Public Consultation Launched on Sites for 27,000 New Homes in Bath and North East Somerset Friday, October 3, 2025 housing consultation development planning infrastructure bath keynsham somerset localplan sustainability Bath and North East Somerset Council has initiated a public consultation to gather feedback on potential sites for over 27,000 new homes required by government targets to be built across the area by 2043. This is part of the … Read More
Unique “Mansion House” Style Homes Planned for Bath Press Site Redevelopment Friday, October 3, 2025 bath bathpress development architecture housing heritage planning lowerbristolroad community urbandesign The historic Bath Press site on Lower Bristol Road is set to host a striking new development featuring modern “mansion house” style blocks of flats. Developer City & Country, who commenced construction on the eastern half … Read More
‘Number One’ Somerset Pub, The Bay Tree, to Close After 27 Years Friday, October 3, 2025 somerset castlecary pub closure baytree hospitality financialcrisis community retirement realestate The Bay Tree, a cherished Grade-II listed pub in Castle Cary, Somerset, will serve its final pint on Sunday, October 5. After more than 27 years under the stewardship of licensees Rennie and their team, the pub is closing … Read More
Wells Cathedral’s Grand Organ to Undergo Major Restoration Friday, October 3, 2025 organ restoration wellscathedral music heritage fundraising harrisonharrison pipes refurbishment cathedral Wells Cathedral is set to begin a significant restoration of its historic Grand Organ in January, following a rise in mechanical faults that pose a risk of serious failure. The extensive refurbishment will see all 5,000 pipes … Read More
Shops Get a Fresh New Look Thanks to High Street Revamp Friday, October 3, 2025 revitalisation highstreet bath community business shopfront investment twerton improvements local Two Bath shops have recently received stylish new façades as part of a broader high street revitalisation effort led by Bath & North East Somerset Council. This initiative aims to breathe fresh life into local … Read More
Live Update: Search Underway for Missing Man Last Seen on Video Call Thursday, October 2, 2025 missingperson search police video urgent community investigation safety alert contact Authorities are actively searching for a man who was last seen during a video call. Officials urge anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the police as soon as possible. The community’s assistance is …