'Water torture' padel courts scrapped as Bath sports centre refurbishment approved Thursday, January 29, 2026 padel bath sports planning refurbishment council noise grounds university accommodation sport Plans to upgrade Bath’s Odd Down Sports Ground have been approved, but the controversial proposal to build the city’s first padel courts has been dropped once again. Bath and North East Somerset Council confirmed planning … Read More
New Student Housing Proposal Sparks Debate Over Growing ‘Stealth Campus’ in Bath Friday, January 23, 2026 studenthousing bath grosvenorhouse development planning accommodation community officeconversion regeneration localgovernment A new development proposal for 103 student flats in Bath has reignited concerns about the increasing concentration of student accommodation in the area, described by one local councillor as a “student campus by stealth.” … Read More
Somerset Council Warns Eight Years Needed to Meet Demand for One-Bed Homes Saturday, January 10, 2026 somerset housing homefinder onebedroom demand homelessness council register accommodation shortage A recent report by Somerset Council has revealed that it will take eight years to house all those currently waiting for a one-bedroom home in the county. The Homefinder housing register, which allows residents to bid on … Read More
Council Reveals Eight-Year Wait to Meet Demand for One-Bed Homes in Somerset Saturday, January 10, 2026 somerset housing homefinder onebedroom homelessness council housingdemand socialhousing accommodation landlords Somerset faces a significant housing challenge, with new data revealing it would take eight years to accommodate all households currently seeking one-bedroom homes. According to a recent council report, over 12,500 households … Read More
Live: Major Fire in Frome Forces Evacuation as Flaming Roof Collapses Thursday, December 4, 2025 frome fire evacuation emergency roof collapse flats residents accommodation firefighters A significant fire broke out in Frome, leading to the evacuation of several flats as the building’s roof collapsed amid blazing flames. Emergency services responded swiftly to the blaze, prioritizing the safety of residents … Read More
Homeless Teen Crisis Escalates as Dorset Nightstop Seeks Urgent Volunteer Support Sunday, November 2, 2025 homelessness youth charity volunteers accommodation dorset crisis support nightstop housing A Dorset charity dedicated to supporting homeless young people has issued an urgent appeal for winter volunteers following its busiest year ever. Action for Children’s Dorset Nightstop service, which offers emergency … Read More