Body Found Floating in River Avon Near Bath's Historic Bridge Sunday, March 8, 2026 riveravon bath bodyrecovery policeinvestigation firefighters clevelandbridge pulteneybridge avonfirerescue unexplaineddeath emergencyservices A police investigation is underway following the discovery of a body in the River Avon this evening, Sunday, March 8. Emergency services were alerted to the scene near Kensington Meadows and the Grade II listed Cleveland … Read More
Firefighters Praise Approval of New Bath Fire Station Amid Heritage Debate Friday, November 21, 2025 bath firestation heritage firefighters architecture sustainability construction safety mollygerrard avonfirerescue Bath’s firefighters expressed their gratitude following the unanimous approval by Bath and North East Somerset Council to build a new fire station, replacing the current one dating back to the 1930s. The decision, made on … Read More
Bath’s Iconic 1930s Fire Station Faces Demolition After Listing Rejection Monday, October 6, 2025 bath firestation architecture artdeco historicpreservation demolition avonfirerescue mollygerrard twentiethcenturysociety heritage The distinctive Art Deco fire station adjacent to Cleveland Bridge in Bath, described as “classically beautiful,” will not receive listed status, the government has decided. This rare 1930s building, designed … Read More
Bath Fire Station to Be Demolished and Rebuilt in Major Modernisation Plan Friday, May 30, 2025 bath firestation avonfirerescue modernisation rebuild community consultation willmottdixon emergencyservices infrastructure Bath’s ageing fire station, a key facility since 1938, is set to be demolished and rebuilt as part of Avon Fire & Rescue Service’s (AF&RS) ambitious modernisation plan. The redevelopment aims to improve operational … Read More