Memorial to Children Killed in Bath Blitz Damaged in Mindless Vandalism Thursday, August 21, 2025 bathblitz vandalism memorial children worldwarii bath antisocialbehaviour investigation police tribute A memorial honoring the children who lost their lives during the Bath Blitz of World War II has been vandalized in what authorities describe as a “mindless” act. The damage was discovered on Tuesday, August 19, in the … Read More
Somerset Rent Crisis: Bath and North East Somerset Among UK's Least Affordable Areas Thursday, August 21, 2025 rent affordability somerset bath housing rentalmarket england crisis genrent wages Bath and North East Somerset has emerged as one of the least affordable places to rent in England outside of London. Last year, the average private rent in the area accounted for 42.7% of the median household income, making … Read More
Young Man Found Dead Among Rocks at Cornish Beach Following Disappearance Wednesday, August 20, 2025 cornwall bath missingperson inquest clifffall mentalhealth nature seaswimming obsessivecompulsive autism The body of Maximilian Thomas Brooks, a 23-year-old originally from Bath and known for his love of nature, bird watching, and family walks, was found among the rocks at Trevaunance Cove, a popular beach in Cornwall. Max’s … Read More
Why an Iconic Bath Location Has Been Covered in Scaffolding for Months Wednesday, August 20, 2025 bath guildhall corridor canopy scaffolding restoration architecture safety historic repairs If you’ve recently walked along Bath High Street, you might have noticed an iconic feature hidden behind scaffolding. The elegant glass canopy marking the entrance to the historic Corridor arcade, located opposite the … Read More
Lily Allen mesmerizes in intense revival of Hedda Gabler at Ustinov Studio Tuesday, August 19, 2025 hedda theatre drama lilyallen ustinov bath brendancoyle ibsen tragedy performance The Ustinov Studio in Bath plays host to a gripping, emotionally charged revival of Henrik Ibsen’s classic, Hedda Gabler. This production, reimagined by Matthew Dunster, delivers an extraordinary theatrical experience that … Read More
Bath Guildhall Granted Permission to Continue Flying Progress Pride Flag Tuesday, August 19, 2025 bath guildhall pride progressflag lgbtq+ inclusivity planning equality council community Bath’s Guildhall has been officially permitted to continue flying the “progress” pride flag, following a positive ruling from council planners. Bath and North East Somerset Council applied for retrospective planning … Read More