New 'Parisian' City Quarter in Bath to Bring 454 Homes to Vacant Site Friday, May 9, 2025 bath housing development urban planning coliving affordable heritage architecture railway The large vacant site left by the closure of the Homebase store in Bath is set to be transformed into a dynamic new city quarter featuring over 450 homes. Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee unanimously … Read More
£4 Coach Tickets from Somerset to London and Heathrow: Book Now Before They’re Gone Thursday, May 8, 2025 flixbus somerset coach travel london heathrow bath chippenham transport tickets FlixBus is shaking up coach travel with £4 tickets from Somerset to London and Heathrow Airport, but you’ll need to act quickly to grab this deal. Starting May 15, the popular coach company is adding Bath and Chippenham to … Read More
Schoolboy's Face in Historic V-E Day Photo Captures Community Spirit of Celebration Thursday, May 8, 2025 veday bath celebration community wwii history photo family rationing military Eighty years ago today, the streets of Bath came alive with jubilant celebrations marking Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, and a single iconic photograph perfectly captures the joy and unity of the moment. The photo features a … Read More
Bath Junior School Celebrated for Inspiring Love of Reading and Outstanding Ofsted Report Wednesday, May 7, 2025 widcombe ofsted education bath reading phonics curriculum behavior leadership pupils Widcombe Junior School in Bath has earned flawless praise from Ofsted, reflecting its exceptional commitment to education and student well-being. Catering to 236 children aged 7 to 11, this school has become a beacon of … Read More
Bath’s £10 Million New Recycling Centre Sparks Controversy Over Reduced Services Wednesday, May 7, 2025 bath recycling wastemanagement environment council locksbrook midlandroad housing campaigners sustainability Bath and North East Somerset Council is facing criticism over plans to spend more than £10 million to build a new household waste recycling centre on Locksbrook Road, Bath. This new facility is intended to replace the … Read More
I Live in Overcrowded Bath but Love Tourists — And So Should You Wednesday, May 7, 2025 tourism bath travel local economy housing airbnb heritage community visitors Tourists—those adventurous souls who leave their hometowns to explore the world, satisfy their curiosity, broaden their horizons, and immerse themselves in new experiences—are often met with mixed feelings. For many locals, … Read More