Batheaston's Brutalist Church to Be Preserved Through New Development Friday, June 5, 2026 batheaston brutalism architecture church preservation heritage construction community development childcare The Church of the Good Shepherd, a distinctive brutalist landmark in Batheaston, is on track to be preserved after a local construction firm stepped in to save it from demolition. Built in 1967 on the outskirts of Bath, the … Read More
Graffiti Defaces Closed Bath Shop Following Dispute with Council Friday, June 5, 2026 graffiti bath shopclosure council vandalism independentbusiness retail conflict community economy The front of the recently closed Chapter 22 shop in Bath has been vandalized with graffiti containing offensive language, including the phrase “F*** Bath” and derogatory remarks targeting the local council. Chapter 22, a … Read More
Five Somerset Leisure Sites Secured by £215k Council Rescue Deal Friday, June 5, 2026 somerset leisure freedomleisure fusionlifestyle community sports council fitness recreation facilities sport Five key leisure facilities across Somerset have been saved from permanent closure thanks to a £215,000 rescue deal brokered by Somerset Council. The decision comes after Fusion Lifestyle, the previous operator managing … Read More
Meet Alfie Quayson: Two Decades of Dedication to Bath’s Homeless Community Thursday, June 4, 2026 homelessness bath julianhouse homelessnesscrisis roughsleeping shelter socialcare community daycentre supportservices For twenty years, Alfie Quayson has been a steadfast presence in Bath’s fight against homelessness. Beginning his journey in 2006 as a night concierge at Julian House, Alfie has witnessed profound changes in the challenges … Read More
Inside the Lost Bath Nightclub That Police Want You to Remember Thursday, June 4, 2026 bath nightclub tragedy police remembrance nightlife safety community incident awareness Bath’s vibrant nightlife once featured a popular nightclub that has since faded into obscurity, yet it remains a poignant chapter in the city’s history—one that local police urge the community to remember. What began as a … Read More
Plan to axe free Saturday parking in Keynsham is cancelled Wednesday, June 3, 2026 parking keynsham council charges consultation vehicles permits transport community proposal Bath and North East Somerset Council has decided to abandon its plan to introduce Saturday parking charges at the Bath Hill East Car Park in Keynsham. Originally, the council aimed to end free Saturday parking, but following … Read More