Padel Courts Proposed on Bath Outskirts Garner Community Support Tuesday, March 31, 2026 padel bathampton bath sports community planning noise recreation facilities development sport Plans to establish Bath’s first padel courts in the nearby village of Bathampton have been met with enthusiasm from many residents, signaling growing support for the sport in the area. Bath currently lacks any padel courts, … Read More
Padel Courts Proposed for Bathampton Gain Community Support Amid Noise Concerns Tuesday, March 31, 2026 padel bathampton sports community planning noise development recreation facilities local sport Bath remains without any padel courts after Bath and North East Somerset Council rejected previous proposals due to noise concerns likened to “gunfire-like” sounds from racquet impacts. Notably, the council itself backed one … Read More
No Shops in Taunton’s Orchard Grove Estate Until 1,000 Homes Completed Friday, March 27, 2026 orchardgrove taunton housing development community planning somerset facilities infrastructure developers Residents of the Orchard Grove housing development in Taunton will have to wait until around 1,000 homes are built and occupied before local shops and community facilities become available. Orchard Grove, situated between … Read More
Somerset Hospital Maternity Unit Deemed ‘Not Fit for Purpose’ Amid Mould Concerns Tuesday, March 17, 2026 somerset maternity hospital musgrove trust nhs mould safety healthcare facilities Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has issued an apology after it emerged that a newborn baby was placed in a maternity ward at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, where mould was present on the ceiling and walls. The Trust confirmed … Read More
Yeovil College Unveils State-of-the-Art Construction Centre in £60 Million Revamp Friday, February 27, 2026 yeovil college construction education training facilities students industry vocational transformation Yeovil College has officially opened its new cutting-edge Construction Centre, a key highlight of an ambitious £60 million transformation project aimed at enhancing the learning environment and resources for its students. The … Read More
Bath's Public Toilets Ranked Second Dirtiest in Britain Despite Entry Fees Friday, November 14, 2025 publictoilets hygiene bath cleanliness facilities waste accessibility reviews fees publichealth Bath has been ranked as having the second dirtiest public toilets in Britain, according to recent research conducted by Business Waste. The World Heritage City received a hygiene score of just 2.1 out of 100, despite 11 out … Read More