How a Children’s Book Sparked a Lifelong Passion for Exmoor Ponies Sunday, November 23, 2025 exmoor ponies conservation charity moorland murielwace literature heritage volunteering wildlife When Karen Minto first opened the pages of Moorland Mousie, she had no idea it would ignite a passion that would last a lifetime. This classic children’s book, first published in 1929 by Muriel Wace under the pen name Golden … Read More
Discovering the Magic of My Hometown: A Staycation in Bath Saturday, November 22, 2025 bath staycation roseate travel tourism hotel food heritage exploration relaxation I embarked on a unique holiday—not to a distant land, but within my own backyard. Living in Bath, one of the UK’s most treasured UNESCO World Heritage cities, I’m surrounded daily by landmarks that attract visitors worldwide: … Read More
Heal's Furniture Shop Opens in Bath Just Ahead of Christmas Friday, November 21, 2025 furniture bath retail heal's design heritage launch milsomstreet localbusiness craftsmanship A new chapter in Bath’s retail landscape begins this November with the opening of Heal’s furniture store on Milsom Street. Set to launch on Monday, November 24, this marks Heal’s first branch outside London since 2017, a … 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
Demolition of Historic Bath Fire Station Approved Despite Ongoing Grade II Listing Review Wednesday, November 19, 2025 bath firestation demolition heritage conservation architecture fireservice planning restoration mollygerrard Bath and North East Somerset Council has granted approval to demolish the ageing Bath Fire Station and construct a new, state-of-the-art facility in its place. This decision comes despite ongoing government review of whether … Read More
Bath Fire Station Faces Critical Demolition Vote Amid Grade II Listing Review Tuesday, November 18, 2025 bath firestation demolition historicpreservation architecture listing firefighters wellbeing planning heritage Bath’s iconic 1930s art deco fire station is at the center of a heated debate as the government reviews its earlier decision to deny it Grade II listed status. The local council is set to vote tomorrow on whether to approve … Read More