Riverside Footpath in Bath to Close on Rugby Match Days Amid Boat Evictions Tuesday, June 23, 2026 bath footpath rugby riveravon boateviction publicsafety council housing accessibility redevelopment sport The riverside footpath between Bath’s Recreation Ground rugby stadium and the River Avon is set to close temporarily on match days, coinciding with the recent eviction of houseboats from the same stretch of river. Last month, … Read More
Bath Fire Station Demolished Following Rejected Grade II Listing Bid Friday, June 12, 2026 bath firestation demolition architecture heritage modernization 1930s artdeco publicsafety construction Bath’s historic 1930s fire station is being demolished after failing to secure Grade II listed status. By the evening of June 10, half of the building’s distinctive Art Deco façade had already been reduced to rubble. Bath and … Read More
Yeovil Town Centre Fountains Halt Operations During Hot Weather, Council Explains Wednesday, June 10, 2026 yeovil fountains somersetcouncil heatwave regeneration watertreatment publicsafety infrastructure community thetriangle The newly installed fountains in Yeovil town centre’s amphitheatre at The Triangle have recently been unable to operate during very hot days, Somerset Council has confirmed. This revelation comes after the fountains remained … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Summer Fest Promises a Strong Comeback Despite Challenges Tuesday, June 9, 2026 weston-super-mare summerfest festival music eventmanagement publicsafety weather community entertainment improvement Weston-super-Mare’s inaugural Summer Fest at the Beach recently faced a rocky debut due to adverse weather conditions and communication issues, but organisers are determined to return stronger than ever. The two-day event, … Read More
Dog Walker’s Quick Thinking Prevents Injury as Massive Tree Branch Falls Friday, May 29, 2026 dogwalking safety treefall bath locksbrookcemetery headphones emergency publicsafety weather localgovernment Shocking CCTV footage has captured a dramatic moment in Bath when a dog walker narrowly escaped injury after a massive tree branch broke off and fell. Yuan Zhang was walking her cockapoo in Locksbrook Cemetery, Lower Weston, … Read More
City Centre Roadworks in Bath to Finish Ahead of Christmas Market Thursday, May 28, 2026 bath roadworks manversstreet bridgestreet cyclelanes infrastructure reconstruction publicsafety transport council Significant roadworks launched this week in Bath’s city centre are scheduled to be completed before the start of the Bath Christmas Market in November. These works, affecting Manvers Street and Bridge Street, are part of a … Read More