Somerstock Music Festival Emerges as a Leading Event in the County Saturday, September 20, 2025 somerstock music festival somerton recreationground event county entertainment community live The Somerstock Music Festival, held annually at the Recreation Ground in Somerton, has rapidly grown into one of the county’s premier music events. This year’s festival drew record crowds and showcased a diverse lineup of … Read More
Bath Rugby Stadium Sparks Division as Plans Receive Approval Wednesday, September 17, 2025 bath bathrugby recreationground stadium planningpermission heritage unesco rugby community controversy sport The controversial plans for an 18,000-seat stadium at Bath’s Recreation Ground have generated a sharp divide across the city following the council planning committee’s decisive 8-1 vote in favor. Bath Rugby’s … Read More
Bath Rugby's 18,000-Seat Stadium Plan Gains Key Support from Council Wednesday, September 17, 2025 bathrugby stadium recreationground planning bathcouncil rugby urbandevelopment community heritage sportsdevelopment sport Bath and North East Somerset Council has taken a significant step toward the development of a new 18,000-seat stadium for Bath Rugby at the Recreation Ground, located in the heart of Bath. The council’s planning … Read More
Ken Loach Joins Protest Against Plans for Bath Stadium Wednesday, September 10, 2025 bath bathrugby kenloach recreationground stadium planning rugby protest heritage environment sport Acclaimed film director Ken Loach has joined local residents in protesting against Bath Rugby’s controversial proposal to construct a permanent 18,000-seat stadium on the Recreation Ground, a cherished green space in the … Read More
Government Blocks Council Approval for Bath Stadium Plans Pending Specific Authorization Tuesday, September 9, 2025 bath rugby stadium planning government recreationground controversy council development protest sport The UK government has intervened in Bath Rugby’s proposal to construct an 18,000-seat stadium on the Recreation Ground in central Bath, instructing Bath and North East Somerset Council not to grant planning permission … Read More
Government Blocks Bath Rugby Stadium Plan Pending Special Approval Tuesday, September 9, 2025 bath government stadium planning recreationground bathrugby protest development localcouncil urbangreenspace sport The UK government has directed Bath and North East Somerset Council not to grant planning permission for Bath Rugby’s proposed 18,000-seat stadium on the Recreation Ground, located in the centre of Bath, without specific … Read More