Bath’s Long Battle with Padel Noise Ends as First Courts Get Approval Wednesday, April 22, 2026 bath padel noise sports planning university controversy courts community development sport Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage city celebrated for its Georgian architecture, has had an unlikely feud with the growing sport of padel—a Mexican racquet game invented in 1969. The conflict centered on the noise generated by … Read More
Bath's Long-Standing Battle Against Padel Noise Ends with Courts Approved Wednesday, April 22, 2026 padel bath noise planning university sports courts development community appeal sport Bath, renowned for its Georgian architecture and World Heritage status, has been locked in a surprisingly noisy dispute over the increasingly popular sport of padel—a game invented in Mexico in 1969 combining elements of … Read More
Somerset County Cricket Club's Heartfelt Tribute to Missing Mascot Brian Tuesday, April 21, 2026 somerset cricket mascot brian taunton feline club tribute worldcup community sport Somerset County Cricket Club has issued a heartfelt message about Brian, its beloved ginger tom mascot who has recently gone missing. Though no official announcement was made, fans and staff have noticed Brian’s absence, as … Read More
Bath Rugby Injury Update Ahead of Northampton Saints Clash: Ojomoh, Lawrence, Spencer Status Tuesday, April 21, 2026 bathrugby injuries gallagherpremiership maxojomoh ollielawrence benspencer johannvangraan northamptonsaints championscup rugby sport Bath Rugby is preparing to face Northampton Saints in a pivotal Gallagher Premiership match without key centre players Max Ojomoh and Ollie Lawrence. Both England internationals sustained injuries during Bath’s commanding … Read More
Lando Norris Honoured at Laureus World Sports Awards with Breakthrough of the Year Tuesday, April 21, 2026 landonorris laureus awards formula1 mclaren sportsbreakthrough rorymcilroy carlosalcaraz tennis sportsmanship sport Lando Norris was honoured at the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards held on Monday in Madrid, clinching the coveted Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award. The Somerset-born Formula 1 driver earned this accolade following … Read More
Revised Plans Could Kickstart Construction of 295 Homes and New Stadium in Chard by Early 2027 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 chard housing development taylorwimpey stadium planning somerset construction football community sport Construction on nearly 300 new homes at Chard’s northern edge may commence as early as February 2027, pending approval of revised plans submitted by Taylor Wimpey. The development, originally granted outline planning … Read More