Tag Archives: Bath

Bristol has been recognised as one of Lonely Planet’s top destinations to visit in 2026, largely due to its vibrant street art culture. The travel guide giant has unveiled its global Best In Travel list for the upcoming year, with Bristol being the sole UK city to feature. “Bristol’s street …

A Somerset Budgens store can serve alcohol to its customers 24 hours a day, despite nearby residents fearing it will bring noise, crime and “rowdy behaviour” to the area. The Wells branch of Budgens is located within the Esso petrol station on the B3139 Bath Road, in a residential neighbourhood …

If you go shopping on a semi-regular basis, you’ve probably seen at least a few signs proclaiming “CASH IS KING”. The argument for pledging fealty usually goes like this: cash allows independent businesses to keep more of the money they make, prevents your money from being closely tracked, and makes …

If you’ve ever considered the transformative power of hearing someone else read the day’s news, imagine it amplified for those who can no longer read it themselves. That’s the heart of the Keynsham & District Talking Newspaper (KTN), a volunteer-run service breathing life into local news and stories for the …

A permanent home for a statue by Weston-super-Mare students inspired by the Knife Angel, knocking through a wall in Bath’s iconic Royal Crescent, and putting solar panels on a major leisure centre are among the schemes people are trying to get planning permission for in Bath and North East Somerset …

A second attempt to turn a distinctive building into a shared house, turning garages into charity offices, and installing solar panels on a village hall are among the schemes people are trying to get planning permission for in Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset. Every week, the two …

Bath is in the running for a prestigious national award for being the best small city in the UK, Europe and beyond thanks to its ambitious regeneration and place improvement projects. The city has been selected as one of three national finalists in the Great Town or Small City category …

The quaint village of Saltford, nestled between the bustling cities of Bristol and Bath, is more than just a passing point along the A4 Bath Road. Despite its location on a key route, it boasts a tight-knit community where “everyone knows each other and feels like they belong”. Once perceived …

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This year has been a tough one for businesses, with at least three longstanding traders closing shops in Bath. It’s been no surprise with energy bills soaring – for example, they were expected to increase tenfold for Bath Aqua Glass. Thankfully, they’re still trading, despite the hostile economic climate of …