Air ambulance charity sees 30% rise in call-outs for first half of the year
The charity’s Critical Care Team responded to 981 patients in urgent need up to 30th June. Bath Echo …
Community
Back to the drawing board for regional plan to tackle climate emergency
An action plan that the Combined Authority has spent two years working on is being ripped up. Bath Echo …
Delays to bin collections across B&NES blamed on national driver shortage
The ongoing driver shortage has been compounded by continued heavy volumes of waste and recycling. Bath Echo …
Decision set to be made on whether to run Bath Christmas Market for 2021
It has been recommended the event goes ahead from 25th November to 12th December. Bath Echo …
Bath Festivals launches latest competition for unsigned bands and artists
To make up for a year without festivals, this year Bath Introduces will pick two winners. Bath Echo …
£400,000 of additional funding to help local people in financial hardship
The additional funding comes following a change in welfare policy introduced by B&NES Council. Bath Echo …
Council to provide school meal vouchers for upcoming half-term holiday
From Friday, eligible families who received vouchers during the Easter holidays will receive an email. Bath Echo …
Residents being urged to connect with nature in bid to improve mental health
Research has shown that one in four people will experience mental health issues each year. Bath Echo …
New city centre COVID-19 rapid testing site opens to replace Apex Hotel
There are more than 40 sites across Bath and North East Somerset where people can collect a test kit. Bath Echo …
Future of city centre leisure centre “at risk” if Bath Rugby loses appeal
The 1922 covenants protect the site from development on the land which may cause a nuisance. Bath Echo …