News in Radstock

A new block of student accommodation in Bath has been allowed on appeal after a government official identified a "substantial shortfall".

Planning inspector John Woolcock overruled Bath and North East Somerset Council's decision to reject Summix LRB Developments' proposals for the Plumb Center in Locksbrook Road.

The Importance of a Miners' Safety Lamp ( Part 1)

Firstly, I hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas and a happy new year under our current circumstances. Hopefully, 2021 we will have a brighter year this time round. Speaking of brightness, in this article, we shall be exploring the importance of light in the local coal mines and looking through the developments of mining lamps. So, without further ado, please enjoy this latest discovery!

Plans have been submitted to bring 5G technology to Radstock.

The application from mobile network EE is the first since its bid to upgrade a mast in Bath was rejected.

A new three-storey show home designed for city living has just been launched at the popular Mulberry Park development in Bath. The Bathwick show home is one of 12 townhouses which will look over the development's highly anticipated park, due to be fully open in 2023.

Homebuyers now have the opportunity to experience for themselves city living at Mulberry Park, by visiting the brand new Bathwick show home which is available to see by appointment only 10am – 5:30pm/7 days a week.

A local human rights campaigner, who has spent the last 20 years championing equality and raising awareness of the Holocaust, has been announced as the new patron of the Bath & North East Somerset Faith Foundation.

Sarah Bevan, who is also a veteran local councillor having served on the Council since 2003, has been a strong authoritative voice on Jewish rights and support for minority groups.

We can't wait to continue to spread the good word of our community and report on the stories that matter to you.

In the short time we have been in operation we're proud to have told hundreds of stories from around our wonderful area.

We struggle on ….

Let me start by wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. I hope that the holiday, such as it was, proved relaxing and reviving and that this month will see an upturn in our fortunes.

Local law firm Thatcher + Hallam, based at Island House in Midsomer Norton, continued their tradition of delivering food to a local animal charity this Christmas. The team collects food donations for several weeks in the lead up to Christmas and this year the collection was donated to their Charity of the Year, Dogs Friends.

Organiser Julia Williams works in the Private Client team at the firm and said, "It's safe to say we are a team of animal lovers here and so every Christmas we like to try and do what we can to support a local animal charity. This is the fifth year we have done this and it's enormously rewarding to be able to deliver a car boot full of food and treats, especially so this year when charities have faced a really challenging year for fundraising."

Peasedown St John's Community Library has launched a recruitment campaign to sign-up more volunteers.

The library, which recently re-opened following an extended closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, is part of B&NES Council's network of community services.

A tree for every chimney they sweep - that's the pledge from the local sweeping company.

In their New Year's resolution this local company will be making a positive change and making a real commitment with their tree pledge.