30mph limit is approved for route linking Hicks Gate and Keynsham

• The council has said that reducing the speed limit to 30mph on Durley Hill will improve safety.

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SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath section · Local news · yesterday Cameron Redpath on Bath's semi-final defeat, Friday nights at The Rec and Scotland hopes • “We needed to be better in every aspect of our game, but we’re in a good spot now” - Cameron Redpath on welcoming Exeter back to the Rec on Friday Night

Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday ‘No confidence’ motion in Wessex Water is thrown out before voting • Green councillors had tabled a motion to declare there was “no confidence” in the water company.

Midsomer Norton Town Council news RSS feed · Community services · yesterday What’s On Somer Valley • Youth Activities Across the Somer Valley Looking for something to do after school or in the evenings? • Youth Connect South West runs a wide range of free youth clubs, games

Avon and Somerset Police — News · Police · yesterday CCTV appeal following spate of burglaries and thefts • A number of thefts from motor vehicles and burglaries are reported to have happened in the Keynsham area overnight on Saturday 26 September.

Bath & North East Somerset Council — Newsroom · Council · 7 days ago e-connect 24 September • e-connect 24 September jonathancarter Thu, 09/24/2026 - 17:45 Date published: 2026-09-24 e-connect 24 September 2026 Read the latest news Find support Pictured are 2025/2026 winners with Councillor Kevin Guy and former Council Chair, Councillor Liz Hardman. • Nominate your community heroes, discover great art and check out sustainable weddings One of the things I value most about Bath and North East Somerset is the strength of our communities.

Somerset Live · Local news · yesterday Bath could temporarily drop UNESCO World Heritage Site status • Bath could temporarily give up being a UNESCO world heritage site in order to build new suburbs. • World-famous for its Roman baths and Georgian architecture, Bath is the only entire city in the UK to be designated as a world heritage site. • Now Liberal Democrat-run Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering temporarily giving up the status in order to change the wording.

Somerset Live · Local news · yesterday Police sting exposes Saltford man's explicit messages to 'boy' • During sentencing, the magistrate called it a "sad case"

SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath section · Local news · yesterday Five wins in a row for Bath City as Romans recover against Malvern Town • Substitutes Matt Bowman and Enzio Boldewijn scored their second goals in two games as Bath won 2-1

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 8 priority public listings from 8 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

8 OctB&NES Landlord Forums

2–3 Oct · American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, BathAmerica 250 at American Museum & Gardens

2 Oct · Green Park BrasserieBrunch & Bottomless Brunch at Green Park Brasserie

2 Oct · The Venue, Whitemead Forest Park, Parkend, Lydney, GloucestershireFreddie Mercury Tribute Night

2 Oct · Trinity Brewery Inn, James Street West, BathFriday Night Live Music in Bath

2 Oct · Bath Ale House (upstairs), BathKrowd Keepers: Magic Theatre

2 Oct · The Mission Theatre, 32 Corn Street, BathMarissa Meyer In Conversation with Tamara Moss at The Mission Theatre, Bath

13 Oct at 09:00 · The Apex City of BathBath Business Conference 2026

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