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September 28, 2026

The Somerset village at the frontline of Britain's war on loneliness

Good Morning Bath — Monday, 28 September 2026

Peasedown is a little cut off. But that doesn't mean residents have to feel that way
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Lead Story
The Somerset village at the frontline of Britain's war on loneliness

The Somerset village at the frontline of Britain's war on loneliness

• Peasedown is a little cut off.
• But that doesn't mean residents have to feel that way

Almanac · Daily readings

Today in Bath and North East Somerset

Conditions in your area this morning.

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10°C
Overcast · High 19° · Low 10°
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Local news · 7 stories

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Midsomer Norton nursery nurtures children's 'curiosity, confidence and readiness' in glowing Ofsted report
Somerset Live · Local news · today

Midsomer Norton nursery nurtures children's 'curiosity, confidence and readiness' in glowing Ofsted report

• Nursery staff said they were 'delighted' by the report

Behind the scenes at Wessex Water: Poo, sludge and the reality of the sewage scandal
SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath section · Local news · yesterday

Behind the scenes at Wessex Water: Poo, sludge and the reality of the sewage scandal

• "Here we were, listening intently to a former teacher-turned sewage educator, gleefully explaining what kind of microbes are best to break down your poo"

Bath City, Taunton and Frome all progress in FA Trophy
SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath section · Local news · yesterday

Bath City, Taunton and Frome all progress in FA Trophy

• With impressive wins in their third qualifying round ties on Saturday

Saltford Sports Club seeks premises licence for alcohol and music
SomersetLive — Somerset News · Local news · 3 days ago

Saltford Sports Club seeks premises licence for alcohol and music

• The bid is for a licence for alcohol, music and late-night refreshments

Man jailed for drug offences after officers stop his car on M5
Avon and Somerset Police Bath RSS feed · Health and safety · 3 days ago

Man jailed for drug offences after officers stop his car on M5

• Jamie Woods, 30, was stopped at Junction 14 on the M5 by officers in June.

Wiltshire and Bath air ambulance charity seeks volunteers as hours rise
Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · 3 days ago

Wiltshire and Bath air ambulance charity seeks volunteers as hours rise

• Between 1st January and 8th September 2026, volunteers contributed more than 3,200 hours to the charity.

Bath Building Society urges youngsters to review their saving potential
Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · 4 days ago

Bath Building Society urges youngsters to review their saving potential

• The research found that 36% of younger savers never check the interest rate they are receiving.

Local utility · Practical note

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What's on: next 14 days

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8 OctB&NES Landlord Forums29–30 Sep · American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, BathAmerica 250 at American Museum & Gardens30 Sep · Meet at Bath Abbey Churchyard, BathBath History & Scandals Tour30 Sep · Nook & Huddle, 44 High Street, MalmesburyFinancial Advice Drop in Clinic with Olivia28 Sep · Waterstones, 4-5 Milsom Street, BathIn Conversation with Victoria Aveyard - 'Tempest' - Bath30 Sep · Green Park Brasserie, 6, Green Park Station, Bath, EnglandLive Music in Bath29 Sep · The Roman BathsT'ai Chi on the Terrace
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Local Almanac · This day

Did you know? · Bath

In 1998 Bath Rugby became the first English club to win the European Cup, part of a haul that makes it one of England's most successful sides.

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