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Unexpected snow fall makes annual Sleep-Out a Big challenge in Bath

By Guest author

7th Mar 2024 | Local News

The snow in Bath, image Rachel Avent, event organiser for Julian House

Those sleeping out for Julian House said "This year really did make us more aware than ever of how fortunate we are that we have homes to return to.”.

B&NES Council Tax change to encourage owners to bring empty properties back into use

By Susie Watkins

7th Mar 2024 | Local News

The council hopes the move will encourage more owners to bring properties into use, file photo Midsomer Norton Nub News

The length of time a property can be empty before the owners are charged a council tax premium of 100% will be reduced from two years to one from 1 April.

Midsomer Norton latest crime figures show rise for January with violent and sexual offences accounting for nearly half of reports

By Susie Watkins

7th Mar 2024 | Local News

Up but still below last year's record. Midsomer Norton High Street, image Nub News

Monthly crime figures for Midsomer Norton, an increase in over numbers but still lower than the peak in November 2023.

Master chefs in the making - these youngsters competed at Writhlington School for a place at the top table

By Susie Watkins

6th Mar 2024 | Local News

The winners, 1st - Ciya from St Marks, 2nd - Carmen from St Dunstans, 3rd - Olly from Beechen Cliff, image Writhington School

Inspiring and delightful chefs of the future compete at Writhlington School in a cooking competition after a masterclass from the chef at the Pony and Trap.

Ecological vandalism occurring, at Frys Bottom Wood Clutton - claim campaigners

By Steven Brimble

6th Mar 2024 | Opinion

Pond area before large scale dumping and biking, image supplied by campaigners

If any local residents have concerns they can attend a Parish Council meeting in Clutton village hall at 7.30pm on Monday 18th March.

WECA and the local politicians. It is time to get along warning, as a best value notice is issued

By John Wimperis - Local Democracy Reporter

6th Mar 2024 | Local News

There is too much division in local politics and it is not good value. Image Nub News

Bath and North East Somerset Council leader Kevin Guy said this effectively gives the Metro Mayor a year to turn this situation around.

Governing is not easy, the latest column from the Midsomer Norton MP Jacob Rees Mogg

By Jacob Rees-Mogg MP

6th Mar 2024 | Local News

Jacob Rees Mogg MP, image Conservative Office

This is a perverse incentive as it penalises those who are doing well, placing unfair burden on NHS providers like HCRG. .

Curo is resubmitting its plans to build 54 homes in Midsomer Norton on the B&NES/Somerset Council border

By John Wimperis - Local Democracy Reporter

5th Mar 2024 | Local News

Artist's impression of planned development of 58 homes at Underhill Farm In Midsomer Norton. CREDIT: Curo Enterprise Ltd.

Shaun Hughes, who represents Midsomer Norton North on Bath and North East Somerset Council, said it was “frustrating” to see the application come back .

Radstock renewal leads drive to care for Wellow Brook

By Owen Houlihan

5th Mar 2024 | Local News

Radstock Water Recycling Centre, image Wessex Water

Wessex Water release: Radstock renewal leads drive to care for Wellow Brook details on the plans .

It you want change you need to vote for it!

By Nathan Hartley

4th Mar 2024 | Readers Letters

There is a growing movement across the UK of local people wanting change in their communities writes Gavin Heathcote.

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