Do you want to join the largest meeting of business minds in the city? Then you'll be interested to hear that Bath BID has announced the fourth edition of the Bath Business Conference: A Successful City, which will take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025, in the Apex City of Bath Hotel.  The Bath Business Conference is the largest meeting of business minds in the city and aimed at local professionals looking to connect, grow, and be inspired.

[Picture taken during a recent visit to Julian House in Manvers Street. Wera Hobhouse MP (L) with (from left) Julian House: Service Manager Sarah Barnes, Team Leader Rory Cozzolino, and CEO Helen Bedser. The Government may have made a £9.1 million announcement for winter homelessness support in the South West, but Bath's MP Wera Hobhouse has called on ministers to do much more to deliver real, long-term solutions to end homelessness - not just delivering short-term fixes.

It makes uncomfortable reading to hear that Bath is ranked as the fifth most congested area in the UK. However, anyone walking the London Road on a daily basis will know our traffic tap is often tu…

It makes uncomfortable reading to hear that Bath is ranked as the fifth most congested area in the UK. However, anyone walking the London Road on a daily basis will know our traffic tap is often turned on full! Today sees the launch of a consultation focusing on a transformative 10-year ambitious plan to address the problems facing Bath’s transport network.

The moon, caught in pink candyfloss.

The moon, caught in pink candyfloss.

Take note.

Take note.

I witness daily the continual degradation of Westgate Street, where large vehicles have to mount what is left of the kerb to get by other lorries going about their business of collecting refuse or …

Jacky Wilkinson has picked up on my autumnal Pic of the Day today. She writes: 'As the days draw in and get greyer, it’s nice to see the vibrant colours on display at the Bath Artists Studios in Larkhall. The artist, Howard Jeffs, has captured the dying days of sunflowers in France. He will give a free talk about his printing techniques on Saturday, 18 October at 11 am.

Karen Harrowing writes: “I saw this mangled mess this morning – feel very sorry for bike & car owners waking up to this today  Not sure what happened here & didn’t witness …

Karen Harrowing writes: "I saw this mangled mess this morning - feel very sorry for bike & car owners waking up to this today Not sure what happened here & didn’t witness it, but this is the second mangled bike ‘shed’ I’ve seen in the same number of weeks. The first being the one by M&S. The bike 'shed' near M & S Is there something missing from the design, do you think, such as reflectors? Or does someone have a grievance, l wonder?

[ What now for number 4, the Circus?] Just recently, l covered the story regarding Ralph Allen's historic Grade 1 listed Town House and the fact that B&NES was disposing of it on a long lease. Raply Allen's Town House as viewed from the rear of Toppings Book Store. The council argues that 'the property is surplus to B&NES Corporate Estate and Service Departments.’

If the weather is described as mizzly, it means it's raining with very small drops. I don't know why, but it also seems to describe my feelings this morning after cycling into town along my usual canal towpath route. I am one of those cyclists who actually has a bell on my bike and use it frequently - especially on the windy pathway up to the K & A.

Picked up in the garden. Nature's autumn palette.

[Chris collecting his plaque stand from IronArt] If you’ve been following the story of Chris Kilminster and his desire to have a city-centre memorial plaque which informs citizens, and our th…

If you've been following the story of Chris Kilminster and his desire to have a city-centre memorial plaque which informs citizens, and our thousands of annual visitors, of Bath's darker war days of death and destruction. You will know he was hoping it would go in Orange Grove, but there seems to have been some confusion in the planning department about whether such an installation was allowed or not.

First Christmas tree spotted!

First Christmas tree spotted!

Bath's Royal Literary and Scientific Institution isn't only there for the grown-ups, you know. There's plenty on offer this half-term and beyond to cultivate young minds and have fun in the process. Diarie's at the ready? Ready to have fun? Then join BRLSI this October half term for free drop-in activities for kids! Activities include: Magnetism: Beyond beastly magnetic activity & magnetic spiders. Play with invisible forces and build magnetic monsters. Design/engineering: Dinosaur skeleton split pin models. Ready to be afraid? Make your own moving dinosaur! Creativity: Capturing ghosts. Want to be a ghostbuster?

An autumn garland. Taken by Elizabeth in Miles Buildings at the rear of the Circus.

The rail industry is supporting serving military personnel and veterans by providing free rail travel during this year’s Remembrance commemorations. Serving military personnel and veterans attendin…

The rail industry is supporting serving military personnel and veterans by providing free rail travel during this year’s Remembrance commemorations. Serving military personnel and veterans attending Services of Remembrance across Great Britain on Sunday 9 November will be able to travel by train for free. This includes travel to any London Terminal station on either Saturday 8 or Sunday 9 November, with return travel permitted on Sunday 9 November only.

This autumn and winter, The Roman Baths and Pump Room Restaurant invite visitors to experience the site as never before—with a vibrant programme of evening events that blend ancient history, Victor…

This autumn and winter, The Roman Baths and Pump Room Restaurant invite visitors to experience the site as never before—with a vibrant programme of evening events that blend ancient history, Victorian drama, and modern celebration. From a mythical council meeting beside the steaming waters to a glamorous New Year’s Eve Ball, the 2,000-year-old landmark will be transformed into a stage for storytelling, mystery, and music.