Bath Labour hopeful Ollie Middleton has pledged to fight for cheaper bus fares in the city.
The General Election candidate selected at the age of 18 has addressed a meeting of the Bath Federation of Residents' Associations, telling members that he had faith that politics could make a difference.
He was speaking as bus giant First looks at responses to a public consultation on its fares and ticket regime in Bath and Somerset.
Mr Middleton said: "I would like to see the cost of buses vastly reduced and the quality of service increased, because in many cases it is cheaper for a family to use a taxi than the bus service.
"I will push for an overall reduction in fares and, in particular, cheaper travel for children and young adults."
He said he wanted to tackle congestion and pollution in the city but said this could not be done without an "affordable and efficient public transport system".
Mr Middleton said he was a "passionate supporter" of local traders, adding: "In Bath we are lucky enough to have a city full of small and independent businesses."
Children at a Bath school had a springtime spring in their step this week.
Foundation and Key Stage One youngsters from the Southdown Federation – made up of its infant and junior schools – staged a rabbit-themed bounce.
They took to a bouncy castle either dressed as Easter bunnies or clutching a soft toy rabbit in a sponsored bouncathon.
The pre-Easter event raised more than £1,000 in sponsorship money from parents and friends.
In total, they stayed on the bouncy castle for six hours on Tuesday.
Money raised will go towards trips and treats for the children at the school in Mount Road, Southdown.
More than 40 youngsters at a Bath nursery took part in a charity walk designed to mark the 45th anniversary of the classic children's book The Hungry Caterpillar.
Staff and children at the Mulberry Kidz nursery and pre-school, in Bathampton, organised the hour-long Giant Wiggle along the canal towpath and have so far raised around £300 for Action for Children.
Nursery nurse Ruth Murphy-Hennessey said they had decided to show their support because it was for such a good cause.
She said: "We thought it was a cause close to all of our hearts, because of course none of us would ever want to see children neglected or mistreated."
To donate money to the charity, contact the nursery on 01225 339843.
Children from Oldfield Park Infant School have created a snapshot of life in modern day Bath to be buried in a time capsule that will stay hidden for 100 years.
The pupils completed the project with Bath Western Riverside developer Crest Nicholson and have spent the past few months collecting items to include in the capsule.
They chose toys, photographs and newspaper articles, as well as letters, stories and poems written by the youngsters.
In addition there was a copy of The Bath Chronicle, artwork by Clare Day, Felicity Bowers and Patrick Haines, and messages from the Mayor of Bath, Councillor Malcolm Lees, Bath MP Don Foster, Councillor David Dixon, Paralympian Ben Rushgrove and Chronicle deputy editor Paul Wiltshire.
After seven weeks of intense exercise and healthy eating, Lucy McLeod is feeling more confident about how she looks.
Until recently, Lucy, 33, from Weston, weighed 14 stone. She lacked confidence in her appearance, and decided to enter the Chronicle's Slim to Win competition.
Now after intense work-outs and a strict diet imposed by her Fitness First trainer Sarah Graham, she has lost a stone and is feeling more positive.
Lucy said: "I feel much happier and more confident now. The weight loss shows in my face the most, and friends and family are starting to notice a difference too."
Lucy has found the training sessions hard, but is being pushed to achieve the best she can by Sarah.
She said: "I started to get used to it, but Sarah has added more to push me.
"It is tough, but I keep going as it is really worth it for the results I am seeing."
Lucy's diet has been assessed by Sarah, who has been with Fitness First for two years, first as a fitness consultant and now as a personal trainer.
Lucy has been put on the paleo diet, which is based on eating wholesome, contemporary foods. Processed foods are out, while eggs, nuts and vegetables are in.
Lucy said: "I am slowly getting used to the diet, and am finding that I am not craving things any more.
"I am doing a lot more cooking, making healthy meals from scratch, which I am enjoying."
The other participants are Kevin Wakenshaw-Smith, 35, from Bear Flat, and Rachael Stannard, 49, from Corsham.
They are also being joined by Bath Chronicle leisure editor Emma Dance, who has just become engaged and so has the perfect incentive to get fitter and slimmer.
Slim to Win runs for three months. At the end of that time, the person who has improved the most will win a year's free gym membership at Fitness First.
One of Bath's busiest charities has been showcasing its work.
The Genesis Trust invited Bath and North East Somerset Council chairman Councillor Neil Butters to view two of its nine projects.
He started his visit at the Lunch Box project which operates every Monday and Wednesday afternoon from the basement of St Michael's Church in Broad Street where volunteers provide bacon and egg sandwiches or fry-ups for as little as 50p to peoplee in housing need.
Mr Butters also visited the Lifeline Centre in the vaults of Bath Abbey, which provides a safe café-style environment for rough sleepers who can drop in during the day to socialise, make a coffee and receive advice.
The trust helps around 640 people every month. Its other projects include three other food projects – the Soup Run, Sunday Centre and Bath Foodbank – as well as the Furniture Project and Bath Street Pastors.
For details about the trust, visit www.genesistrust.org.uk where you can find out about how to volunteer. The charity is looking for volunteers to join its community events fundraising team and is aiming to raise £30,000 by the end of April to support their work.
Nearly 50 Brownies from across the Bath area have spent the night at the city's Roman Baths.
The girls from Freshford, Odd Down and Combe Down walked the cobbles around the baths by starlight, and made notes in home-made journals put together earlier in the evening.
Ellen Wheeler, a seconder at 47th Bath, said: "We made our own books, noting our experiences of the night, collecting friends' signatures and sticking in results from experiments."
The three packs then went into the Roman Baths Museum's amphitheatre where they took part in an indoor campfire. After sleeping on the ticket hall floor, they dressed up as Romans and found out more about discoveries made in excavations at the attraction.
The Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Bath has appointed a new chairman.
Luke March will take up the role on Tuesday, April 1, bringing more than 25 years of experience at board level from both the public and private sectors.
Previously he was chairman of Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, and group compliance director at Royal Mail.
Mr March said: "This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that is passionate about its patients and the high quality care that they provide.
"We are all aware that the organisation faces challenging times ahead as it seeks to outline its future direction.
"I look forward to being a part of that journey and maintaining the continuity of the trust's high quality services."
Mr March takes over from Eugene Sullivan, who decided not to renew his contract for personal reasons.
The hospital, popularly known as the Min, has faced a financial battle and will be merged with the Royal United Hospital NHS Trust.
