Opinion is sharply divided over Widcombe solar scheme plans
Radstock man, 77, charged with historic sex offences including rapes
Upcoming road closure planned for final phase of Weston gas works
Du Toit back in starting XV as Bath face big battle with Edinburgh
Derby victory gets Durbin’s reign at Larkhall off to a flier
One week to go until Team Bath’s 2026 NXT Gen League opener
Business
Bath Press lorry movements being ‘closely monitored’ after breach
The site on Lower Bristol Road is being redeveloped for housing by City & Country.
Wednesday 14th January 2026
New plans for 200 homes at Sulis Down to be revealed to the public
The land was taken out of the Green Belt a decade ago for a development of up to 300 homes.
Tuesday 13th January 2026
Community
£6m project to improve safety on A46 near Bath to get under way
Work will be taking place between Bath and Cold Ashton over the next few months.
Wednesday 14th January 2026
Locals urged to join Julian House’s Big Bath Sleep Out fundraiser
All money raised through ticket sales and sponsorship will help keep Julian House’s vital services running.
Wednesday 14th January 2026
Crime
New Superintendent announced for Bath and North East Somerset
Ronnie is well known in the area, having previously served as Chief Inspector for Neighbourhood Policing.
Wednesday 14th January 2026
Ban for businessman who drove home after Christmas drinks
It had been a “wake-up call” to Lougher in reflecting on how he spreads himself too thinly in life.
Wednesday 14th January 2026
Education
Council grant for new pre-school training space at popular nursery
The Snapdragons chain has received a grant to help fund the proposed purpose-built training space.
Wednesday 7th January 2026
Student donations help raise over £1m for British Heart Foundation
The landmark total has been reached through the annual Student Moving Out Campaign.
Tuesday 30th December 2025
Health
Bath MP calls for ‘proper funding’ during visit to St Martin's Hospital
At St Martin’s Hospital, HCRG runs a community ward and a range of outpatient clinics.
Wednesday 14th January 2026
Staff at mental health charity Second Step to go on strike over pay
More than 100 workers will walk out for four days at sites in Bath and the West of England.
Monday 12th January 2026
Politics
Council praised in survey for highways and Park & Ride services
The council achieved the highest satisfaction score out of 111 local authorities for contact and reporting.
Tuesday 13th January 2026
Yellow box enforcement could increase to raise council’s income
The council plans to increase its use of the powers to bring in another £250,000 next year.
Tuesday 13th January 2026
What's On
Dates already revealed for next year’s Bath Christmas Market
The announcement comes hot on the heels of this year’s market, which finished on Sunday.
Friday 19th December 2025
Countdown gets under way to this year’s Keynsham Winter Festival
The festival, organised by Keynsham Town Council, starts on Saturday 29th November at noon.
Friday 14th November 2025
Sport
Bath fly-half Linegar targets British & Irish Lions call-up
The fly-half revealed that playing for his country’s senior XV will not be enough for him.
Thursday 15th January 2026
First-half goals put paid to Bath City Women Development
The Romans entertained Banwell Ladies at Peasedown St John Recreation Ground.
Wednesday 14th January 2026