New Saturday event announced ahead of 2025 Bath Half Marathon
Builder given suspended sentence for taking £54k from residents
Consultation launched on proposals for new co-living development
£700k to be spent to address damp and mould in social housing flats
New use is revealed for former Lansdown primary school building
Sydney Road traffic restrictions set to be made permanent after trial
Business
Developers ‘trying their luck’ with plan for houses in Oldfield Park
The chair of the council's planning committee has spoken out against the proposals.
Friday 7th February 2025
HMO developer planning another shared house in Twerton street
Rivers Birtwell’s latest application is to change a three-bed semi into a six-bed HMO.
Thursday 6th February 2025
Community
Student accommodation plans to come before planning committee
The converted offices on the Lower Bristol Road would provide accommodation for 34 students.
Friday 7th February 2025
Policing part of council tax set to increase by around £14 this year
The approved increase towards funding Avon & Somerset Police works out at around £14/year.
Friday 7th February 2025
Crime
Police launch CCTV appeal after goods stolen from delivery van
A box containing valuable items was stolen from a vehicle in the Saw Close area of the city.
Monday 10th February 2025
Court date set for man who damaged police cars in centre of Bath
Artur Sebestyen, from Bath, has been charged with three counts of criminal damage.
Wednesday 5th February 2025
Education
Curo partnership introduced to help train next generation of builders
Bath-based Curo is working to address labour shortages seen across the construction sector.
Thursday 30th January 2025
Report says pupils at primary school show high levels of motivation
The lead inspector said effective action has been taken to maintain standards at the school.
Wednesday 29th January 2025
Health
Researchers at Bath’s RUH sign up 1,000th baby to cataract study
The study uses an infrared camera to screen for congenital cataracts in babies.
Friday 31st January 2025
Widow calls for action following ‘gross failures’ at the RUH in Bath
Alan Nippard fell and injured his knee, as a result of septic arthritis, in 2022 and was taken to the RUH.
Wednesday 29th January 2025
Politics
B&NES Council unveils plans for £151m budget for upcoming year
Proposals for a balanced budget for the council’s day-to-day spending have been revealed.
Monday 10th February 2025
Reusable bag being trialled across B&NES in bid to improve recycling
Residents chosen to take part in the 12-week trial will have their bags delivered later this month.
Friday 7th February 2025