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Council turns down controversial plans for eight-bed HMO in Bath Monday 16th February 2026

Keynsham pub raises nearly £100,000 for charity in just one year Monday 16th February 2026

New retail unit to be built at Walcot Service Station on London Road Monday 16th February 2026

Bath woman found to be more than four times over drink-drive limit Monday 16th February 2026

Developer appeals over council’s failure to decide housing plans Friday 13th February 2026

Council turns down controversial plans for eight-bed HMO in Bath

Council turns down controversial plans for eight-bed HMO in Bath

Monday 16th February 2026
Keynsham pub raises nearly £100,000 for charity in just one year
Monday 16th February 2026

Keynsham pub raises nearly £100,000 for charity in just one year

New retail unit to be built at Walcot Service Station on London Road
Monday 16th February 2026

New retail unit to be built at Walcot Service Station on London Road

Bath woman found to be more than four times over drink-drive limit
Monday 16th February 2026

Bath woman found to be more than four times over drink-drive limit

Stunning try as Bath give hopes of PREM Cup semis spot a big boost
Monday 16th February 2026

Stunning try as Bath give hopes of PREM Cup semis spot a big boost

Derby win leaves Bath’s de facto head of rugby Lilley ‘very proud’
Monday 16th February 2026

Derby win leaves Bath’s de facto head of rugby Lilley ‘very proud’

Developer appeals over council’s failure to decide housing plans
Friday 13th February 2026

Developer appeals over council’s failure to decide housing plans

Business

Council proposes raft of repairs at city centre homewares store

Council proposes raft of repairs at city centre homewares store Due to water leaking in and maintenance issues, ceiling and lime plaster works are being proposed. Monday 9th February 2026

New flagship M&S store opens its doors at SouthGate in Bath

New flagship M&S store opens its doors at SouthGate in Bath All staff from the Stall Street branch have transferred to the new store in SouthGate. Wednesday 4th February 2026

Community

Spotlight on dementia at special information evening in Keynsham

Spotlight on dementia at special information evening in Keynsham The evening focused on improving understanding of dementia, and the affects it can have. Friday 13th February 2026

Special hockey match is held to honour former player Daniel

Special hockey match is held to honour former player Daniel The friendly fixture on 1st February was held in memory of their former player Daniel Money. Friday 13th February 2026

Crime

Warrant issued for woman accused of fraud at Bath care home

Warrant issued for woman accused of fraud at Bath care home Yasmin is said to have dishonestly abused her position, intending to make a gain of over £9,000. Friday 13th February 2026

Second trial involving Bath woman collapses with no CPS evidence

Second trial involving Bath woman collapses with no CPS evidence It's the second time that Taylor has appeared in court with the CPS offering no evidence. Thursday 12th February 2026

Education

Access improvements at historic Prior Park College are approved

Access improvements at historic Prior Park College are approved The Grade I Mansion House, which dates from 1748, is the main hub for the school. Thursday 12th February 2026

Tennis club’s link with Weston primary school proves a smash hit

Tennis club’s link with Weston primary school proves a smash hit The club welcomes eight pupils for an hour-long fun coaching session once a week. Wednesday 11th February 2026

Health

Brothers urge men to get checked after prostate cancer surgery

Brothers urge men to get checked after prostate cancer surgery David and Robert both had successful robotic surgery after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Thursday 12th February 2026

Council-run care home is rated ‘Good’ following CQC inspection

Council-run care home is rated ‘Good’ following CQC inspection The rating follows a recent inspection of the home, which has been run by B&NES Council since 2020. Thursday 5th February 2026

Politics

Watchdog group will review decision to keep traffic restrictions

Watchdog group will review decision to keep traffic restrictions The council’s scrutiny panel will meet at the Guildhall on Monday 23rd February. Thursday 12th February 2026

Building start date revealed for new Locksbrook recycling centre

Building start date revealed for new Locksbrook recycling centre The council will be spending just over £10 million to relocate the recycling centre to Locksbrook Road. Wednesday 11th February 2026

What's On

Butcombe Brewing Co renews partnership with Bath Half event

Butcombe Brewing Co renews partnership with Bath Half event Every Bath Half finisher will be handed a can of Goram IPA Zero at the end of the race. Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Two centuries of eye-catching poster art go on show in Bath

Two centuries of eye-catching poster art go on show in Bath Highlights of the exhibition also include posters by Bath designers Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. Thursday 29th January 2026

Sport

Recent England stars to play for Bath in PREM Rugby Cup derby

Recent England stars to play for Bath in PREM Rugby Cup derby The sold-out encounter will see the Blue, Black & White looking for a third consecutive victory. Friday 13th February 2026

Treacey skippers England to victory, Bath U18s and Bath Uni win

Treacey skippers England to victory, Bath U18s and Bath Uni win England secured a thrilling 19-16 comeback win over Wales at the cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. Friday 13th February 2026
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Council turns down controversial plans for eight-bed HMO in Bath

Council turns down controversial plans for eight-bed HMO in Bath

Monday 16th February 2026
Keynsham pub raises nearly £100,000 for charity in just one year

Keynsham pub raises nearly £100,000 for charity in just one year

Monday 16th February 2026
New retail unit to be built at Walcot Service Station on London Road

New retail unit to be built at Walcot Service Station on London Road

Monday 16th February 2026
Bath woman found to be more than four times over drink-drive limit

Bath woman found to be more than four times over drink-drive limit

Monday 16th February 2026
Stunning try as Bath give hopes of PREM Cup semis spot a big boost

Stunning try as Bath give hopes of PREM Cup semis spot a big boost

Monday 16th February 2026
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