Bath MP calls for ‘proper funding’ during visit to St Martin's Hospital
Locals urged to join Julian House’s Big Bath Sleep Out fundraiser
New Superintendent announced for Bath and North East Somerset
Bath Press lorry movements being ‘closely monitored’ after breach
Ban for businessman who drove home after Christmas drinks
First-half goals put paid to Bath City Women Development
Business
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
Plans submitted to turn Grosvenor House into student accommodation
The plans for Grosvenor House involve turning it into cluster flats of up to 103 bed spaces.
Tuesday 13th January 2026
Community
Bath’s new M&S store to open on 4th February after £17m relocation
M&S first announced the relocation from its existing location in Stall Street in the summer of 2024.
Monday 12th 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
Crime
Bath man admits charges of stalking and threatening to kill his ex
The court heard that Russell had demanded money from his victim for the upset she had caused him.
Tuesday 13th January 2026
Appeal launched after cars damaged with sledgehammer in Bath
The incidents happened on the evening of Saturday 3rd January, between 7pm and 11pm.
Monday 12th 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
Locals urged to support health services during busiest week of year
The first week of January is traditionally a time of significantly increased demand for services.
Tuesday 6th January 2026
Festive cheer for patients thanks to hospital’s Musician in Residence
Frankie uses live music to bring comfort and connection to patients and staff.
Monday 5th 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
City of Bath chase 11th straight league win when Chippenham visit
Chippenham 2nd XI will provide the opposition in a Division 2 East match being played at Kingswood School.
Wednesday 14th January 2026
Raynes sent off as brave Bath bow out of FA Trophy to Southend
Raynes was dismissed in the 20th minute of the fourth-round tie with Southend United.
Wednesday 14th January 2026