Watchdog group will review decision to keep traffic restrictions
Access improvements at historic Prior Park College are approved
Second trial involving Bath woman collapses with no CPS evidence
Brothers urge men to get checked after prostate cancer surgery
Heathens match call-off leaves Down inactive since 10th January
Title-hopefuls Team Bath still chasing first win after third loss
Business
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
All staff from the Stall Street branch have transferred to the new store in SouthGate.
Wednesday 4th February 2026
Community
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
Corston man convicted of 21 sexual offences against children
The 30-year-old from Corston had previously admitted 13 sexual offences against children.
Monday 9th February 2026
Crime
Shoplifter banned from four Bath stores while he awaits sentence
The 46-year-old had not met the Probation Service as required and committed further thefts.
Wednesday 11th February 2026
Driver who had no insurance or valid licence ordered to pay £1,391
Magistrates heard that he was of previous good character and was sorry for his “lapse of judgement”.
Tuesday 10th February 2026
Education
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
Social care managers vote to go on strike due to recent pay changes
100% of returned ballots supported striking within the group, on a turnout of 94%.
Wednesday 11th February 2026
Health
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
Safety boost as Labyrinth renews £3k sponsorship of Bath Safe Bus
The renewed backing will help keep the Safe Bus operating every Friday and Saturday night.
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Politics
Council set to spend £1.85m on hydroelectric power plant plans
The Pulteney Radial Gate has been deemed to be “at the end of its life”.
Tuesday 10th February 2026
Latest plans to increase size of Twerton HMO refused by planners
Bath & North East Somerset Council received 59 objections, with one comment of support.
Tuesday 10th February 2026
What's On
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
Highlights of the exhibition also include posters by Bath designers Clifford and Rosemary Ellis.
Thursday 29th January 2026
Sport
Bath’s Arundell hailed by Borthwick after hat-trick for England
Arundell achieved his treble in the opening 35 minutes at Allianz Stadium in London.
Thursday 12th February 2026
Buccaneers’ men’s 1s throw away two-goal lead in loss to Fareham
Buccaneers’ men’s 1st XI threw away a two-goal lead as they lost 3-2 to their Fareham counterparts.
Thursday 12th February 2026