New director announced for Bath Clinic hospital in Combe Down
Councillors are asked to consider changes to parking and permits
Man is fitted with alcohol tag after public order offence in Bath
Odd Down Women crushed in county cup but Romans receive walkover
Bath centre Hennessey poised for Wales debut in Six Nations
Best is yet to come from Bath says Spencer after Edinburgh rout
Business
Developer ‘remains committed’ to turning old Min into new hotel
The Grade II* listed hospital building in the city centre has been vacant since 2019.
Monday 19th January 2026
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
Community
Fire crews fight significant blaze at Keynsham industrial estate
Roads surrounding the site have been closed off, and multiple emergency services are at the scene.
Monday 19th January 2026
Motorists being warned of 10 weeks of traffic delays in city centre
The work on Charlotte Street involves replacing paving slabs, and will take around 10 weeks.
Monday 19th January 2026
Crime
Former Bath teacher, 91, is accused of more historic sex offences
Barker, of Limpley Stoke, was back at Bath Magistrates’ Court to face three new charges.
Monday 19th January 2026
Man faces charges including possession of extreme animal porn
Randall was in possession of images and videos described as “grossly offensive”, involving horses and...
Friday 16th 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
City's ‘lifeline’ Newton House respite centre saved from closure
Families have been told the council is negotiating a contract for the service for another five years.
Friday 16th January 2026
Bath’s air ambulance charity records another very busy year
Mission statistics for 2025 show the charity’s crews responded to 1,159 incidents.
Friday 16th January 2026
Politics
Councillor quits local Lib Dem group to become an Independent
Ann Morgan was elected at the May 2023 local elections to represent the High Littleton ward.
Monday 19th January 2026
Free evening Park & Ride trips being offered to city’s visitors
From Monday 19th to Saturday 24th January, all return journeys after 5pm will be free.
Friday 16th 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
Early goal condemns City at Dover but Alves almost saves the day
There is a five-point gap between 19th-placed Bath and Slough Town, the side directly ahead of them.
Monday 19th January 2026
Ruthless Bath thrash Edinburgh to set up home tie with Saracens
Ruthless Bath won the encounter by nine converted tries to one converted try and a penalty.
Monday 19th January 2026