Next B&NES Council leader denies “malicious” electoral fraud allegations
Friday 16th April 2021
Volunteers being sought for COVID-19 and flu vaccination trial at the RUH
Work set to get underway at Bath's Cleveland Bridge ahead of full closure
Innovative two minute litter picking station introduced at Keynsham park
Bath duo to take on 48-mile challenge to raise vital funds for Julian House
Researchers on lookout for more patients to join Parkinson’s disease trial
City welcomes back residents and visitors as businesses begin to reopen
Business
Frozen food retailer COOK set to open first post-pandemic shop in Bath
As well as walk-in retail, the shop will act as a hub for COOK’s local delivery business.
Wednesday 14th April 2021
Appeal launched after retirement scheme on former Homebase site refused
The Planning Inspectorate will hold a public inquiry this summer to decide the fate of the plans.
Monday 12th April 2021
Community
Aspiring firefighters invited to ‘have a go’ at upcoming recruitment events
The sessions will give those interested in becoming firefighters the chance to try some of the activities.
Thursday 15th April 2021
Bath Preservation Trust seeking photos from residents for lockdown project
Selected images will be shared across social media platforms and may also form part of future exhibitions.
Tuesday 13th April 2021
Crime
Avon & Somerset Police set to trial new life-saving tech for emergency calls
The platform links intelligent data from connected devices directly to the emergency services.
Wednesday 14th April 2021
Local candidates for Police and Crime Commissioner election announced
The PCC ensures the local police force are prioritising what matters to the community.
Tuesday 13th April 2021
Education
Locals urged to take advantage of free career support through new skills pod
The new service aims to support people who have been made redundant due to Covid-19.
Wednesday 7th April 2021
Councillor ‘gobsmacked’ by level of support for lockdown laptop appeal
Old and unused laptops have been donated and converted into usable machines for schoolchildren.
Thursday 1st April 2021
Health
Visiting restrictions partially lifted at Royal United Hospital as pressures ease
Most visiting was suspended at the end of November 2020 in line with government advice.
Wednesday 14th April 2021
Bath hospital staff being thanked for continued care with free prize draw
The special draw, which will run throughout the month of April, is open to all RUH employees.
Wednesday 7th April 2021
Politics
Extensions to Oldfield Park care home approved following legal challenge
Bosses at the 180-year-old grade II-listed care home said their facilities are now unfit for purpose.
Wednesday 14th April 2021
Midford Castle owner hoping to improve green footprint with solar panels
The owner wants to install hybrid solar panels and a biomass boiler, and build a barn to store the fuel.
Tuesday 13th April 2021