New phone mast being proposed on Lower Bristol Road in Bath
Council-run car park in Keynsham set ‘to close at end of March’
Bath court issues warrants for pair facing cattle cruelty charges
Appeal lodged for developer’s tandem bids to build six new houses
Thousands hit the streets for successful 2026 Bath Half Marathon
Four lorry drivers admit breaching 18t Cleveland Bridge weight limit
Business
Appeal started after Bath care home is refused permission to extend
The scheme included the removal and replacement of defective cladding on the 1960s building.
Friday 13th March 2026
Bath businesswomen launch modern design-led wellness brand
Vicki Jackson and Bonny Hall, who both live in Bath, met while working together at Lovehoney.
Thursday 12th March 2026
Community
Councillor says costs for new Fashion Museum are not “over-running”
Councillor Elliott said the £54 million figure had remained the same for the last two years.
Monday 16th March 2026
Section of A46 north of Bath set to close overnight for two weeks
The affected stretch of the A46 is from the junction with Tormarton Road to the junction with the B4465.
Monday 16th March 2026
Crime
57-year-old man stole banana rum as ‘medicine’ for street drinkers
Representing himself, Lees admitted stealing the bottle of rum, which had a cask strength of 65%.
Monday 16th March 2026
Man being arrested accused police officer of touching his genitals
Whyte’s trousers had come down as he was being restrained, and the officer had been trying to pull them up.
Friday 13th March 2026
Education
Bath primary school now out of special measures following inspection
The school is now graded by Ofsted as ‘needs attention’ following an inspection in January.
Friday 13th March 2026
MP urges Government to ban children from having phones in school
There are concerns that leaving the policy at guidance level does not offer enough protection for schools.
Thursday 12th March 2026
Health
Plans for new SEND school and children’s care homes in Keynsham
Charlton House was an adult care nursing home until it closed in March 2024.
Thursday 12th March 2026
Council meeting disrupted by protest over social care redundancies
Councillors were discussing a major restructure to the council’s children’s social care department.
Wednesday 11th March 2026
Politics
Bath MP reveals cost of new Fashion Museum is now £54 million
The MP revealed the latest figure for the Fashion Museum while speaking in the House of Commons.
Monday 9th March 2026
Work under way on latest city centre scheme to improve active travel
Work has begun on Upper Borough Walls, with the programme set to be completed by the end of 2026.
Monday 9th March 2026
What's On
More than 12,000 people set to take on this year's Bath Half Marathon
The event, Bath’s largest sporting and community fixture, has become a key date in the elite calendar.
Thursday 12th March 2026
Trailblazing Bishop to appear in conversation at Keynsham church
The event will feature an interview exploring Bishop Rose’s life, ministry and leadership, followed by a...
Monday 2nd March 2026
Sport
Kendall hails fans after Romans battle back for precious point
Brilliant backing by City followers in the crowd of 952 helped the hosts battle back for a 2-2 draw.
Monday 16th March 2026
Wilson and Batten on target as City hold high-flying Urchins
The odds were against the Romans when they found themselves 2-0 down to title-challengers Hornchurch.
Monday 16th March 2026