Teen drug dealer from Bath admits charges at Bristol Crown Court
Police warning to youths over the dangers of derelict buildings
Chartist House conversion plan is approved with no ‘affordable’ flats
Romans likely to be relegated, admits new boss Bartlett
Five finals, two titles for Bath Uni on BUCS Big Wednesday
City Women beaten in league cup semi, Odd Down Women secure title
Business
Another legal bid gets under way to close down city centre ‘drug den’
A closure order was put in place on the property last summer, and Curo is working to take back possession.
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Plans are submitted to redevelop former council depot at Entry Hill
The proposals seek permission for a new building providing workshop and storage space on part of the site.
Tuesday 31st March 2026
Community
No opening date yet for replacement bridge on key regional route
Used by around 16,000 vehicles a day, the old overbridge was closed to traffic in the summer of 2023.
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Controversial Whiteway HMO approved after density data checks
A decision was deferred until 18th March to give officers the chance to investigate data concerns.
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Crime
Magistrates place 47-year-old man under curfew for latest offence
Nimmo will be electronically tagged and must stay in between 6pm and 6am for two months.
Monday 30th March 2026
Driver found with 14 different drugs in his system when he crashed
Following the crash, police and ambulance attended and Craddock was found slumped in his seat.
Friday 27th March 2026
Education
World Book Day celebrations at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
Pupils have benefited from opportunities to meet and engage with visiting authors.
Tuesday 31st March 2026
St Keyna Primary opens new expansion creating 200 extra places
Bath & North East Somerset Council has invested £5.3 million in the expansion project.
Monday 30th March 2026
Health
Residents being asked to help shape local dementia support plan
The feedback from residents will be used to help develop a Dementia Strategy for the district.
Friday 27th March 2026
Bath RUH patient shares warning over ovarian cancer symptoms
At first, the problem was thought to be linked to her age and an oversensitive bladder.
Thursday 26th March 2026
Politics
Government reforms could see net-zero homes rules being scrapped
New rules will raise the minimum environmental standards for new homes, but limit the maximum being provided.
Wednesday 1st April 2026
More than 100 fines are issued each day to region’s e-scooter riders
Around 16,000 fixed penalty notices were handed out between September 2025 and January 2026.
Tuesday 31st March 2026
What's On
Newbridge Arts Trail set to return with over 30 artists this May
Organisers say this year’s trail will include several new artists and makers alongside many familiar faces.
Tuesday 24th March 2026
Village to stage first community fair to showcase clubs and activities
The first ever Bitton Community Fair will be held on Saturday 18th April at St Mary’s Church.
Monday 23rd March 2026
Sport
Larks travel 700 miles and take four points from possible six
The Larks prevailed 4-0 in West Devon on Tuesday 31st March to follow up a stalemate at Falmouth Town.
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Late goal gets Down back to winning ways, Devs lose unbeaten record
The Down crashed 4-1 to visitors Cadbury Heath in their previous fixture, ending a superb six-game run.
Wednesday 1st April 2026