Four lorry drivers admit breaching 18t Cleveland Bridge weight limit
Councillor says costs for new Fashion Museum are not “over-running”
Section of A46 north of Bath set to close overnight for two weeks
57-year-old man stole banana rum as ‘medicine’ for street drinkers
Kendall hails fans after Romans battle back for precious point
Wilson and Batten on target as City hold high-flying Urchins
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
Landmark flats are demolished ready for £16m housing development
The three-bed maisonettes had been deemed no longer fit for purpose and tenants were rehoused.
Friday 13th March 2026
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
Crime
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
Man was more than twice the limit when he drove home from pub
Thomas was said to have made a “foolish decision” to drink while waiting for his curry.
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
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
Popular Waiters’ Race to return ahead of Bath Restaurant Week 2026
The event will see waiting staff from venues across the city race around the curve of the Royal Crescent.
Monday 23rd February 2026
Sport
14 tries for rampant Bath – and all-clear given in salary-cap audit
Bath romped to a remarkable 94-14 victory as they build towards the resumption of Gallagher PREM action.
Monday 16th March 2026
Every game is winnable, says Way – and City get player funds boost
Way says that his relegation-threatened side are capable of winning all of their remaining games.
Friday 13th March 2026