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Queen makes special visit to Bath to explore city’s arts and culture Wednesday 18th February 2026

School pupils benefit from rugby masterclass with Jonny Wilkinson Wednesday 18th February 2026

CPS offers no evidence before start of teenagers’ assault trial Wednesday 18th February 2026

City’s heritage said to bring in equivalent of £150 council tax rise Wednesday 18th February 2026

Council awarded £800k for local bus network improvement study Tuesday 17th February 2026

Queen makes special visit to Bath to explore city’s arts and culture

Queen makes special visit to Bath to explore city’s arts and culture

Wednesday 18th February 2026
School pupils benefit from rugby masterclass with Jonny Wilkinson
Wednesday 18th February 2026

School pupils benefit from rugby masterclass with Jonny Wilkinson

Permission being sought for advertising signs on village roundabout
Wednesday 18th February 2026

Permission being sought for advertising signs on village roundabout

CPS offers no evidence before start of teenagers’ assault trial
Wednesday 18th February 2026

CPS offers no evidence before start of teenagers’ assault trial

City’s heritage said to bring in equivalent of £150 council tax rise
Wednesday 18th February 2026

City’s heritage said to bring in equivalent of £150 council tax rise

Way hails ‘really important point’ after Bowman’s last-gasp goal
Wednesday 18th February 2026

Way hails ‘really important point’ after Bowman’s last-gasp goal

Walcot overwhelm bottom club, Combe extend run, Bath Ladies win
Wednesday 18th February 2026

Walcot overwhelm bottom club, Combe extend run, Bath Ladies win

Business

Keynsham pub raises nearly £100,000 for charity in just one year

Keynsham pub raises nearly £100,000 for charity in just one year Operation Community Hamper began five years ago in a local kitchen and has grown into a vital community... Monday 16th February 2026

New retail unit to be built at Walcot Service Station on London Road

New retail unit to be built at Walcot Service Station on London Road The station already has a forecourt shop, and the new single-storey development will be at the rear corner. Monday 16th February 2026

Community

Council awarded £800k for local bus network improvement study

Council awarded £800k for local bus network improvement study The project will focus on improving bus infrastructure to enhance the reliability and efficiency of bus... Tuesday 17th February 2026

Reconstruction work on historic Bath canal bridge gains approval

Reconstruction work on historic Bath canal bridge gains approval The Grade II listed bridge dates from around 1800 and is attributed to engineer John Rennie. Tuesday 17th February 2026

Crime

Bath man is sent to Bristol Crown Court on GBH assault charge

Bath man is sent to Bristol Crown Court on GBH assault charge Hallsworth is charged with unlawfully and maliciously causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Tuesday 17th February 2026

Bath woman found to be more than four times over drink-drive limit

Bath woman found to be more than four times over drink-drive limit The driver of the Mini was found to have 163 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. Monday 16th February 2026

Education

Access improvements at historic Prior Park College are approved

Access improvements at historic Prior Park College are approved The Grade I Mansion House, which dates from 1748, is the main hub for the school. Thursday 12th February 2026

Tennis club’s link with Weston primary school proves a smash hit

Tennis club’s link with Weston primary school proves a smash hit The club welcomes eight pupils for an hour-long fun coaching session once a week. Wednesday 11th February 2026

Health

Spotlight on dementia at special information evening in Keynsham

Spotlight on dementia at special information evening in Keynsham The evening focused on improving understanding of dementia, and the affects it can have. Friday 13th February 2026

Brothers urge men to get checked after prostate cancer surgery

Brothers urge men to get checked after prostate cancer surgery David and Robert both had successful robotic surgery after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Thursday 12th February 2026

Politics

Council turns down controversial plans for eight-bed HMO in Bath

Council turns down controversial plans for eight-bed HMO in Bath The three-storey end-of-terrace house has no off-street parking but is said to be in a sustainable location. Monday 16th February 2026

Developer appeals over council’s failure to decide housing plans

Developer appeals over council’s failure to decide housing plans The appeal has been submitted due to delays by the council deciding for or against the housing. Friday 13th February 2026

What's On

Butcombe Brewing Co renews partnership with Bath Half event

Butcombe Brewing Co renews partnership with Bath Half event Every Bath Half finisher will be handed a can of Goram IPA Zero at the end of the race. Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Two centuries of eye-catching poster art go on show in Bath

Two centuries of eye-catching poster art go on show in Bath Highlights of the exhibition also include posters by Bath designers Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. Thursday 29th January 2026

Sport

Injury-time header hands Larks victory in dramatic game with Eagles

Injury-time header hands Larks victory in dramatic game with Eagles The Larks took on Worcestershire villagers Sporting Club Inkberrow at the Camella Stadium on Saturday. Wednesday 18th February 2026

Yet another call-off takes Odd Down’s inactivity past five weeks

Yet another call-off takes Odd Down’s inactivity past five weeks Odd Down endured yet another postponement when their derby was called off because of a waterlogged pitch. Wednesday 18th February 2026
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Queen makes special visit to Bath to explore city’s arts and culture

Queen makes special visit to Bath to explore city’s arts and culture

Wednesday 18th February 2026
School pupils benefit from rugby masterclass with Jonny Wilkinson

School pupils benefit from rugby masterclass with Jonny Wilkinson

Wednesday 18th February 2026
Permission being sought for advertising signs on village roundabout

Permission being sought for advertising signs on village roundabout

Wednesday 18th February 2026
CPS offers no evidence before start of teenagers’ assault trial

CPS offers no evidence before start of teenagers’ assault trial

Wednesday 18th February 2026
City’s heritage said to bring in equivalent of £150 council tax rise

City’s heritage said to bring in equivalent of £150 council tax rise

Wednesday 18th February 2026
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