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

Reconstruction work on historic Bath canal bridge gains approval Tuesday 17th February 2026

Bath man is sent to Bristol Crown Court on GBH assault charge Tuesday 17th February 2026

Cyclist with leukaemia prepares for special Tour de France challenge Tuesday 17th February 2026

Council turns down controversial plans for eight-bed HMO in Bath Monday 16th February 2026

Council awarded £800k for local bus network improvement study

Council awarded £800k for local bus network improvement study

Tuesday 17th February 2026
Reconstruction work on historic Bath canal bridge gains approval
Tuesday 17th February 2026

Reconstruction work on historic Bath canal bridge gains approval

Bath man is sent to Bristol Crown Court on GBH assault charge
Tuesday 17th February 2026

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

Cyclist with leukaemia prepares for special Tour de France challenge
Tuesday 17th February 2026

Cyclist with leukaemia prepares for special Tour de France challenge

City boss Way: Attractive football isn’t important, we need wins
Tuesday 17th February 2026

City boss Way: Attractive football isn’t important, we need wins

City of Bath men’s 1s gunned down by British Army in Tier 3 Vase
Tuesday 17th February 2026

City of Bath men’s 1s gunned down by British Army in Tier 3 Vase

Ojomoh stars in PREM Cup victory after phone call to van Graan
Tuesday 17th February 2026

Ojomoh stars in PREM Cup victory after phone call to van Graan

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

Olympic glory for Bath-based skeleton aces Weston and Stoecker

Olympic glory for Bath-based skeleton aces Weston and Stoecker Matt Weston and his fellow Team GB skeleton and bobsleigh athletes train at the University Bath. Monday 16th February 2026

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

Crime

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

Second trial involving Bath woman collapses with no CPS evidence

Second trial involving Bath woman collapses with no CPS evidence It's the second time that Taylor has appeared in court with the CPS offering no evidence. Thursday 12th 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

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

Council-run care home is rated ‘Good’ following CQC inspection

Council-run care home is rated ‘Good’ following CQC inspection The rating follows a recent inspection of the home, which has been run by B&NES Council since 2020. Thursday 5th 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

De Glanville pledges future to Bath, Arundell sees red for England

De Glanville pledges future to Bath, Arundell sees red for England The Blue, Black & White has announced that the homegrown star has renewed his contract at The Rec. Monday 16th February 2026

Stunning try as Bath give hopes of PREM Cup semis spot a big boost

Stunning try as Bath give hopes of PREM Cup semis spot a big boost Bath won the Round 8 derby 33-24 to move into second spot in Pool A, two points ahead of Gloucester Rugby. Monday 16th February 2026
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Council awarded £800k for local bus network improvement study

Council awarded £800k for local bus network improvement study

Tuesday 17th February 2026
Reconstruction work on historic Bath canal bridge gains approval

Reconstruction work on historic Bath canal bridge gains approval

Tuesday 17th February 2026
Bath man is sent to Bristol Crown Court on GBH assault charge

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

Tuesday 17th February 2026
Cyclist with leukaemia prepares for special Tour de France challenge

Cyclist with leukaemia prepares for special Tour de France challenge

Tuesday 17th February 2026
City boss Way: Attractive football isn’t important, we need wins

City boss Way: Attractive football isn’t important, we need wins

Tuesday 17th February 2026
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