Man being arrested accused police officer of touching his genitals
Bath primary school now out of special measures following inspection
Man was more than twice the limit when he drove home from pub
Landmark flats are demolished ready for £16m housing development
Every game is winnable, says Way – and City get player funds boost
Cunningham ‘hugely excited’ to be made Bath’s head of recruitment
Business
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
Glamping pods plan for wedding guests at Priston Mill is refused
An application was submitted for four pods to cater for guests attending events at Priston Mill.
Friday 6th March 2026
Community
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
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
Crime
Weapons and drugs smuggler from village near Bath jailed for nine years
Sanderson, from Wick, admitted smuggling firearms, ammunition and Class A drugs.
Thursday 12th March 2026
Bouncers ‘beat up’ man at Mumford & Sons gig in Bath, court hears
Athay, who had consumed 10 pints and drunk gin, kicked a police officer in the groin during his arrest.
Thursday 12th March 2026
Education
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
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
Health
Locals being encouraged to visit mobile wellness van to quit smoking
The team will offer stop smoking support, health coaching and heart health check-ups.
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Secondary students bring Winter Olympics fun to Keynsham care home
The students ran a variety of activities, from curling to ice hockey, giving residents the chance to join in.
Tuesday 10th 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
University of Bath win their first BUCS Super Rugby championship
The victory in the North East meant they finished two points clear of second-placed Loughborough.
Friday 13th March 2026
Wales debut ‘a very proud day’ for Bath centre Hennessey
The 21-year-old came off the bench in the battling defeat to Ireland in Guinness Six Nations Round 4.
Friday 13th March 2026