Get ready to party as the Bath Festival gets under way across the city
Thursday 16th May 2024
Ofsted praise for ‘Outstanding’ teacher training at Bath Spa University
300 walkers raise more than £38,000 in RUHX Walk of Life event
“Outdated” policy change may see SEND pupils having to move school
Bath hospital unveils expanded Maternity Outpatients department
Plan to erect pergola in Weston pub’s popular garden gains approval
Council urged to stop granting permission for student accommodation
Business
Former pupil hoping to turn Broad Street site into new circus school
The rapidly declining state of the building has been a point of contention in Bath for decades.
Wednesday 15th May 2024
Stone mine granted permission to expand operations underground
Stone from the mine is used extensively in the Bath and Bristol area, as well as across the UK.
Tuesday 14th May 2024
Community
Residents being encouraged to save water as temperatures rise
People are being urged to help themselves and the environment by reusing rainwater.
Tuesday 14th May 2024
Charity launches campaign to help make city’s parks more accessible
The charity wants to reimagine local parks and green spaces and tackle accessibility barriers.
Tuesday 14th May 2024
Crime
Two women ‘seriously sexually assaulted’ at nightclub in Bath
Two men, both in their 30s, were arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault.
Wednesday 8th May 2024
Pair jailed for stealing more than £5.7m in cryptocurrency scam
Lee was sentenced to four years and Heppel to 15 months at Bristol Crown Court.
Wednesday 8th May 2024
Education
Teacher banned from profession after baby left with brain damage
The former teacher was jailed for three years following the incident with the 43-day-old baby.
Tuesday 14th May 2024
Bath Spa University announces Sharanjit Leyl as new Chancellor
Sharanjit was officially ‘installed’ with a celebration event at the Newton Park campus.
Monday 13th May 2024
Health
Public urged to consider options as number of hospital walk-ins rise
Frontline teams at the RUH have seen more and more people with minor injuries arrive at A&E.
Friday 10th May 2024
Special baby remembrance service to be held at Haycombe Cemetery
The service is an opportunity for families who have lost a baby to remember those who have been lost.
Wednesday 1st May 2024
Politics
Bath Quays regeneration project gains approval after years of work
The Bath Quays North project will see new shops and office blocks built on Avon Street Car Park.
Monday 13th May 2024
Dan Norris set to stand against Jacob Rees-Mogg at next election
Mr Norris, the former Wansdyke MP, lost his Westminster seat to Jacob Rees-Mogg in 2010.
Monday 13th May 2024
