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Legal move submitted to confiscate Bath drug dealer’s assets Friday 24th April 2026

Plans to divide Bath estate agent’s office space are branded ‘alien’ Friday 24th April 2026

Jolly’s distinctive ‘Mock Tudor’ architecture set to be replaced Friday 24th April 2026

Man breached 20-year order banning him from keeping animals Friday 24th April 2026

Long-awaited Keynsham play park refurbishment remains on hold Friday 24th April 2026

Legal move submitted to confiscate Bath drug dealer’s assets

Legal move submitted to confiscate Bath drug dealer’s assets

Friday 24th April 2026
Plans to divide Bath estate agent’s office space are branded ‘alien’
Friday 24th April 2026

Plans to divide Bath estate agent’s office space are branded ‘alien’

Jolly’s distinctive ‘Mock Tudor’ architecture set to be replaced
Friday 24th April 2026

Jolly’s distinctive ‘Mock Tudor’ architecture set to be replaced

Man breached 20-year order banning him from keeping animals
Friday 24th April 2026

Man breached 20-year order banning him from keeping animals

Long-awaited Keynsham play park refurbishment remains on hold
Friday 24th April 2026

Long-awaited Keynsham play park refurbishment remains on hold

Bath 1st XI to start competitive season with cup tie this weekend
Friday 24th April 2026

Bath 1st XI to start competitive season with cup tie this weekend

‘Professional criminal’ jailed for 50 weeks for latest string of offences
Thursday 23rd April 2026

‘Professional criminal’ jailed for 50 weeks for latest string of offences

Business

New Italian restaurant opens on Quiet Street in centre of Bath

New Italian restaurant opens on Quiet Street in centre of Bath PrimaVista has opened on Quiet Street in premises that until January were occupied by Bardacious. Thursday 23rd April 2026

Developer launches appeal after refusal of major solar farm near Bath

Developer launches appeal after refusal of major solar farm near Bath The solar farm at Burnett would generate enough electricity to power more than 5,700 homes. Monday 20th April 2026

Community

Bath toad patrol bucks national decline with another strong year

Bath toad patrol bucks national decline with another strong year The latest total takes the number of amphibians recorded by the patrol over 24 seasons to more than 55,000. Thursday 23rd April 2026

Bath firefighters set to host “Be Water Aware” event in city centre

Bath firefighters set to host “Be Water Aware” event in city centre Avon Fire & Rescue Service will hold its “Be Water Aware” event at Brunel Square on Saturday 25th April. Thursday 23rd April 2026

Crime

80-year-old man admits causing serious injury to cyclist in Bath

80-year-old man admits causing serious injury to cyclist in Bath Ball admitted that he had driven his red Nissan too close to the cyclist on Frome Road in Bath. Thursday 23rd April 2026

50-year-old man charged after drink-driving incident on M4 near Bath

50-year-old man charged after drink-driving incident on M4 near Bath Specialist roads policing officers attended the incident and safely brought the vehicle to a stop. Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Education

Over 94% of children due to start school given their first-choice place

Over 94% of children due to start school given their first-choice place Figures show that all families who submitted their applications on time received a school offer. Tuesday 21st April 2026

Eight blocks of student accommodation gains approval at university

Eight blocks of student accommodation gains approval at university Planners estimated the accommodation would remove the need for the equivalent of 386 student houses. Friday 17th April 2026

Health

Residents being urged to complete and return bowel screening tests

Residents being urged to complete and return bowel screening tests Screening kits are sent by post to everyone aged 50 to 74 who is registered with a GP. Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Appeal lodged after plans for private health centre are refused

Appeal lodged after plans for private health centre are refused The refusal is said to be “inconsistent” with the approval of comparable development nearby. Thursday 16th April 2026

Politics

Bid to turn two-bed Fairfield Park home into HMO for six sharers

Bid to turn two-bed Fairfield Park home into HMO for six sharers The application says the development will not harm the amenity of neighbours or the character of the area. Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Consultation shows huge opposition to new residents’ parking zone

Consultation shows huge opposition to new residents’ parking zone The council says the informal consultations were carried out following requests from residents. Monday 20th April 2026

What's On

Children’s books theme announced for village’s first ever scarecrow trail

Children’s books theme announced for village’s first ever scarecrow trail Households and businesses are encouraged to create a scarecrow inspired by a favourite character. Tuesday 21st April 2026

Dyrham Park’s tulip display returns with art and spring events

Dyrham Park’s tulip display returns with art and spring events The National Trust property near Bath will host “Tulip Mania” from Monday 13th April to Monday 4th May. Wednesday 8th April 2026

Sport

Odd Down lose closing league match but Devs reach two cup finals

Odd Down lose closing league match but Devs reach two cup finals The side from the Lew Hill Memorial Ground won 13 of their 38 matches and gained 46 points. Thursday 23rd April 2026

Team Bath off bottom of NXT Gen League after impressive home win

Team Bath off bottom of NXT Gen League after impressive home win The Blue & Gold prevailed 60-46 at Team Bath Arena to post their second victory of the campaign. Thursday 23rd April 2026
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Legal move submitted to confiscate Bath drug dealer’s assets

Legal move submitted to confiscate Bath drug dealer’s assets

Friday 24th April 2026
Plans to divide Bath estate agent’s office space are branded ‘alien’

Plans to divide Bath estate agent’s office space are branded ‘alien’

Friday 24th April 2026
Jolly’s distinctive ‘Mock Tudor’ architecture set to be replaced

Jolly’s distinctive ‘Mock Tudor’ architecture set to be replaced

Friday 24th April 2026
Man breached 20-year order banning him from keeping animals

Man breached 20-year order banning him from keeping animals

Friday 24th April 2026
Long-awaited Keynsham play park refurbishment remains on hold

Long-awaited Keynsham play park refurbishment remains on hold

Friday 24th April 2026
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