No opening date yet for replacement bridge on key regional route
Controversial Whiteway HMO approved after density data checks
Repairs being proposed for fire-damaged building near Bath Abbey
Government reforms could see net-zero homes rules being scrapped
Larks travel 700 miles and take four points from possible six
Late goal gets Down back to winning ways, Devs lose unbeaten record
Business
Plans are submitted to redevelop former council depot at Entry Hill
The proposals seek permission for a new building providing workshop and storage space on part of the site.
Tuesday 31st March 2026
More than 100 fines are issued each day to region’s e-scooter riders
Around 16,000 fixed penalty notices were handed out between September 2025 and January 2026.
Tuesday 31st March 2026
Community
Woman takes on Bath Half one year after having stomach removed
Julia crossed the finish line almost exactly a year after having her stomach removed.
Tuesday 31st March 2026
Mayor of Bath resigns after sharing antisemitic conspiracy posts
Councillor Pankhania is currently listed on the council’s website as “unaligned” to any political
Monday 30th March 2026
Crime
Magistrates place 47-year-old man under curfew for latest offence
Nimmo will be electronically tagged and must stay in between 6pm and 6am for two months.
Monday 30th March 2026
Driver found with 14 different drugs in his system when he crashed
Following the crash, police and ambulance attended and Craddock was found slumped in his seat.
Friday 27th March 2026
Education
World Book Day celebrations at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
Pupils have benefited from opportunities to meet and engage with visiting authors.
Tuesday 31st March 2026
St Keyna Primary opens new expansion creating 200 extra places
Bath & North East Somerset Council has invested £5.3 million in the expansion project.
Monday 30th March 2026
Health
Residents being asked to help shape local dementia support plan
The feedback from residents will be used to help develop a Dementia Strategy for the district.
Friday 27th March 2026
Bath RUH patient shares warning over ovarian cancer symptoms
At first, the problem was thought to be linked to her age and an oversensitive bladder.
Thursday 26th March 2026
Politics
Beer bikes firm operating in Cardiff permitted to store alcohol in Bath
Beer bikes are an activity popular with stag and hen dos, but the police are less keen on them.
Monday 30th March 2026
Lib Dems suspend Mayor of Bath over "abhorrent" social media posts
The councillor has deleted the retweets and published a full apology on X, calling the posts “abhorrent”.
Friday 27th March 2026
What's On
Newbridge Arts Trail set to return with over 30 artists this May
Organisers say this year’s trail will include several new artists and makers alongside many familiar faces.
Tuesday 24th March 2026
Village to stage first community fair to showcase clubs and activities
The first ever Bitton Community Fair will be held on Saturday 18th April at St Mary’s Church.
Monday 23rd March 2026
Sport
Battling Team Bath unable to claw back first-half deficit
The Blue & Gold took on London Mavericks in front of a capacity crowd at Team Bath Arena on Saturday.
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Walcot bounce back to beat Swindon, Combe Down secure league title
Walcot bounced back from their thrashing by Sherborne to win at Swindon on Saturday 28th March.
Tuesday 31st March 2026