Council says Government's new housing target for B&NES ‘unrealistic’
Thursday 3rd October 2024
Man arrested and drugs seized after warrant carried out by police
Ground-breaking medical device used during RUH surgery for first time
Bath Rugby extends partnership with the Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen
Fashion Museum Bath reveals two outfits for 2023 Dress of the Year
Bath MP visits Beckford’s Tower to celebrate recent restoration works
Bath BID initiative appoints Michael Musgrave as Chair of the Board
Business
Curo holds workshop in bid to tackle housing crisis across the region
The workshop brought together more than 30 participants from across the housing sector.
Tuesday 1st October 2024
More than £20,000 granted to projects thanks to Bath Half Marathon
Projects funded include providing £1,840 to help Bath City Football Club run summer play sessions.
Monday 30th September 2024
Community
Peasedown St John church donates £9,000 to various good causes
Over the last 13 years, St John’s Church has distributed £127,000 to good causes.
Wednesday 2nd October 2024
Football sessions help men lose weight and improve mental health
The initiative helps overweight and obese men to get fit and adopt healthy lifestyle choices.
Tuesday 1st October 2024
Crime
Police officers who saved woman from river given bravery award
The officers rescued the distressed woman from the river and provided first aid.
Wednesday 25th September 2024
Woman seriously injured in collision on Mount Road in Southdown
The woman was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol having sustained serious injuries.
Monday 23rd September 2024
Education
Prior Park College becomes Christian school as it cuts Catholic links
The change has been introduced as part of efforts to expand the opportunities offered to students.
Monday 30th September 2024
Bath’s first ‘Architect in Residence’ appointed thanks to £60k donation
Architect Bob Allies will be part of an 18-month pilot scheme funded by a £60k donation.
Wednesday 25th September 2024
Health
Residents urged to get their free flu vaccine as uptake numbers fall
Over the past two winters at least 18,000 deaths were associated with flu.
Monday 30th September 2024
Twelve more emergency bleed kits installed across the Bath area
The bleed kits provide tools to control catastrophic blood loss until paramedics arrive.
Monday 30th September 2024
Politics
Over £5m of funding allocated for “liveable neighbourhoods” scheme
The council is now expecting to spend £9.45 million to implement 11 low-traffic schemes.
Friday 27th September 2024
Council’s controversial plans to build on Tufa Field get the green light
Sixteen houses will be built on the site, which contains Tufa flushes, a rare type of limestone spring.
Thursday 26th September 2024
