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Road closures in place in Keynsham after collision on A4 bypass Monday 30th March 2026

Magistrates place 47-year-old man under curfew for latest offence Monday 30th March 2026

Charity launches appeal for volunteer drivers across the district Monday 30th March 2026

St Keyna Primary opens new expansion creating 200 extra places Monday 30th March 2026

Beer bikes firm operating in Cardiff permitted to store alcohol in Bath Monday 30th March 2026

Road closures in place in Keynsham after collision on A4 bypass

Road closures in place in Keynsham after collision on A4 bypass

Monday 30th March 2026
Magistrates place 47-year-old man under curfew for latest offence
Monday 30th March 2026

Magistrates place 47-year-old man under curfew for latest offence

Charity launches appeal for volunteer drivers across the district
Monday 30th March 2026

Charity launches appeal for volunteer drivers across the district

St Keyna Primary opens new expansion creating 200 extra places
Monday 30th March 2026

St Keyna Primary opens new expansion creating 200 extra places

Beer bikes firm operating in Cardiff permitted to store alcohol in Bath
Monday 30th March 2026

Beer bikes firm operating in Cardiff permitted to store alcohol in Bath

A tough afternoon but Bath cut gap on PREM leaders to one point
Monday 30th March 2026

A tough afternoon but Bath cut gap on PREM leaders to one point

Romans’ new boss Bartlett ‘encouraged’ by draw at bottom club
Monday 30th March 2026

Romans’ new boss Bartlett ‘encouraged’ by draw at bottom club

Business

Proposed padel courts at former Bathampton station divide opinion

Proposed padel courts at former Bathampton station divide opinion There have been more than 170 comments of support and more than 80 objections. Friday 27th March 2026

Popular Urban Garden marks five years of community work in Bath

Popular Urban Garden marks five years of community work in Bath The Urban Garden, which launched in 2021, combines plant sales with training and support for local adults. Wednesday 25th March 2026

Community

Lib Dems suspend Mayor of Bath over "abhorrent" social media posts

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

Unison holds ‘day of action’ over social worker restructuring plan

Unison holds ‘day of action’ over social worker restructuring plan Two separate issues have led industrial relations between the council and staff working in its social care... Friday 27th March 2026

Crime

Driver found with 14 different drugs in his system when he crashed

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

Man, 58, strangled Bath Marina worker over wobbly mooring

Man, 58, strangled Bath Marina worker over wobbly mooring Phillips, who bought a boat for his retirement, said he had been asking for the wobbly mooring to be fixed. Thursday 26th March 2026

Education

University renews backing for Bath Safe Bus with £10k sponsorship

University renews backing for Bath Safe Bus with £10k sponsorship The initiative offers a safe space for anyone needing help while in the city on Friday and Saturday evenings. Wednesday 25th March 2026

Plans move forward for two new SEND schools for city’s youngsters

Plans move forward for two new SEND schools for city’s youngsters The local authority wants to establish a 120-place special free school at the Culverhay site in Bath. Tuesday 24th March 2026

Health

Residents being asked to help shape local dementia support plan

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

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

Mayor of Bath apologises after sharing Israeli false flag post on X

Mayor of Bath apologises after sharing Israeli false flag post on X The councillor also shared posts suggesting the burning of the Hatzola ambulances was insurance fraud. Thursday 26th March 2026

Pennyquick’s 18-tonne weight limit to come into effect on 1st May

Pennyquick’s 18-tonne weight limit to come into effect on 1st May Concerns raised included the impacts on air quality and safety due to the displacement of HGVs. Thursday 26th March 2026

What's On

Newbridge Arts Trail set to return with over 30 artists this May

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

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

Wales international Hennessey back for Bath in PREM tie at Sharks

Wales international Hennessey back for Bath in PREM tie at Sharks The centre made his debut for the principality in their Guinness Six Nations defeat by Ireland on Friday 6th... Friday 27th March 2026

Team Bath women’s 1s home in on title, men’s 1s chase third spot

Team Bath women’s 1s home in on title, men’s 1s chase third spot Top spot in England Hockey Women’s Conference West is up for grabs as the final round of matches looms. Friday 27th March 2026
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Top Stories

Road closures in place in Keynsham after collision on A4 bypass

Road closures in place in Keynsham after collision on A4 bypass

Monday 30th March 2026
Magistrates place 47-year-old man under curfew for latest offence

Magistrates place 47-year-old man under curfew for latest offence

Monday 30th March 2026
Charity launches appeal for volunteer drivers across the district

Charity launches appeal for volunteer drivers across the district

Monday 30th March 2026
St Keyna Primary opens new expansion creating 200 extra places

St Keyna Primary opens new expansion creating 200 extra places

Monday 30th March 2026
Beer bikes firm operating in Cardiff permitted to store alcohol in Bath

Beer bikes firm operating in Cardiff permitted to store alcohol in Bath

Monday 30th March 2026
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