Public engagement being held on latest Bath neighbourhood schemes
‘30 calves will die if barn isn’t built asap’ at site in Upper Weston in Bath
More than £40,000 awarded to help with carbon emissions in B&NES
Calls for Bath’s fire station to be listed ahead of planned redevelopment
Bath’s Herschel Museum uses £18k grant to purchase new planetarium
Walcot councillor standing to become West of England Metro Mayor
Business
Council approves proposed refurbishment of Twerton self-storage site
The plans include a new bi-fold gate, pedestrian access gate and 2.4-metre-high fencing.
Thursday 23rd January 2025
‘Call for sites’ set to be held for housing developments in B&NES
Proposals are being set out to update and re-engage with residents over the new housing figures.
Monday 20th January 2025
Community
Residents invited to contribute to community fund for vulnerable people
Money raised goes to local charities, community and voluntary groups working to tackle inequalities.
Thursday 23rd January 2025
Council ramps up security with 24-hour closure of city centre junction
The junction is currently closed between 10am and 6pm, but there are plans to make it full time.
Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Crime
Bath man found guilty over murder of 33-year-old in centre of Swansea
Two men pleaded not guilty to murder following the incident in the centre of Swansea.
Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Police renew appeal to reunite stolen items with their rightful owners
Officers have recently added more items to an online gallery of suspected stolen property.
Monday 20th January 2025
Education
University’s reusable scheme saves more than 4500 disposable cups
The university has significantly reduced its use of disposable cups, thanks to the reusable scheme.
Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Secondary school becomes first in Bath to introduce Yondr pouches
The pouch is locked magnetically, so pupils are in possession of their phone but cannot be distracted.
Tuesday 21st January 2025
Health
Bath women being urged to check for symptoms of cervical cancer
Becky Curtis, who has two children, had a tumour removed during surgery at the RUH in Bath.
Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Range of services available for people struggling with mental health
January is often a challenging time for many, with people’s moods impacted by a range of factors.
Tuesday 21st January 2025
Politics
Short-stay parking trial in Oldfield Park is set to become permanent
The Oldfield Park & Westmoreland RPZ was introduced to tackle commuter parking.
Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Plans to convert family home into five-bed HMO in Walcot refused
The application was refused as the property does not meet the required EPC rating.
Tuesday 21st January 2025