Locals being reminded about weekend closure of M4 near Bath
Free entry being offered to Bath’s Parade Gardens following trial
Face-to-face dementia clinics being offered at Nationwide branch
Council set to spend millions to repair roof of historic Jolly’s store
Charity completes transformative project at Bath’s Brickfields Park
Bath’s MP calls for more to be done to provide affordable housing
Business
Five-year vision for local heritage services approved by council
The Roman Baths has generated more surplus return to the local authority than ever before.
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Morleys set to take over Jolly’s in Bath with spring 2026 opening
The announcement comes following months of talks between landlord B&NES Council and Morleys Stores.
Tuesday 18th March 2025
Community
Two new zebra crossings installed after safety concerns raised
The changes come after residents highlighted safety concerns over the existing crossing points.
Thursday 20th March 2025
Road closed after sinkhole opens up near Bath primary school
The hole on the road along Richmond Place is close to St Stephen's Primary School.
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Crime
Three men are arrested after drugs warrant executed in Bath
Officers seized a significant quantity of ketamine, cash, mobile phones and drug paraphernalia.
Monday 17th March 2025
Curo working with policing teams to address anti-social behaviour
Every Wednesday, the Curo team meets with the police to discuss priorities and understand pressure points.
Wednesday 12th March 2025
Education
Ofsted praise for ‘happy and inclusive’ primary school near Bath
It was the first time the school had been inspected since converting to an academy in 2018.
Thursday 13th March 2025
Sports centre to close in June to make way for schools development
Plans for improvements to the Odd Down Sports Ground will be unveiled for consultation in the spring.
Monday 10th March 2025
Health
New 16-bed Intensive Care Unit opens at Royal United Hospital
The new unit provides care for some of the sickest patients at the hospital in Bath.
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Cost to run air ambulance rises to more than £5m each year
Critical care doctors have been part of Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity’s crew since 2019.
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Politics
Green credentials at Haycombe Crematorium praised in report
The inspector looked at Haycombe’s cremation and administration facilities, and environmental credentials.
Tuesday 18th March 2025
Inspector dismisses appeal for housing at South Stoke plateau
The planning inspectorate said that councillors were right to refuse permission and has dismissed the appeal.
Monday 17th March 2025