Plans to divide Bath estate agent’s office space are branded ‘alien’
Jolly’s distinctive ‘Mock Tudor’ architecture set to be replaced
Man breached 20-year order banning him from keeping animals
Long-awaited Keynsham play park refurbishment remains on hold
Bath 1st XI to start competitive season with cup tie this weekend
‘Professional criminal’ jailed for 50 weeks for latest string of offences
Business
New Italian restaurant opens on Quiet Street in centre of Bath
PrimaVista has opened on Quiet Street in premises that until January were occupied by Bardacious.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Developer launches appeal after refusal of major solar farm near Bath
The solar farm at Burnett would generate enough electricity to power more than 5,700 homes.
Monday 20th April 2026
Community
Bath toad patrol bucks national decline with another strong year
The latest total takes the number of amphibians recorded by the patrol over 24 seasons to more than 55,000.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Bath firefighters set to host “Be Water Aware” event in city centre
Avon Fire & Rescue Service will hold its “Be Water Aware” event at Brunel Square on Saturday 25th April.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Crime
80-year-old man admits causing serious injury to cyclist in Bath
Ball admitted that he had driven his red Nissan too close to the cyclist on Frome Road in Bath.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
50-year-old man charged after drink-driving incident on M4 near Bath
Specialist roads policing officers attended the incident and safely brought the vehicle to a stop.
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Education
Over 94% of children due to start school given their first-choice place
Figures show that all families who submitted their applications on time received a school offer.
Tuesday 21st April 2026
Eight blocks of student accommodation gains approval at university
Planners estimated the accommodation would remove the need for the equivalent of 386 student houses.
Friday 17th April 2026
Health
Residents being urged to complete and return bowel screening tests
Screening kits are sent by post to everyone aged 50 to 74 who is registered with a GP.
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Appeal lodged after plans for private health centre are refused
The refusal is said to be “inconsistent” with the approval of comparable development nearby.
Thursday 16th April 2026
Politics
Bid to turn two-bed Fairfield Park home into HMO for six sharers
The application says the development will not harm the amenity of neighbours or the character of the area.
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Consultation shows huge opposition to new residents’ parking zone
The council says the informal consultations were carried out following requests from residents.
Monday 20th April 2026
What's On
Children’s books theme announced for village’s first ever scarecrow trail
Households and businesses are encouraged to create a scarecrow inspired by a favourite character.
Tuesday 21st April 2026
Dyrham Park’s tulip display returns with art and spring events
The National Trust property near Bath will host “Tulip Mania” from Monday 13th April to Monday 4th May.
Wednesday 8th April 2026
Sport
Odd Down lose closing league match but Devs reach two cup finals
The side from the Lew Hill Memorial Ground won 13 of their 38 matches and gained 46 points.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Team Bath off bottom of NXT Gen League after impressive home win
The Blue & Gold prevailed 60-46 at Team Bath Arena to post their second victory of the campaign.
Thursday 23rd April 2026