Magistrates give ‘one last lifeline’ for Bath man facing prison
Twerton Flower Show is revived after a century thanks to grant
Group calls for respite service to stay open until October 2026
Bike Workshop operated by Bath charity Julian House to close
‘Terrifying’ dog attack in park after it escapes from nearby home
Plans to remove ‘unsafe’ historic canopy in centre for vital repairs
Business
Lovehoney plans warehouse extension to help with future growth
Lovehoney says it needs to extend the building to accommodate a more efficient distribution service.
Thursday 12th June 2025
Keynsham transport firm applies to extend warehouse at HQ
The warehousing and storage business is complementary to the distribution business.
Wednesday 11th June 2025
Community
Ceremony held to welcome Bath’s first mayor of Indian heritage
Dr Bharat Pankhania was unanimously elected as Mayor of Bath by the city’s charter trustees.
Thursday 12th June 2025
Keynsham car park to close for two weeks for “remedial works”
The letter says the works at the car park are expected to take up to two weeks.
Thursday 12th June 2025
Crime
Man admits stealing vapes and vodka worth £860 from off-licence
Axle Fletcher admitted entering Booze Bros in Terrace Walk and stealing vapes and vodka worth £860.
Monday 9th June 2025
Man arrested after city centre crash seriously injures pedestrian
Officers received reports that the driver of a car had collided with a lamppost and two pedestrians.
Friday 6th June 2025
Education
University students compete in Bath pop-up shop competition
Five student teams will be taking over a vacant shop in central Bath for a day each.
Thursday 5th June 2025
University of Bath opens country’s first fully recyclable 3G pitch
The new pitch at Claverton Down complies with FIFA, World Rugby and Sport England standards.
Monday 2nd June 2025
Health
Major construction milestone for city’s newest care home
The topping-out stage marks the completion of the latest phase of the construction of the 68-bed project.
Tuesday 10th June 2025
Hospital at Home team recognised for supporting 5,000 people
Patients are safely looked after in their own home, while still under the care of their RUH consultant.
Monday 9th June 2025
Politics
Five candidates announced for upcoming Mendip by-election
A by-election for the Mendip ward on Bath & North East Somerset Council is happening on 3rd July.
Wednesday 11th June 2025
Landowner seeking £1.4 million for Combe Down allotment site
The council said the landowner has consistently refused to meet and find a mutually beneficial solution.
Wednesday 11th June 2025