Over 94% of children due to start school given their first-choice place
Plans to demolish kennels near Keynsham and build seven homes
Man accused of shoplifting kicked Tesco store’s door in a ‘fit of pique’
Children’s books theme announced for village’s first ever scarecrow trail
Two meetings, two doubles for trainer Carroll at Bath this year
Sela on an amazing Bath role model and squad’s special atmosphere
Business
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
Discount supermarkets fighting to build a store in Keynsham
Planning consultants for Lidl recently lodged an objection to Aldi’s proposed store on Bath Road.
Tuesday 14th April 2026
Community
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
Restoration work to begin on railway with bus replacements planned
Restoration work is planned on the footbridge in Sydney Gardens and the eastern entrance to Box Tunnel.
Monday 20th April 2026
Crime
Arrest made after more than a dozen 999 calls over drunk M4 driver
Specialist roads policing officers were sent to the scene and safely stopped the vehicle in South...
Monday 20th April 2026
Driver more than four times alcohol limit given suspended sentence
Ball was slurring her words and repeating herself, and the off-duty police officer could smell alcohol.
Monday 20th April 2026
Education
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
Bath College unveils new early years suite and Norland bursary
The new training suite has been created to reflect real early years settings, with realistic zones.
Friday 17th April 2026
Health
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
Permission to turn Bath care home into accommodation for RUH staff
The conversion into seven apartments will require limited external alterations to the property.
Thursday 16th April 2026
Politics
Residents invited to have say on proposed road changes in Bathwick
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s project aims to “rebalance” how road space is used across the
Monday 20th April 2026
Six-month road rebuild of Manvers Street in Bath set to begin in May
The work will see part of the road rebuilt because the structure beneath it has deteriorated.
Thursday 16th April 2026
What's On
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
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
Sport
Relegated Romans cause one of biggest shocks of league season
With gloveman Charlie Binns in inspired form, Bath recorded a sensational 3-1 victory.
Monday 20th April 2026
Bath shrug off Spencer’s absence to dismantle Quins at Rec
Scrum-half Spencer had been due to start but was withdrawn because of a shoulder problem.
Monday 20th April 2026