Recycling centre under scrutiny as demolition work gets under way
Two men appear in court in connection with rape in Bath in 2021
Residents call for better bus links to Bath’s Royal United Hospital
24-year-old Bath man charged with knifepoint burglary in Peasedown
Council issue means some parking restrictions can’t be enforced
Milestone for Russell as Bath take on Munster in Champions Cup
Business
Plans submitted to convert former Bath restaurant into five-bed home
The premises had been operating as Curry Mahal since around the turn of the century.
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Post Office service begins at convenience store in village near Bath
The “lighter format” branch has opened at Premier Bitton Convenience Store in the High Street.
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Community
Saltford’s famous Santa Dash event returns in aid of two charities
This year the Santa Dash will be raising funds for Mencap as well as Cardiac Risk in the Young.
Thursday 4th December 2025
Residents reminded about upcoming festive waste collection changes
A leaflet has been delivered to every household in the district setting out upcoming changes.
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Crime
Police launch witness appeal and seek footage following bus crash
Police responded to an incident on the Upper Bristol Road, where a bus had collided with street furniture.
Thursday 4th December 2025
Bath teenager admits being in possession of knife in city centre
Haruni was arrested after being found to be in possession of the knife in James Street West.
Thursday 4th December 2025
Education
Views being sought on plans for SEND school and children’s homes
The plans would see the vacant Charlton House repurposed into a 30-place specialist school.
Friday 28th November 2025
Call for end to ‘profiteering’ care as council spends millions of pounds
Councils are spending an increasing amount of money on care for vulnerable children.
Wednesday 26th November 2025
Health
Birth registration service introduced at Bath’s Royal United Hospital
The change means the parents don’t need to leave their babies to visit a register office.
Tuesday 11th November 2025
Special visit for RUH from Time is Precious charity and Greg Davies
The charity has donated £465,000 to the RUH and helped refurbish areas to support children.
Friday 7th November 2025
Politics
Council granted retrospective consent for work on two listed houses
The properties at Wellington Buildings are owned by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Thursday 4th December 2025
Councillors reject ‘poorly designed’ scheme for six Combe Down houses
The committee went against the advice of the case officer who had recommended giving it the go-ahead.
Thursday 4th December 2025
What's On
Countdown gets under way to this year’s Keynsham Winter Festival
The festival, organised by Keynsham Town Council, starts on Saturday 29th November at noon.
Friday 14th November 2025
Refund row as drone show is postponed for a year following concerns
The event at Royal Victoria Park has been now been postponed until November 2026.
Tuesday 4th November 2025
Sport
Odd Down Women bow out of league cup, Bath City Women rained off
The North Somerset villagers, from Division One, triumphed 4-3 at the Lew Hill Memorial Ground.
Friday 5th December 2025
We’ve been busy at Bath and on the road since season finale
A major focus this off-season is the weighing room project, which has officially begun and is progressing...
Friday 5th December 2025