60-year-old man is sentenced for assaulting three police officers
Countdown gets under way to this year’s Keynsham Winter Festival
Questions remain about why flood risk checks are six years overdue
New floodlighting proposed at Bath City FC’s Twerton Park site
Demolition of fire station recommended for approval despite review
Bath’s Wessex Water agrees to £11m penalty over sewage failures
Business
Plans revealed for holiday lets in ‘arboretum’ near railway arches
The three holiday units would be in one building sharing a communal space facing the arches.
Thursday 13th November 2025
Concern about proposed Street Hub on pavement in Keynsham
The installation is proposed right between Poundland and Peacocks on Keynsham High Street.
Tuesday 11th November 2025
Community
Charity calls for city’s carers to get winter-ready with their finances
All carers can request a call-back from the charity’s dedicated advisor, Charlie, who offers personalised...
Wednesday 12th November 2025
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
Crime
Serial shoplifter is jailed by magistrates for more than seven months
Selway admitted a series of thefts from a shop and also admitted jointly stealing a car.
Thursday 13th November 2025
Bath driver with ‘very, very poor’ record is banned for the fourth time
A totting up ban occurs when a driver accumulates 12 or more points on their licence within three years.
Wednesday 12th November 2025
Education
University seeking to replace fire-damaged facilities at sportsground
The BSU Sportsground was acquired by the university in 2017 to provide facilities close to Newton Park.
Wednesday 12th November 2025
Plans submitted to install lift at landmark Grade I listed Bath building
The changes have been “carefully considered” to minimise the impact on the significance of the building.
Monday 10th November 2025
Health
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
Residents being urged to ‘think pharmacy’ for common conditions
People with one of the seven conditions covered are able to seek help from a pharmacy instead of a GP.
Thursday 6th November 2025
Politics
Padel courts removed from refurbishment plan for Odd Down ground
A revised planning application could be decided this month, including an extension to the pavilion.
Wednesday 12th November 2025
Council set to take housebuilding at Bath Quays into its own hands
The project will see the Avon Street and Green Park Road car parks turned into blocks and pedestrianised...
Tuesday 11th November 2025
What's On
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
Festive drone show postponed after council raises safety concerns
The council has said it would not be permitting the organisers of the show to hire part of the park.
Wednesday 29th October 2025
Sport
Will Butt to captain young Bath Rugby side for Kingsholm clash
Bath head into the fixture buoyed by an impressive 49-19 away victory over Bristol Bears two weeks ago.
Thursday 13th November 2025
Ojomoh: More pressure playing for England A than England seniors
The 25-year-old centre was named vice-captain for England A’s home game with the All Blacks XV.
Tuesday 11th November 2025