Councillors call for limit on number of political leaflets being distributed
One-day grassroots literary festival coming to Bath this weekend
Controversial plans for new private health centre are refused
Big names back as Bath aim to return to top of Gallagher PREM
Fine finishes for Bath Uni athletes at international swim meet
Regula nets one and sets up another as Larks sink Winchester
Business
Thousands hit the streets for successful 2026 Bath Half Marathon
Entries for next year's race have already opened, following another successful event.
Monday 16th March 2026
Appeal started after Bath care home is refused permission to extend
The scheme included the removal and replacement of defective cladding on the 1960s building.
Friday 13th March 2026
Community
Local social workers set to strike after industrial action is reinstated
Team managers and deputy team managers in children’s social care will take strike action this Thursday.
Wednesday 18th March 2026
Road closure in Larkhall for completion of gas pipe upgrade project
The final stage of the project follows investigative work carried out at the junction last month.
Wednesday 18th March 2026
Crime
Teenager admits threatening people with knives at care home
Smyth pleaded guilty to three charges of unlawfully and intentionally threatening individuals.
Wednesday 18th March 2026
Two Bath girls receive anti-social behaviour injunctions at youth court
The girls had previously each been given an Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC).
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Education
Bath students weren’t at club linked to deadly outbreak as feared
Anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury on 5th, 6th or 7th March is urged to receive treatment.
Wednesday 18th March 2026
Bath primary school now out of special measures following inspection
The school is now graded by Ofsted as ‘needs attention’ following an inspection in January.
Friday 13th March 2026
Health
Plans for new SEND school and children’s care homes in Keynsham
Charlton House was an adult care nursing home until it closed in March 2024.
Thursday 12th March 2026
Council meeting disrupted by protest over social care redundancies
Councillors were discussing a major restructure to the council’s children’s social care department.
Wednesday 11th March 2026
Politics
Plans submitted to protect landmark pillars and improve road safety
Listed building consent is being sought to dismantle the west pier and rebuild it three metres away.
Wednesday 18th March 2026
New private operator to take over council-run car park in Keynsham
The car park will remain open after 1st April but be operated by Euro Car Parks with similar pricing.
Tuesday 17th March 2026
What's On
More than 12,000 people set to take on this year's Bath Half Marathon
The event, Bath’s largest sporting and community fixture, has become a key date in the elite calendar.
Thursday 12th March 2026
Trailblazing Bishop to appear in conversation at Keynsham church
The event will feature an interview exploring Bishop Rose’s life, ministry and leadership, followed by a...
Monday 2nd March 2026
Sport
Another Tuesday dismissal as Romans crash to defeat at Horsham
As in the clash with Boro and has happened on numerous times this season, City were undone by a late goal.
Wednesday 18th March 2026
Depleted Team Bath fall to NXT Gen League’s bottom team Dragons
Hopes were high for a second successive victory when they visited winless Welsh side NexisLexis Dragons.
Wednesday 18th March 2026