Council begins process to sell off three pieces of surplus land
Plans for popular Bath boxing gym’s relocation hit the spot
Man drove home from a wake while twice over the alcohol limit
Bid to remove ‘rare’ part of Bath’s industrial heritage is blocked
Legal move submitted to confiscate Bath drug dealer’s assets
Plans to divide Bath estate agent’s office space are branded ‘alien’
Business
Jolly’s distinctive ‘Mock Tudor’ architecture set to be replaced
Extensive restoration work and repairs have been taking place at the store since it closed in February 2025.
Friday 24th April 2026
New Italian restaurant opens on Quiet Street in centre of Bath
PrimaVista has opened on Quiet Street in premises that until January were occupied by Bardacious.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Community
Long-awaited Keynsham play park refurbishment remains on hold
The town council looks after the facilities under an agreement with B&NES Council.
Friday 24th April 2026
Bath toad patrol bucks national decline with another strong year
The latest total takes the number of amphibians recorded by the patrol over 24 seasons to more than 55,000.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Crime
Man breached 20-year order banning him from keeping animals
The farmer previously admitted to causing unnecessary suffering to his dog Daisy.
Friday 24th April 2026
‘Professional criminal’ jailed for 50 weeks for latest string of offences
Magistrates said the offences were so serious that only a custodial sentence could be justified.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Education
Over 94% of children due to start school given their first-choice place
Figures show that all families who submitted their applications on time received a school offer.
Tuesday 21st April 2026
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
Health
Residents being urged to complete and return bowel screening tests
Screening kits are sent by post to everyone aged 50 to 74 who is registered with a GP.
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
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
Politics
Bid to turn two-bed Fairfield Park home into HMO for six sharers
The application says the development will not harm the amenity of neighbours or the character of the area.
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
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
What's On
Bath firefighters set to host “Be Water Aware” event in city centre
Avon Fire & Rescue Service will hold its “Be Water Aware” event at Brunel Square on Saturday 25th April.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Children’s books theme announced for village’s first ever scarecrow trail
Households and businesses are encouraged to create a scarecrow inspired by a favourite character.
Tuesday 21st April 2026
Sport
Much-changed Bath side to face Saints in PREM table-top tussle
Only 10 of the 23 players selected against Harlequins have been picked again for the Saints match.
Friday 24th April 2026
Bath City Women given nasty shock by five-goal Whitchurch
Bristol outfit Whitchurch romped to a 5-0 success at the Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park.
Friday 24th April 2026