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£6m project to improve safety on A46 near Bath to get under way Wednesday 14th January 2026

Bath MP calls for ‘proper funding’ during visit to St Martin's Hospital Wednesday 14th January 2026

Locals urged to join Julian House’s Big Bath Sleep Out fundraiser Wednesday 14th January 2026

New Superintendent announced for Bath and North East Somerset Wednesday 14th January 2026

Bath Press lorry movements being ‘closely monitored’ after breach Wednesday 14th January 2026

£6m project to improve safety on A46 near Bath to get under way

£6m project to improve safety on A46 near Bath to get under way

Wednesday 14th January 2026
Bath MP calls for ‘proper funding’ during visit to St Martin's Hospital
Wednesday 14th January 2026

Bath MP calls for ‘proper funding’ during visit to St Martin's Hospital

Locals urged to join Julian House’s Big Bath Sleep Out fundraiser
Wednesday 14th January 2026

Locals urged to join Julian House’s Big Bath Sleep Out fundraiser

New Superintendent announced for Bath and North East Somerset
Wednesday 14th January 2026

New Superintendent announced for Bath and North East Somerset

Bath Press lorry movements being ‘closely monitored’ after breach
Wednesday 14th January 2026

Bath Press lorry movements being ‘closely monitored’ after breach

Ban for businessman who drove home after Christmas drinks
Wednesday 14th January 2026

Ban for businessman who drove home after Christmas drinks

First-half goals put paid to Bath City Women Development
Wednesday 14th January 2026

First-half goals put paid to Bath City Women Development

Business

New plans for 200 homes at Sulis Down to be revealed to the public

New plans for 200 homes at Sulis Down to be revealed to the public The land was taken out of the Green Belt a decade ago for a development of up to 300 homes. Tuesday 13th January 2026

Plans submitted to turn Grosvenor House into student accommodation

Plans submitted to turn Grosvenor House into student accommodation The plans for Grosvenor House involve turning it into cluster flats of up to 103 bed spaces. Tuesday 13th January 2026

Community

Bath’s new M&S store to open on 4th February after £17m relocation

Bath’s new M&S store to open on 4th February after £17m relocation M&S first announced the relocation from its existing location in Stall Street in the summer of 2024. Monday 12th January 2026

Staff at mental health charity Second Step to go on strike over pay

Staff at mental health charity Second Step to go on strike over pay More than 100 workers will walk out for four days at sites in Bath and the West of England. Monday 12th January 2026

Crime

Bath man admits charges of stalking and threatening to kill his ex

Bath man admits charges of stalking and threatening to kill his ex The court heard that Russell had demanded money from his victim for the upset she had caused him. Tuesday 13th January 2026

Appeal launched after cars damaged with sledgehammer in Bath

Appeal launched after cars damaged with sledgehammer in Bath The incidents happened on the evening of Saturday 3rd January, between 7pm and 11pm. Monday 12th January 2026

Education

Council grant for new pre-school training space at popular nursery

Council grant for new pre-school training space at popular nursery The Snapdragons chain has received a grant to help fund the proposed purpose-built training space. Wednesday 7th January 2026

Student donations help raise over £1m for British Heart Foundation

Student donations help raise over £1m for British Heart Foundation The landmark total has been reached through the annual Student Moving Out Campaign. Tuesday 30th December 2025

Health

Locals urged to support health services during busiest week of year

Locals urged to support health services during busiest week of year The first week of January is traditionally a time of significantly increased demand for services. Tuesday 6th January 2026

Festive cheer for patients thanks to hospital’s Musician in Residence

Festive cheer for patients thanks to hospital’s Musician in Residence Frankie uses live music to bring comfort and connection to patients and staff. Monday 5th January 2026

Politics

Council praised in survey for highways and Park & Ride services

Council praised in survey for highways and Park & Ride services The council achieved the highest satisfaction score out of 111 local authorities for contact and reporting. Tuesday 13th January 2026

Yellow box enforcement could increase to raise council’s income

Yellow box enforcement could increase to raise council’s income The council plans to increase its use of the powers to bring in another £250,000 next year. Tuesday 13th January 2026

What's On

Dates already revealed for next year’s Bath Christmas Market

Dates already revealed for next year’s Bath Christmas Market The announcement comes hot on the heels of this year’s market, which finished on Sunday. Friday 19th December 2025

Countdown gets under way to this year’s Keynsham Winter Festival

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

Sport

City of Bath chase 11th straight league win when Chippenham visit

City of Bath chase 11th straight league win when Chippenham visit Chippenham 2nd XI will provide the opposition in a Division 2 East match being played at Kingswood School. Wednesday 14th January 2026

Raynes sent off as brave Bath bow out of FA Trophy to Southend

Raynes sent off as brave Bath bow out of FA Trophy to Southend Raynes was dismissed in the 20th minute of the fourth-round tie with Southend United. Wednesday 14th January 2026
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£6m project to improve safety on A46 near Bath to get under way

£6m project to improve safety on A46 near Bath to get under way

Wednesday 14th January 2026
Bath MP calls for ‘proper funding’ during visit to St Martin's Hospital

Bath MP calls for ‘proper funding’ during visit to St Martin's Hospital

Wednesday 14th January 2026
Locals urged to join Julian House’s Big Bath Sleep Out fundraiser

Locals urged to join Julian House’s Big Bath Sleep Out fundraiser

Wednesday 14th January 2026
New Superintendent announced for Bath and North East Somerset

New Superintendent announced for Bath and North East Somerset

Wednesday 14th January 2026
Bath Press lorry movements being ‘closely monitored’ after breach

Bath Press lorry movements being ‘closely monitored’ after breach

Wednesday 14th January 2026
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