Council ramps up security with 24-hour closure of city centre junction
University’s reusable scheme saves more than 4500 disposable cups
Bath women being urged to check for symptoms of cervical cancer
Short-stay parking trial in Oldfield Park is set to become permanent
Milsom Street in Bath set to close during the day for seven weeks
Range of services available for people struggling with mental health
Business
‘Call for sites’ set to be held for housing developments in B&NES
Proposals are being set out to update and re-engage with residents over the new housing figures.
Monday 20th January 2025
Residents urged to have their say on latest rugby stadium proposals
More than 3,600 people commented on the club’s initial plans to build an 18,000-seater stadium.
Wednesday 15th January 2025
Community
Proposal submitted to return Grade I listed property to residential use
The application says it was originally a home so the conversion would be “entirely in character”.
Monday 20th January 2025
Man taken to hospital following collision with building in city centre
Emergency services were called shortly after 2pm to reports of the incident on Westgate Buildings.
Friday 17th January 2025
Crime
Police renew appeal to reunite stolen items with their rightful owners
Officers have recently added more items to an online gallery of suspected stolen property.
Monday 20th January 2025
Men arrested in connection with attack on 16-year-old near Bath
The men were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, false imprisonment and GBH wounding with intent.
Monday 13th January 2025
Education
Secondary school becomes first in Bath to introduce Yondr pouches
The pouch is locked magnetically, so pupils are in possession of their phone but cannot be distracted.
Tuesday 21st January 2025
More work needed to get primary school out of special measures
The school at Mount Road in Southdown was rated as Inadequate by Ofsted in June 2023.
Monday 20th January 2025
Health
New website launched to help residents improve their mental health
Residents will be able to self-refer to the Talking Therapies service through the new website.
Friday 17th January 2025
Parents urge council to reconsider planned closure of respite service
The Newton House respite care service offers short stays for people with severe care needs.
Thursday 16th January 2025
Politics
Plans to convert family home into five-bed HMO in Walcot refused
The application was refused as the property does not meet the required EPC rating.
Tuesday 21st January 2025
Planning inspector orders Bath homeowner to reduce hedge height
The row of evergreen trees grow alongside the boundary of the property on Leighton Road.
Friday 17th January 2025