Charity calls for “indispensable” local bus routes to be reinstated
Friday 1st December 2023
Festive characters set to arrive at SouthGate shopping centre
Donations to Bath Cats & Dogs Home appeal to be doubled
Cold weather sees gritting teams head out across the district
Support being offered for rough sleepers across the Bath area
Warning issued over frozen pipes as temperatures start dropping
Council to stop taking unaccompanied children seeking asylum
Business
Bath student racing team launches sponsorship appeal for 2024
In 2024, the team will compete at Silverstone, as well as in international Formula Student events.
Thursday 30th November 2023
Search launched for new chair of council-owned housing company
The role is being advertised to secure a smooth transition when the current Chair steps down.
Thursday 23rd November 2023
Community
Accessible wheelchair play unit introduced at Royal Victoria Park
The bespoke unit has two ramps which enable children to access an off-ground play platform.
Wednesday 29th November 2023
Councillors launch campaign in bid to improve 101 response times
The councillors were recently invited to meet staff and call handlers at Avon & Somerset Police.
Wednesday 29th November 2023
Crime
Two men jailed after causing fatal collision on A367 near Bath
The pair were racing side-by-side into a sharp bend when one of them was involved in a collision.
Monday 27th November 2023
'Sophisticated’ cannabis factory discovered in abandoned building
More than 1,000 cannabis plants were discovered, along with a sophisticated set up for cultivation.
Friday 24th November 2023
Education
Call for government to improve funding for schools across Bath
Ms Hobhouse spoke of the considerable underfunding and unmanageable workloads faced by teachers.
Thursday 16th November 2023
Artificial heart design sees students win international competition
Team Bath Heart took top prize at the grand final of the first-ever Heart Hackathon.
Monday 13th November 2023
Health
Staff from the RUH meet King Charles III at special NHS reception
The event celebrated the contribution of international nurses and midwives working in the NHS.
Monday 27th November 2023
Residents urged to have say on proposed changes to care provision
A consultation, which closes on 18th December, has been launched to gather views on the proposals.
Monday 27th November 2023
Politics
Bid to increase size of home replacing Waterworks Cottage refused
A bid to change one of the new homes from having three bedrooms to four was turned down.
Wednesday 29th November 2023
Council tax bills to double on second homes if latest plans approved
There are more than 800 second homes in Bath and North East Somerset which would be hit by the hike.
Tuesday 28th November 2023
