Concerns continue over rural buses as funding to conclude in March
Plans submitted to convert former Bath restaurant into five-bed home
Sex offender gets 18-week suspended sentence for breaching orders
Bath believe they’ll do well in Europe, says ‘excited’ van Graan
Larks stage late show to recover for incredible draw with Falmouth
Avon win again, Walcot drubbed at Sherborne, Combe get walkover
Business
Post Office service begins at convenience store in village near Bath
The “lighter format” branch has opened at Premier Bitton Convenience Store in the High Street.
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Changes being proposed at two historic landmark city centre pubs
Work is proposed at both The Huntsman at Terrace Walk and The Crystal Palace at Abbey Green.
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Community
Local charity Dorothy House’s Christmas tree collection service returns
Run by volunteers, the Dorothy House Christmas Tree Collection has been going since 2017.
Monday 1st December 2025
Keynsham councillor’s fears over Charlton Road 20mph extension
A local councillor has said installing a 20mph limit on the road will achieve “very little”.
Monday 1st December 2025
Crime
Judge jails 49-year-old Bath man for 16 weeks for assaulting PCSO
The judge heard that the 49-year-old had missed Probation Service and drug rehabilitation appointments.
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
25-year-old man remanded in custody after assault at Bath Bus Station
Hardman had failed to attend court in relation to an assault causing actual bodily harm.
Monday 1st December 2025
Education
Views being sought on plans for SEND school and children’s homes
The plans would see the vacant Charlton House repurposed into a 30-place specialist school.
Friday 28th November 2025
Call for end to ‘profiteering’ care as council spends millions of pounds
Councils are spending an increasing amount of money on care for vulnerable children.
Wednesday 26th November 2025
Health
Birth registration service introduced at Bath’s Royal United Hospital
The change means the parents don’t need to leave their babies to visit a register office.
Tuesday 11th November 2025
Special visit for RUH from Time is Precious charity and Greg Davies
The charity has donated £465,000 to the RUH and helped refurbish areas to support children.
Friday 7th November 2025
Politics
Council approves appointment of its new CEO with £175,000 salary
Sophie Broadfield will take over as the council’s top officer from Will Godfrey from 1st January.
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Two companies fined for unauthorised works to Grade I listed building
The prosecution by B&NES Council saw Knight Frank fined £120,000 and Emery Brothers £70,000.
Monday 1st December 2025
What's On
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
Refund row as drone show is postponed for a year following concerns
The event at Royal Victoria Park has been now been postponed until November 2026.
Tuesday 4th November 2025
Sport
Bath had no fears over erasing deficits at Saracens says Spencer
The reigning champions hit back from 14-0 adrift early on to score 10 unanswered points.
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Way: Good that Bath City players don’t consider draw acceptable
The Enterprise National League South tussle at the Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Town ended 1-1.
Monday 1st December 2025