13-year-old Bath girl admits charges including assaulting police
Network Rail on track to extend Platform 1 at Bath Spa Station
Bath magistrates ask for pre-sentence report on drug dealer
New dawn for Rising Sun pub as apartments scheme is approved
Racecourse set to host budget-friendly Bank Holiday family day
Bath magistrates hand voyeur 18-week suspended jail sentence
Business
Popular Flourish food hall near Bath is named best in the country
Flourish at Farleigh Road, in the village of Norton St Philip, was a finalist for two categories.
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Plans submitted to convert 14-bed Keynsham hotel to housing
Hayward's at the Grasmere currently provides bed and breakfast accommodation in 14 en-suite bedrooms.
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Community
American Museum unveils summer theatre and music evenings
Running through June, July and August, the season will combine outdoor performances, music and food.
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Family pay tribute after two drivers are jailed over fatal A36 crash
The BMW driven by Alfie Cook was involved in a head-on crash with a Ford Fiesta being driven by Ella Cook.
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Crime
Teachers feared violence after Bath teenager’s threatening emails
The boy from Bath, who was 14 at the time he sent the messages, pleaded guilty to three offences.
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Man stole T-shirts from Bath shop to swap for whisky, court hears
Lees had been caught on CCTV in the shop on Abbeygate Street on 1st April.
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Education
Bath startup secures €4.1 million to scale plastic-free material
Naturbeads, a University of Bath spin-off, has received the funding to help establish a production plant in...
Monday 27th April 2026
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
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
Council begins process to sell off three pieces of surplus land
At Chatham Row, the “minor” land holding is said to be surplus to the Corporate Estates’ portfolio and...
Monday 27th April 2026
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
What's On
Festival-themed trail for visitors to Roman Baths during half-term
Mission Floralia will bring a series of hands-on activities to the popular Bath attraction.
Tuesday 28th April 2026
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
Sport
Odd Down Devs secure league championship thanks to 6-0 romp
The unbeaten Down secured the crown on Tuesday 28th April, thanks to a 6-0 win.
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Bath 1st XI romp to win over South Wilts in ECB Club Championship
Bath 1st XI opened their competitive programme with a 73-run trouncing of visitors South Wilts 1st XI.
Wednesday 29th April 2026