Council presses on with latest Local Plan after record response
Plea for volunteers to support Keynsham Community Fridge initiative
Read Easy Bath group marks two graduations and £2,500 donation
Village to stage first community fair to showcase clubs and activities
Grim case of deja vu for Way as Bath fire beleaguered manager
Van Graan hails Bath players’ attitude in destruction of Saracens
Business
Partial reopening of Jolly’s store pulled as restoration work continues
Initial plans would have seen the store partially reopened this month, followed by a grand opening in
Friday 20th March 2026
Holiday let being proposed for empty student apartments in Bath
The proposal would see the use of the building include short-term holiday lets for this academic year only.
Friday 20th March 2026
Community
Ex-England star Crouch at Larkhall to help kids eat and play well
During his time at the Camella Stadium, the 45-year-old joined a training session before hosting a Q&A.
Sunday 22nd March 2026
First phase of works to improve route along River Avon completed
The Bath River Line project will create a 10km linear park that links riverside spaces across the city.
Friday 20th March 2026
Crime
Teenager admits threatening people with knives at care home
Smyth pleaded guilty to three charges of unlawfully and intentionally threatening individuals.
Wednesday 18th March 2026
Two Bath girls receive anti-social behaviour injunctions at youth court
The girls had previously each been given an Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC).
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Education
Bath students weren’t at club linked to deadly outbreak as feared
Anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury on 5th, 6th or 7th March is urged to receive treatment.
Wednesday 18th March 2026
Local social workers set to strike after industrial action is reinstated
Team managers and deputy team managers in children’s social care will take strike action this Thursday.
Wednesday 18th March 2026
Health
Controversial plans for new private health centre are refused
The proposal was developed in collaboration with health professionals from the RUH in Bath.
Thursday 19th March 2026
Plans for new SEND school and children’s care homes in Keynsham
Charlton House was an adult care nursing home until it closed in March 2024.
Thursday 12th March 2026
Politics
Councillors call for limit on number of political leaflets being distributed
Concerns have been raised over the environmental impact of producing the paper leaflets.
Thursday 19th March 2026
Plans submitted to protect landmark pillars and improve road safety
Listed building consent is being sought to dismantle the west pier and rebuild it three metres away.
Wednesday 18th March 2026
What's On
More than 100 classes set to enter the Keynsham Spring Show
It will be held at Keynsham Scout HQ and Keynsham Girlguiding HQ at Ashton Way in the town centre.
Friday 20th March 2026
One-day grassroots literary festival coming to Bath this weekend
The Literary Escape Festival, which will be at Percy Community Centre, is part of a UK?wide touring series.
Thursday 19th March 2026
Sport
Brilliant Bath storm back from 10-0 down to run Saracens ragged
The Blue, Black & White’s nine-try display earned them a 62-15 victory in the Round 11 clash.
Monday 23rd March 2026
Sir James Dyson’s 50% stake in Bath ‘shows PREM’s attractiveness’
Sir James, 78, has entered into a 50:50 partnership with Bruce Craig, who bought the club in 2010.
Friday 20th March 2026