Arrest made after more than a dozen 999 calls over drunk M4 driver
Restoration work to begin on railway with bus replacements planned
Driver more than four times alcohol limit given suspended sentence
Residents invited to have say on proposed road changes in Bathwick
Developer launches appeal after refusal of major solar farm near Bath
Relegated Romans cause one of biggest shocks of league season
Business
Discount supermarkets fighting to build a store in Keynsham
Planning consultants for Lidl recently lodged an objection to Aldi’s proposed store on Bath Road.
Tuesday 14th April 2026
Bath Building Society sets new targets after finance charter pledge
The move formalises the society’s commitment to improving gender balance and expanding opportunities.
Tuesday 14th April 2026
Community
Six-month road rebuild of Manvers Street in Bath set to begin in May
The work will see part of the road rebuilt because the structure beneath it has deteriorated.
Thursday 16th April 2026
Woman dies after collapsing during visit to Weston retirement home
Ambulance crews attended, along with a critical care team from the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.
Thursday 16th April 2026
Crime
16-month ban for drink-driver who fell off his motorbike near Bath
After giving the positive breath test, 36-year-old Head was taken to hospital with a broken collar bone.
Friday 17th April 2026
Bath traffic warden was racially abused by driver, court hears
Wilson had parked in a disabled bay near Waitrose in Walcot Street but was not displaying a Blue Badge.
Friday 17th April 2026
Education
Eight blocks of student accommodation gains approval at university
Planners estimated the accommodation would remove the need for the equivalent of 386 student houses.
Friday 17th April 2026
Bath College unveils new early years suite and Norland bursary
The new training suite has been created to reflect real early years settings, with realistic zones.
Friday 17th April 2026
Health
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
Permission to turn Bath care home into accommodation for RUH staff
The conversion into seven apartments will require limited external alterations to the property.
Thursday 16th April 2026
Politics
Bath builder jailed after admitting £166,000 fraud against resident
Bryan Adams, 36, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court to two years and six months in prison.
Wednesday 15th April 2026
Major £5 million road resurfacing work gets under way across Bath
Alongside the £5 million being spent on roads, the council is also putting £950,000 into resurfacing...
Tuesday 14th April 2026
What's On
Dyrham Park’s tulip display returns with art and spring events
The National Trust property near Bath will host “Tulip Mania” from Monday 13th April to Monday 4th May.
Wednesday 8th April 2026
Newbridge Arts Trail set to return with over 30 artists this May
Organisers say this year’s trail will include several new artists and makers alongside many familiar faces.
Tuesday 24th March 2026
Sport
Bath shrug off Spencer’s absence to dismantle Quins at Rec
Scrum-half Spencer had been due to start but was withdrawn because of a shoulder problem.
Monday 20th April 2026
Ominous for rivals: van Graan admits Bath not at best in 48-15 win
The match on Saturday highlighted Bath’s success in bringing through young players.
Monday 20th April 2026