First phase of works to improve route along River Avon completed
Holiday let being proposed for empty student apartments in Bath
Traffic diversion planned during wall stabilisation work in Batheaston
Controversial TV screen on top of Bath Press sales suite can stay
More than 100 classes set to enter the Keynsham Spring Show
Sir James Dyson’s 50% stake in Bath ‘shows PREM’s attractiveness’
Business
Plan submitted to erect new phone mast outside Bath City Farm
The proposed site for the new mast is the grass verge beside the pavement at Kelston View.
Thursday 19th March 2026
Thousands hit the streets for successful 2026 Bath Half Marathon
Entries for next year's race have already opened, following another successful event.
Monday 16th March 2026
Community
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
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
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
Bath primary school now out of special measures following inspection
The school is now graded by Ofsted as ‘needs attention’ following an inspection in January.
Friday 13th 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 12,000 people set to take on this year's Bath Half Marathon
The event, Bath’s largest sporting and community fixture, has become a key date in the elite calendar.
Thursday 12th March 2026
Trailblazing Bishop to appear in conversation at Keynsham church
The event will feature an interview exploring Bishop Rose’s life, ministry and leadership, followed by a...
Monday 2nd March 2026
Sport
Big names back as Bath aim to return to top of Gallagher PREM
Bath will take on the North Londoners in the first match of Round 11 following the league’s two-month
Thursday 19th March 2026
Fine finishes for Bath Uni athletes at international swim meet
The competition was held at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Scotland’s capital last week.
Thursday 19th March 2026