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‘Professional criminal’ jailed for 50 weeks for latest string of offences Thursday 23rd April 2026

New Italian restaurant opens on Quiet Street in centre of Bath Thursday 23rd April 2026

Bath toad patrol bucks national decline with another strong year Thursday 23rd April 2026

80-year-old man admits causing serious injury to cyclist in Bath Thursday 23rd April 2026

Bath firefighters set to host “Be Water Aware” event in city centre Thursday 23rd April 2026

‘Professional criminal’ jailed for 50 weeks for latest string of offences

‘Professional criminal’ jailed for 50 weeks for latest string of offences

Thursday 23rd April 2026
New Italian restaurant opens on Quiet Street in centre of Bath
Thursday 23rd April 2026

New Italian restaurant opens on Quiet Street in centre of Bath

Bath toad patrol bucks national decline with another strong year
Thursday 23rd April 2026

Bath toad patrol bucks national decline with another strong year

80-year-old man admits causing serious injury to cyclist in Bath
Thursday 23rd April 2026

80-year-old man admits causing serious injury to cyclist in Bath

Bath firefighters set to host “Be Water Aware” event in city centre
Thursday 23rd April 2026

Bath firefighters set to host “Be Water Aware” event in city centre

Team Bath off bottom of NXT Gen League after impressive home win
Thursday 23rd April 2026

Team Bath off bottom of NXT Gen League after impressive home win

Walcot secure league runners-up spot after victory in derby
Thursday 23rd April 2026

Walcot secure league runners-up spot after victory in derby

Business

Developer launches appeal after refusal of major solar farm near Bath

Developer launches appeal after refusal of major solar farm near Bath The solar farm at Burnett would generate enough electricity to power more than 5,700 homes. Monday 20th April 2026

Discount supermarkets fighting to build a store in Keynsham

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

Community

Temporary one-way system introduced due to unsafe vault under road

Temporary one-way system introduced due to unsafe vault under road The council has removed the entry restrictions in Avon Street, saying it will minimise disruption. Tuesday 21st April 2026

Children’s books theme announced for village’s first ever scarecrow trail

Children’s books theme announced for village’s first ever scarecrow trail Households and businesses are encouraged to create a scarecrow inspired by a favourite character. Tuesday 21st April 2026

Crime

50-year-old man charged after drink-driving incident on M4 near Bath

50-year-old man charged after drink-driving incident on M4 near Bath Specialist roads policing officers attended the incident and safely brought the vehicle to a stop. Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Serial shoplifter is banned from Julian Road Co-op store for six months

Serial shoplifter is banned from Julian Road Co-op store for six months The court heard that Latchem targeted the Co-op at Burlington Place on Julian Road on various dates. Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Education

Over 94% of children due to start school given their first-choice place

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

Eight blocks of student accommodation gains approval at university

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

Health

Residents being urged to complete and return bowel screening tests

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

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

Bid to turn two-bed Fairfield Park home into HMO for six sharers

Bid to turn two-bed Fairfield Park home into HMO for six sharers The application says the development will not harm the amenity of neighbours or the character of the area. Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Consultation shows huge opposition to new residents’ parking zone

Consultation shows huge opposition to new residents’ parking zone The council says the informal consultations were carried out following requests from residents. Monday 20th April 2026

What's On

Dyrham Park’s tulip display returns with art and spring events

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

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

Back-to-back defeats for Larks – but Devs one win from title

Back-to-back defeats for Larks – but Devs one win from title The Larks followed up their 3-1 setback at Willand Rovers on 15th April by losing 4-2 at Bashley on Saturday. Wednesday 22nd April 2026

League champs City of Bath men’s 1s sign off with another romp

League champs City of Bath men’s 1s sign off with another romp City of Bath men’s 1st XI wrapped up a memorable campaign by dishing out yet another hammering. Wednesday 22nd April 2026
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‘Professional criminal’ jailed for 50 weeks for latest string of offences

‘Professional criminal’ jailed for 50 weeks for latest string of offences

Thursday 23rd April 2026
New Italian restaurant opens on Quiet Street in centre of Bath

New Italian restaurant opens on Quiet Street in centre of Bath

Thursday 23rd April 2026
Bath toad patrol bucks national decline with another strong year

Bath toad patrol bucks national decline with another strong year

Thursday 23rd April 2026
80-year-old man admits causing serious injury to cyclist in Bath

80-year-old man admits causing serious injury to cyclist in Bath

Thursday 23rd April 2026
Bath firefighters set to host “Be Water Aware” event in city centre

Bath firefighters set to host “Be Water Aware” event in city centre

Thursday 23rd April 2026
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