Uninsured boy racer appears in court after doing 125mph on M5
Controversial HMO conversion in Bloomfield gains approval
Pedestrian safety improvements being proposed in Twerton
Man is fined £880 for dodging rail fare and public order offence
Police appeal for help to identify men after racial incident in Bath
52-year-old carried out assault in Bath pub after being provoked
Business
New flagship M&S store opens its doors at SouthGate in Bath
All staff from the Stall Street branch have transferred to the new store in SouthGate.
Wednesday 4th February 2026
Council refuses Curo’s plans for permanent car park on new estate
Curo had admitted that the current parking provision did not adequately support The Hub.
Wednesday 4th February 2026
Community
Bath-based Forest of Imagination project wins national award
The award recognised the 2025 project Imagining the Future of the Forgotten Land.
Thursday 5th February 2026
Council-run care home is rated ‘Good’ following CQC inspection
The rating follows a recent inspection of the home, which has been run by B&NES Council since 2020.
Thursday 5th February 2026
Crime
Keynsham man denies assaulting his cousin, causing ABH
San-Jaques appeared before Bath magistrates on Wednesday 28th January to deny the allegation.
Thursday 5th February 2026
47-year-old Bath man admits stealing Prada sunglasses worth £302
Nimmo was seen on CCTV concealing the Prada Linea Rossa glasses at The Sunglass Hut.
Wednesday 4th February 2026
Education
King Edward’s to close Weston pre-prep as part of £3m junior move
The school has announced a £3 million project to bring its pre-prep and junior schools together.
Monday 26th January 2026
Parents in ‘uproar’ over handling of Royal High prep school’s closure
There was said to be “uproar” at a question-and-answer session attended by around 40 parents.
Monday 26th January 2026
Health
Safety boost as Labyrinth renews £3k sponsorship of Bath Safe Bus
The renewed backing will help keep the Safe Bus operating every Friday and Saturday night.
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Charitable detectorists donate £40,000 for PET-CT scanner at RUH
What started as a tribute has grown into the largest metal detecting event in Europe.
Monday 2nd February 2026
Politics
Number of traffic wardens to rise but using electric bikes ruled out
Parking enforcement officers currently use cars and mopeds to patrol the area.
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
MP is further arrested over alleged offences including voyeurism
A police investigation into MP Dan Norris began in December 2024, the force has said.
Monday 2nd February 2026
What's On
Butcombe Brewing Co renews partnership with Bath Half event
Every Bath Half finisher will be handed a can of Goram IPA Zero at the end of the race.
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Two centuries of eye-catching poster art go on show in Bath
Highlights of the exhibition also include posters by Bath designers Clifford and Rosemary Ellis.
Thursday 29th January 2026
Sport
Bath’s Winter Olympians proud and excited over Milano-Cortina calls
Thirteen bobsleigh and skeleton athletes who train in Bath have been picked by Team GB.
Monday 2nd February 2026
Butt leaving Bath, Tuipulotu’s England A call, students win again
Butt says he is incredibly excited to be joining Exeter Chiefs on a three-year contract this summer.
Friday 30th January 2026