New Italian restaurant opens on Quiet Street in centre of Bath
Bath toad patrol bucks national decline with another strong year
80-year-old man admits causing serious injury to cyclist in Bath
Bath firefighters set to host “Be Water Aware” event in city centre
Team Bath off bottom of NXT Gen League after impressive home win
Walcot secure league runners-up spot after victory in derby
Business
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
City of Bath men’s 1st XI wrapped up a memorable campaign by dishing out yet another hammering.
Wednesday 22nd April 2026