Number of traffic wardens to rise but using electric bikes ruled out
Butcombe Brewing Co renews partnership with Bath Half event
Police step up their investigation into suspected drug-related affray
MP is further arrested over alleged offences including voyeurism
Controversial Lansdown traffic restrictions to be made permanent
Warrant without bail is issued by Bath magistrates for serial thief
Business
Office space being proposed for vacant Spiritualist church in Bath
The scheme involves changing the use of the lower ground and ground floor to offices.
Thursday 29th January 2026
Restaurant closes its doors after succumbing to financial pressures
The owners last year revealed hopes of making Bardacious an international brand.
Wednesday 28th January 2026
Community
£1.7m funding boost for council’s ongoing Fashion Museum plans
The money from WECA will support initial works to deliver the new museum.
Monday 2nd 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
Crime
Drug-driver pleads guilty after being found in possession of ketamine
Magistrates were told that Craddock is battling drug dependency and has mental health issues.
Friday 30th January 2026
Driver was more than twice over alcohol limit when he crashed
Sparey had collided with the rear of a parked vehicle in icy conditions, and the police were then called.
Thursday 29th January 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
B&NES Carers’ Centre marks 30th birthday with new contract
The Carers’ Centre now runs services for more than 6,200 adult carers and 1,000 young carers.
Friday 30th January 2026
Woman urges others to attend ‘lifesaving’ cervical screening tests
Cervical screening checks the health of the cervix and helps prevent cervical cancer.
Friday 30th January 2026
Politics
Bath's Clean Air Zone expected to make £800,000 loss next year
The cost of running the zone will soon be higher than the money the council expects to make from drivers.
Friday 30th January 2026
Inspector dismisses appeal to redevelop garage block in Walcot
Planners had said the proposed house would look out of place and harm nearby Grade II listed Dover Place.
Wednesday 28th January 2026
What's On
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
Dates already revealed for next year’s Bath Christmas Market
The announcement comes hot on the heels of this year’s market, which finished on Sunday.
Friday 19th December 2025
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