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50-year-old man charged after drink-driving incident on M4 near Bath Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Bid to turn two-bed Fairfield Park home into HMO for six sharers Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Residents being urged to complete and return bowel screening tests Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Serial shoplifter is banned from Julian Road Co-op store for six months Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Temporary one-way system introduced due to unsafe vault under road Tuesday 21st April 2026

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

Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Bid to turn two-bed Fairfield Park home into HMO for six sharers
Wednesday 22nd April 2026

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

Residents being urged to complete and return bowel screening tests
Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Residents being urged to complete and return bowel screening tests

Serial shoplifter is banned from Julian Road Co-op store for six months
Wednesday 22nd April 2026

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

Back-to-back defeats for Larks – but Devs one win from title
Wednesday 22nd April 2026

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

League champs City of Bath men’s 1s sign off with another romp
Wednesday 22nd April 2026

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

Temporary one-way system introduced due to unsafe vault under road
Tuesday 21st April 2026

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

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

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

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

Crime

Man accused of shoplifting kicked Tesco store’s door in a ‘fit of pique’

Man accused of shoplifting kicked Tesco store’s door in a ‘fit of pique’ The solicitor said Hillman “took great umbrage” at being “wrongfully” accused of shoplifting. Tuesday 21st April 2026

Arrest made after more than a dozen 999 calls over drunk M4 driver

Arrest made after more than a dozen 999 calls over drunk M4 driver Specialist roads policing officers were sent to the scene and safely stopped the vehicle in South... Monday 20th 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

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

Permission to turn Bath care home into accommodation for RUH staff

Permission to turn Bath care home into accommodation for RUH staff The conversion into seven apartments will require limited external alterations to the property. Thursday 16th April 2026

Politics

Residents invited to have say on proposed road changes in Bathwick

Residents invited to have say on proposed road changes in Bathwick Bath & North East Somerset Council’s project aims to “rebalance” how road space is used across the Monday 20th April 2026

Six-month road rebuild of Manvers Street in Bath set to begin in May

Six-month road rebuild of Manvers Street in Bath set to begin in May The work will see part of the road rebuilt because the structure beneath it has deteriorated. Thursday 16th 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

Two meetings, two doubles for trainer Carroll at Bath this year

Two meetings, two doubles for trainer Carroll at Bath this year The meeting, which featured an eight-race card, also included a double for jockey Jack Doughty. Tuesday 21st April 2026

Sela on an amazing Bath role model and squad’s special atmosphere

Sela on an amazing Bath role model and squad’s special atmosphere At the victors’ post-match press conference, the 21-year-old praised du Toit for helping him improve his... Tuesday 21st April 2026
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