Local social workers set to strike after industrial action is reinstated
Road closure in Larkhall for completion of gas pipe upgrade project
Teenager admits threatening people with knives at care home
Plans submitted to protect landmark pillars and improve road safety
Another Tuesday dismissal as Romans crash to defeat at Horsham
Depleted Team Bath fall to NXT Gen League’s bottom team Dragons
Business
Thousands hit the streets for successful 2026 Bath Half Marathon
Entries for next year's race have already opened, following another successful event.
Monday 16th March 2026
Appeal started after Bath care home is refused permission to extend
The scheme included the removal and replacement of defective cladding on the 1960s building.
Friday 13th March 2026
Community
New private operator to take over council-run car park in Keynsham
The car park will remain open after 1st April but be operated by Euro Car Parks with similar pricing.
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Councillor says costs for new Fashion Museum are not “over-running”
Councillor Elliott said the £54 million figure had remained the same for the last two years.
Monday 16th March 2026
Crime
Two Bath girls receive anti-social behaviour injunctions at youth court
The girls had previously each been given an Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC).
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Bath court issues warrants for pair facing cattle cruelty charges
The animal welfare case charges are being brought by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Education
Bath primary school now out of special measures following inspection
The school is now graded by Ofsted as ‘needs attention’ following an inspection in January.
Friday 13th March 2026
MP urges Government to ban children from having phones in school
There are concerns that leaving the policy at guidance level does not offer enough protection for schools.
Thursday 12th March 2026
Health
Plans for new SEND school and children’s care homes in Keynsham
Charlton House was an adult care nursing home until it closed in March 2024.
Thursday 12th March 2026
Council meeting disrupted by protest over social care redundancies
Councillors were discussing a major restructure to the council’s children’s social care department.
Wednesday 11th March 2026
Politics
Four lorry drivers admit breaching 18t Cleveland Bridge weight limit
The temporary 18-tonne weight limit was extended for another year last autumn.
Monday 16th March 2026
Bath MP reveals cost of new Fashion Museum is now £54 million
The MP revealed the latest figure for the Fashion Museum while speaking in the House of Commons.
Monday 9th March 2026
What's On
More than 12,000 people set to take on this year's Bath Half Marathon
The event, Bath’s largest sporting and community fixture, has become a key date in the elite calendar.
Thursday 12th March 2026
Trailblazing Bishop to appear in conversation at Keynsham church
The event will feature an interview exploring Bishop Rose’s life, ministry and leadership, followed by a...
Monday 2nd March 2026
Sport
Odd Down extend perfect start to March by beating struggling Grove
The Bath side picked up their third successive victory – giving them nine points from nine in March.
Wednesday 18th March 2026
Walcot have point to prove in top-of-table tussle with Sherborne
Walcot hold second place and are level on points with Sherb, both sides having won 15 and lost two matches.
Wednesday 18th March 2026