Warrant without bail issued for driver who caused serious injury
Woman dies after collapsing during visit to Weston retirement home
Appeal lodged after plans for private health centre are refused
Drug-dealer from Corston caught in city centre with 5kg of cannabis
Permission to turn Bath care home into accommodation for RUH staff
Odd Down pipped after recovery threatens to hold up neighbours
Business
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
Bath Building Society sets new targets after finance charter pledge
The move formalises the society’s commitment to improving gender balance and expanding opportunities.
Tuesday 14th April 2026
Community
Plans to transform outside spaces at Assembly Rooms are approved
The scheme will complement the refurbishment and alteration work taking place at the heritage attraction.
Wednesday 15th April 2026
Author’s new book set to raise funds for local charity Dorothy House
Kevin Sermon, the manager of the charity’s Bath Furniture shop on London Road, is a successful author.
Wednesday 15th April 2026
Crime
Man drove while twice the alcohol limit after row with his wife
Frimu was more than twice the legal limit when he was pulled over in the early hours of 8th March.
Wednesday 15th April 2026
Bath builder jailed after admitting £166,000 fraud against resident
Bryan Adams, 36, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court to two years and six months in prison.
Wednesday 15th April 2026
Education
Norland marks graduation day for nannies and degree students
The graduation events took place on 27th March and brought together students, families, friends and staff.
Tuesday 7th April 2026
Praise for Bath’s newest school following recent Ofsted inspection
Hambling View Independent School on Claverton Down Road caters for pupils with complex SEND.
Tuesday 7th April 2026
Health
Bath hospital’s popular outdoor pool reopens for Easter holidays
The RUH is inviting the community to return for another season of outdoor swimming.
Monday 13th April 2026
Residents are urged to support health services during strike action
The industrial action is due to begin on Tuesday 7th April and continue until Monday 13th April.
Friday 3rd April 2026
Politics
Major £5 million road resurfacing work gets under way across Bath
Alongside the £5 million being spent on roads, the council is also putting £950,000 into resurfacing...
Tuesday 14th April 2026
Council offers help with rising heating oil bills for low-income homes
The local authority is making support available through its Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Monday 13th 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
Walcot humbled in derby, Combe win yet again, Avon fall to Saints
Walcot’s derby humbling by Frome has effectively handed the Counties 1 Southern South title to Sherborne.
Thursday 16th April 2026
Bath City Women give league leaders Corsham a tough afternoon
The mid-table Romans led 2-1 at half-time at Twerton Park but ended up beaten 3-2.
Thursday 16th April 2026