Police appeal launched after car sustains damage in central Bath
Ofsted highlights the many strengths of special school near Bath
Greeting card firm brings community Easter spirit to care home
Bumper entries to kick off new season at Bath Racecourse
New era for historic Bath hotel as refurbishment nears completion
Teen drug dealer from Bath admits charges at Bristol Crown Court
Business
Chartist House conversion plan is approved with no ‘affordable’ flats
Originally three houses dating from 1724, the conversion to offices was carried out in 1982.
Thursday 2nd April 2026
Another legal bid gets under way to close down city centre ‘drug den’
A closure order was put in place on the property last summer, and Curo is working to take back possession.
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Community
Police warning to youths over the dangers of derelict buildings
Neighbourhood officers say they have seen a rise in young people entering derelict buildings across the area.
Thursday 2nd April 2026
No opening date yet for replacement bridge on key regional route
Used by around 16,000 vehicles a day, the old overbridge was closed to traffic in the summer of 2023.
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Crime
Magistrates place 47-year-old man under curfew for latest offence
Nimmo will be electronically tagged and must stay in between 6pm and 6am for two months.
Monday 30th March 2026
Driver found with 14 different drugs in his system when he crashed
Following the crash, police and ambulance attended and Craddock was found slumped in his seat.
Friday 27th March 2026
Education
World Book Day celebrations at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
Pupils have benefited from opportunities to meet and engage with visiting authors.
Tuesday 31st March 2026
St Keyna Primary opens new expansion creating 200 extra places
Bath & North East Somerset Council has invested £5.3 million in the expansion project.
Monday 30th March 2026
Health
Residents being asked to help shape local dementia support plan
The feedback from residents will be used to help develop a Dementia Strategy for the district.
Friday 27th March 2026
Bath RUH patient shares warning over ovarian cancer symptoms
At first, the problem was thought to be linked to her age and an oversensitive bladder.
Thursday 26th March 2026
Politics
Controversial Whiteway HMO approved after density data checks
A decision was deferred until 18th March to give officers the chance to investigate data concerns.
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Government reforms could see net-zero homes rules being scrapped
New rules will raise the minimum environmental standards for new homes, but limit the maximum being provided.
Wednesday 1st April 2026
What's On
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
Village to stage first community fair to showcase clubs and activities
The first ever Bitton Community Fair will be held on Saturday 18th April at St Mary’s Church.
Monday 23rd March 2026
Sport
Romans likely to be relegated, admits new boss Bartlett
The Magpies triumphed 3-0 at York Road on Tuesday to leave Bath 10 points adrift of Farnborough.
Thursday 2nd April 2026
Five finals, two titles for Bath Uni on BUCS Big Wednesday
Five teams from the Somerset institution were in action on Big Wednesday, which was staged at Loughborough.
Thursday 2nd April 2026