Fears over plans for up to 105 homes next to Keynsham woodland
Popular Flourish food hall near Bath is named best in the country
Teachers feared violence after Bath teenager’s threatening emails
American Museum unveils summer theatre and music evenings
Bath 1st XI romp to win over South Wilts in ECB Club Championship
Morale-boosting draw for Bath City Women in build-up to cup final
Business
Plans submitted to convert 14-bed Keynsham hotel to housing
Hayward's at the Grasmere currently provides bed and breakfast accommodation in 14 en-suite bedrooms.
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Bath startup secures €4.1 million to scale plastic-free material
Naturbeads, a University of Bath spin-off, has received the funding to help establish a production plant in...
Monday 27th April 2026
Community
Family pay tribute after two drivers are jailed over fatal A36 crash
The BMW driven by Alfie Cook was involved in a head-on crash with a Ford Fiesta being driven by Ella Cook.
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Festival-themed trail for visitors to Roman Baths during half-term
Mission Floralia will bring a series of hands-on activities to the popular Bath attraction.
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Crime
Man stole T-shirts from Bath shop to swap for whisky, court hears
Lees had been caught on CCTV in the shop on Abbeygate Street on 1st April.
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Man drove home from a wake while twice over the alcohol limit
A member of staff at Tesco was concerned that a customer was intoxicated and alerted the police.
Monday 27th April 2026
Education
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
Planners estimated the accommodation would remove the need for the equivalent of 386 student houses.
Friday 17th April 2026
Health
Residents being urged to complete and return bowel screening tests
Screening kits are sent by post to everyone aged 50 to 74 who is registered with a GP.
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
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
Politics
Council begins process to sell off three pieces of surplus land
At Chatham Row, the “minor” land holding is said to be surplus to the Corporate Estates’ portfolio and...
Monday 27th April 2026
Long-awaited Keynsham play park refurbishment remains on hold
The town council looks after the facilities under an agreement with B&NES Council.
Friday 24th April 2026
What's On
Bath firefighters set to host “Be Water Aware” event in city centre
Avon Fire & Rescue Service will hold its “Be Water Aware” event at Brunel Square on Saturday 25th April.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
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
Sport
Van Graan ‘gutted’ by manner of Bath’s last-gasp loss to Saints
Northampton needed a penalty from the last act of the game to edge a cracking match 41-38.
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Larks sign off with win – but Devs suffer heartbreak in title race
The Larks hosted Mousehole, from the far west of Cornwall, at a sun-drenched Camella Stadium on Saturday.
Tuesday 28th April 2026