Council set to spend £1.85m on hydroelectric power plant plans
21-year-old man is charged with three drugs offences in Bath
Latest plans to increase size of Twerton HMO refused by planners
Corston man convicted of 21 sexual offences against children
Tributes paid to D-Day veteran Stan Ford who has died aged 100
Delivery rider ran over pedestrian, causing catastrophic injuries
Business
Council proposes raft of repairs at city centre homewares store
Due to water leaking in and maintenance issues, ceiling and lime plaster works are being proposed.
Monday 9th February 2026
New flagship M&S store opens its doors at SouthGate in Bath
All staff from the Stall Street branch have transferred to the new store in SouthGate.
Wednesday 4th February 2026
Community
Residents are asked to have say on plans for new School Streets
School Streets use short, timed vehicle restrictions at the start and end of the school day to cut
Friday 6th February 2026
Controversial HMO conversion in Bloomfield gains approval
The council also received 20 objections, highlighting concerns about parking and increased traffic.
Friday 6th February 2026
Crime
Bath man is fined £40 after being found in possession of spice
Weir had failed to attend his court hearing, so a warrant without bail had been issued.
Monday 9th February 2026
Uninsured boy racer appears in court after doing 125mph on M5
Penfold was stopped in December 2024 by police who had been travelling in an unmarked vehicle.
Friday 6th February 2026
Education
King Edward’s to close Weston pre-prep as part of £3m junior move
The school has announced a £3 million project to bring its pre-prep and junior schools together.
Monday 26th January 2026
Parents in ‘uproar’ over handling of Royal High prep school’s closure
There was said to be “uproar” at a question-and-answer session attended by around 40 parents.
Monday 26th January 2026
Health
Council-run care home is rated ‘Good’ following CQC inspection
The rating follows a recent inspection of the home, which has been run by B&NES Council since 2020.
Thursday 5th February 2026
Safety boost as Labyrinth renews £3k sponsorship of Bath Safe Bus
The renewed backing will help keep the Safe Bus operating every Friday and Saturday night.
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Politics
Council drops plans for Discovery Card and recycling centre changes
The council had proposed cutting recycling centre hours and charging for Discovery Cards.
Monday 9th February 2026
Cross-party call-in submitted over latest Bath traffic trials decision
A group of councillors have outlined detailed reasons for demanding a rethink on the decision.
Monday 9th February 2026
What's On
Butcombe Brewing Co renews partnership with Bath Half event
Every Bath Half finisher will be handed a can of Goram IPA Zero at the end of the race.
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Two centuries of eye-catching poster art go on show in Bath
Highlights of the exhibition also include posters by Bath designers Clifford and Rosemary Ellis.
Thursday 29th January 2026
Sport
City boost squad by signing young defender and ex-Wolves striker
Sullivan, aged 18, has arrived at the Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park on a non-contract basis.
Monday 9th February 2026
Hat-trick for Frost as 10-try Bath slam Sharks in PREM Rugby Cup
Bath, the cup holders, had the four-try bonus point sewn up by the interval, turning around 26-7 in front.
Monday 9th February 2026