Council to spend £2 million shoring up vaults next to Roman Baths
Bath & North East Somerset Council will spend £2 million on a long-term solution to shore up the vaults...
Historic telephone box next to Assembly Rooms to be restored
Man accused of historic sex offences dating as far back as 1961
Leading law firm with offices in Bath enters administration
13-year-old Bath girl admits charges including assaulting police
Network Rail on track to extend Platform 1 at Bath Spa Station
Business
New dawn for Rising Sun pub as apartments scheme is approved
The Grade II-listed Rising Sun, which has been closed since 2022, will be converted into seven apartments.
Thursday 30th April 2026
Popular Flourish food hall near Bath is named best in the country
Flourish at Farleigh Road, in the village of Norton St Philip, was a finalist for two categories.
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Community
Racecourse set to host budget-friendly Bank Holiday family day
The new “Permission to Picnic” offer will allow families to take their own food and drink to enjoy.
Thursday 30th April 2026
American Museum unveils summer theatre and music evenings
Running through June, July and August, the season will combine outdoor performances, music and food.
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Crime
Bath magistrates ask for pre-sentence report on drug dealer
The court heard that Willetts used social media platforms to supply drugs.
Thursday 30th April 2026
Bath magistrates hand voyeur 18-week suspended jail sentence
The 18-week prison sentence has been suspended for 18 months as there is a “real chance of...
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Education
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
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
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
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
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
Sport
Team Bath suffer 10th defeat but gain bonus point at high-fliers
The Blue & Gold demonstrated their growing resilience as they secured a well-earned bonus point on the road.
Thursday 30th April 2026
Hampset 1st XI overcome Chew but 2nd XI and Sunday side are beaten
Hampset won by 97 runs when they visited Chew Valley for their final pre-season friendly.
Thursday 30th April 2026