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Council says new city centre Wetherspoons can open from 7am
Revolution closed in November, reportedly after its bid to restructure its lease was rejected. …

Plans for tip at Locksbrook Road are recommended for approval
The site currently comprises the council’s street cleansing depot and a car park used by the VW garage. …

Overnight closures for Milsom Quarter scheme exploratory works
It is hoped the scheme will provide better space for people around the proposed Fashion Museum. …

Free entry being offered to Bath’s Parade Gardens following trial
The move comes after an ‘open doors’ event attracted more than 29,000 visitors to the park. …

Council ‘victimising’ people by making them pay for boat salvage
The council will be seeking recovery of £72,600 for the removals once the operation is completed. …

Locals being reminded about weekend closure of M4 near Bath
The motorway will be closed in both directions between junctions 18 and 19 from 7pm this evening. …

Bath’s MP calls for more to be done to provide affordable housing
It comes after Curo drew the MP’s attention to the extent of the funding issues they were facing. …

Council set to spend millions to repair roof of historic Jolly’s store
The store will be closed for the next year while essential restorative works are carried out. …

Charity completes transformative project at Bath’s Brickfields Park
The park in Bath has had a £75,000 transformation thanks to a partnership project with B&NES Council. …

Road closed after sinkhole opens up near Bath primary school
The hole on the road along Richmond Place is close to St Stephen’s Primary School. …

New 16-bed Intensive Care Unit opens at Royal United Hospital
The new unit provides care for some of the sickest patients at the hospital in Bath. …

Cost to run air ambulance rises to more than £5m each year
Critical care doctors have been part of Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity’s crew since 2019. …

Residents invited to learn more about water safety at open day
The station will be opening its doors to raise awareness of the role the service plays in water rescue. …

Five-year vision for local heritage services approved by council
The Roman Baths has generated more surplus return to the local authority than ever before. …

Morleys set to take over Jolly’s in Bath with spring 2026 opening
The announcement comes following months of talks between landlord B&NES Council and Morleys Stores. …

Thousands hit the streets for triumphant 2025 GetPRO Bath Half
It is the first time the popular fundraising event was organised by London Marathon Events. …

Green credentials at Haycombe Crematorium praised in report
The inspector looked at Haycombe’s cremation and administration facilities, and environmental credentials. …

Work finally begins at former Bath Press site for 146 new homes
The first phase of the redevelopment of the historic site will comprise 146 new homes. …

Inspector dismisses appeal for housing at South Stoke plateau
The planning inspectorate said that councillors were right to refuse permission and has dismissed the appeal. …

Premier Inn set to build 152-room hotel following site demolition
Permission was granted in September to knock down the building and build a 152-room hotel. …

Three men are arrested after drugs warrant executed in Bath
Officers seized a significant quantity of ketamine, cash, mobile phones and drug paraphernalia. …

Plans to install solar panels on three buildings at Bath hospital
The panels are for the roofs of the Princess Margaret Wing, South Blocks and the pathology department. …

Panel backs decision to make Sydney Road closure permanent
A group of residents are now fundraising to put in a legal challenge over the controversial decision. …

Entrance pillar ‘accidentally’ demolished in Royal Victoria Park
The pillar was damaged by a contractor vehicle for the Bath Half leaving Royal Victoria Park. …