Main News
City centre cordon in place after people begin “feeling unwell”
A cordon has been put in place around Stall Street after several people reported “feeling unwell”. …
Council-owned company’s plans for city centre flats win approval
Concerns had been raised about the potential for noise between the proposed flats and the existing flats. …
Five nights of resurfacing work set to get under way near the RUH
The resurfacing work is expected to take up to five nights to complete, depending on the weather. …
New lease of life granted for vacant car repair workshop in Bath
Permission was sought to change the use of the site to commercial, business and services. …
Estate agents raise more than £8k to support vulnerable youngsters
Teams across Bath and Bristol took static bikes into the branches and pedalled virtual distances. …
University bestows honorary degree on Olympic swimming coach
David McNulty has been based at the Team Bath Sports Training Village since 2008. …
Intoxicated detainees left naked in cells due to too few checks
“Immediate action” has been taken after inspectors found too few checks were being carried. …
Pupils excel at Swainswick’s ‘Outstanding’ village primary school
Ofsted inspectors say the 80-pupil school in Swainswick is Outstanding across the board. …
Controversial LTN on Sydney Road has “eroded trust in politicians”
Bollards were installed across Sydney Road where it becomes Sydney Place back in April. …
Endoscopy unit plan for Peasedown hospital in bid to cut waiting lists
The RUH Trust has secured funding to increase diagnostic capacity across the region. …
Bath firefighters to take on 1,000-mile challenge for cancer charity
The crew are aiming to complete a total of 1,000 miles in aid of Cancer Research UK. …
Bath City Farm launches £40,000 fundraiser in bid to meet costs
Running costs at the site in Whiteway have already risen by around £80,000 this year. …
Plans for six houses at woodland in Lambridge submitted to council
The scheme involves the removal of a “substantial” number of trees and shrubs at the site. …
New cross-city bus links for Bath announced by First West of England
A number of services are being extended from 1st September to provide cross-city routes. …
Bath-based ITV drama McDonald & Dodds returns for fourth series
The new series consists of three feature-length episodes, each focusing on a different mystery. …
1920s gala event held to mark centenary at Bath Central Library
The first free public lending library in Bath was opened in July 1924 in the Victoria Art Gallery. …
University partners with council for Bath Quays North development
A new partnership has been formed between the council and university to develop the site. …
Plans to redevelop Southdown garage for new housing approved
A terrace of three houses will be built to replace lock-up garages at the “backland site”. …
Maritime company becomes latest tenant at new Bath Quays site
BMT has signed a lease for space on the second floor and the entire third floor at No.1 Bath Quays. …
Local care home welcomes French guests for special picnic
Shockerwick House was chosen as the perfect place as it has a special connection with a resident. …
HSBC branch in Bath closes for two weeks for refurbishment works
While the branch is closed, people are encouraged to attend pop-ups at Green Park Station. …
South West in Bloom judges tour Bath for city’s latest entry
Royal Horticultural Society judges Nick Jones and Rod Pooley were hosted by the Bath in Bloom group. …
CEO of St John’s Foundation set to retire after six years in post
Catharine Brown has been appointed as interim CEO of the charity, which is the 11th oldest in England. …
Lidl “fully committed” to opening store despite pulling application
The discount supermarket chain has long planned to build a new store off London Road in Bath. …