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‘Welcoming’ Bath Spa campus nursery rated as Good by Ofsted
Parents say their children love going to nursery and that staff keep them well informed of daily activities. …

Car dealer set to pay more than £18,000 following investigation
The court was told the company sold a vehicle to a consumer without disclosing known engine issues. …

Victoria Art Gallery space to reopen after conservation project
The conservation work took place to protect the Grade II*-listed building for future generations. …

Twerton self-storage site wins permission for Sunday opening
Safestore in Bath applied to extend its opening hours to include Sundays from 10am to 4pm. …

Speed restrictions to come into force on Bath commuter route
14 people have been killed or seriously hurt since 2014 on the stretch between Marksbury and Ubley. …

Countdown gets under way to first ever Bath Restaurant Week
To promote the event and raise charity funds, Bath BID is organising a Waiters’ Race on 7th April. …

Fund to continue investing in arms companies despite concerns
The Avon Pension Fund Committee recently voted to maintain its current approach to investing. …

Work begins on redevelopment of former gas works site in Bath
Contractors have begun land remediation works at the former gas works site at Bath Riverside. …

Bath-based letting agency acquired by Andrews Property Group
The acquisition increases Andrews’ total managed portfolio to over 5,500 properties. …

Proposals submitted to create nine new homes at farm near Bath
There are currently disused dairy buildings on the site and unit previously used for car repairs. …

Government allocates £3.5m to improve Bath’s flood defences
The £3.5 million allocated for Bath will fund a scheme to replace the two sluice gates in Twerton. …

New stadium at The Rec would be ‘Bath’s biggest carbuncle ever’
Ken Loach is one of thousands of people who have responded to the latest plans for the Rec. …

Closures planned for safety improvement works in Bathampton
The improvements will see a new raised footway being built on the canal bridge in the village. …

Conversion plans for holiday let in village near Bath approved
Occupancy of the holiday let will be restricted to a maximum of six guests at any one time. …

Bath woman takes on fundraising bike ride in memory of sister
Jackie, from Weston, aims to raise £4,500 for Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland as a tribute to her sister. …

Work planned to repair Thermae Spa column damaged by lorry
The damaged column is on the frontage of the Thermae Bath Spa in Hot Bath Street. …

Retirement apartment scheme submitted for former care home
A new proposal is being brought forward to create 10 self-contained retirement apartments. …

B&NES Council opposes Bristol Airport’s latest attempt to expand
The regional airport wants to expand to serve 15 million passengers per year. …

Tourism minister hails Bath’s potential for attracting UK visitors
Chris Bryant MP toured Bridgerton filming locations in Bath for English Tourism Week. …

MP visits city golf course site ahead of its 2025 season opening
Since 2023, Future Golf Ventures has managed the course and redesigned it to enhance the experience. …

Decision due on proposed new lease for Bath’s Fairfield House
A council report sets out the proposed new lease for the property to Fairfield House Bath CIC. …

Avon Fire & Rescue urges residents to test their smoke alarms
Smoke alarms can give someone the few extra seconds they need to escape in a fire. …

Moorland Road branch of Morrisons to close due to cost increases
The future of the Post Office, contained within the store, remains uncertain at the moment. …

Bath Christmas Market helps boost city with £60 million spend
An estimated 444,000 visitors to the annual event resulted in a strong economic boost for Bath. …