Temporary one-way system introduced due to unsafe vault under road The council has removed the entry restrictions in Avon Street, saying it will minimise disruption.

The one-way system began on Friday 17th April and looks set to continue until Thursday 7th May. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

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.

Figures show that all families who submitted their applications on time received a school offer. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/educati...

Plans to demolish kennels near Keynsham and build seven homes The site was converted into kennels more than 40 years ago, and continued until the recent closure of the business.

The wider site contains caravan storage areas which have been in operation for more than 30 years. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...

Man accused of shoplifting kicked Tesco store’s door in a ‘fit of pique’ The solicitor said Hillman “took great umbrage” at being “wrongfully” accused of shoplifting.

Duty solicitor Will Palmer told the court that Hillman “took great umbrage” at being “wrongfully” accused of shoplifting. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...

Children’s books theme announced for village’s first ever scarecrow trail Households and businesses are encouraged to create a scarecrow inspired by a favourite character.

Residents in Bitton are being invited to take part in the trail, which will take place over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd May. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Consultation shows huge opposition to new residents’ parking zone The council says the informal consultations were carried out following requests from residents.

The aim is to improve the environment and ensure that scarce parking is fairly allocated. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Arrest made after more than a dozen 999 calls over drunk M4 driver Specialist roads policing officers were sent to the scene and safely stopped the vehicle in South Gloucestershire.

Police said the information provided by the public enabled officers to respond quickly, and no collisions or injuries were reported. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/a...

Restoration work to begin on railway with bus replacements planned Restoration work is planned on the footbridge in Sydney Gardens and the eastern entrance to Box Tunnel.

Network Rail is preparing to start restoration work on the footbridge in Sydney Gardens and the eastern entrance to Box Tunnel. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Driver more than four times alcohol limit given suspended sentence Ball was slurring her words and repeating herself, and the off-duty police officer could smell alcohol.

Ball was slurring her words and repeating herself and the off-duty officer could smell alcohol. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/d...

Residents invited to have say on proposed road changes in Bathwick Bath & North East Somerset Council’s project aims to “rebalance” how road space is used across the city.

This section is one of four schemes in the city that will add more than 6.2 km of new cycling routes across Bath. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Developer launches appeal after refusal of major solar farm near Bath The solar farm at Burnett would generate enough electricity to power more than 5,700 homes.

The council received 41 objections citing concerns including the loss of agricultural land and the impact on the Green Belt. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...

Eight blocks of student accommodation gains approval at university Planners estimated the accommodation would remove the need for the equivalent of 386 student houses.

Planners estimated that the student accommodation would remove the need for the equivalent of 386 student houses. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...

Bath College unveils new early years suite and Norland bursary The new training suite has been created to reflect real early years settings, with realistic zones.

The new training suite has been created to reflect real early years settings, with realistic zones and simulation features. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/educati...

Bath traffic warden was racially abused by driver, court hears Wilson had parked in a disabled bay near Waitrose in Walcot Street but was not displaying a Blue Badge.

Prosecutor Maree Doyle told the court that Wilson had parked in a disabled bay near Waitrose in Walcot Street. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/t...

Request to turn Keynsham HMO into children’s care home is refused The property would house a maximum of five children with 24/7 staffing support.

There would be a maximum of five children and 24/7 staffing support. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...

Six-month road rebuild of Manvers Street in Bath set to begin in May The work will see part of the road rebuilt because the structure beneath it has deteriorated.

The work, which starts on 26th May, will see part of the road rebuilt because the structure beneath it has deteriorated. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Warrant without bail issued for driver who caused serious injury Henderson-Lyons had been driving in Oldfield Park when she caused serious injury to the victim.

The court heard that Henderson-Lyons had failed to attend an appointment with the Probation Service. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/w...

Appeal lodged after plans for private health centre are refused The refusal is said to be “inconsistent” with the approval of comparable development nearby.

Core services lined up include GP access, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and mental health counselling. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/health/...

Permission to turn Bath care home into accommodation for RUH staff The conversion into seven apartments will require limited external alterations to the property.

The council received five letters of objection, one of which was written on behalf of 22 local residents. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/health/...

Plans to transform outside spaces at Assembly Rooms are approved The scheme will complement the refurbishment and alteration work taking place at the heritage attraction.

The venue had been due to reopen in late 2026, but current signage says it will be in 2027. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...

Author’s new book set to raise funds for local charity Dorothy House Kevin Sermon, the manager of the charity’s Bath Furniture shop on London Road, is a successful author.

Three of Dorothy House’s shops are staging book signings with Kevin. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Man drove while twice the alcohol limit after row with his wife Frimu was more than twice the legal limit when he was pulled over in the early hours of 8th March.

Travelling at about 50mph, he was hitting kerbs and crossing into the lane on the other side. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...

Bath builder jailed after admitting £166,000 fraud against resident Bryan Adams, 36, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court to two years and six months in prison.

Adams received more than £166,000 from a client to build a single-storey side extension. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Major £5 million road resurfacing work gets under way across Bath Alongside the £5 million being spent on roads, the council is also putting £950,000 into resurfacing footways.

The programme will run from now until the end of the summer, with the work scheduled to take place before colder conditions. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Off-duty nightclub bouncer is cleared of public order offence Mr Perkins had not been on duty that night, but was at the club at North Parade socially.

Mr Perkins had not been on duty that night, but was at the club at North Parade socially and had a couple of drinks. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/o...

Discount supermarkets fighting to build a store in Keynsham Planning consultants for Lidl recently lodged an objection to Aldi’s proposed store on Bath Road.

Lidl has applied for prior approval to knock down two industrial buildings, said to be no longer fit for purpose. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...

Bath Building Society sets new targets after finance charter pledge The move formalises the society’s commitment to improving gender balance and expanding opportunities.

“Our People Strategy is designed to help everyone succeed and includes a clear plan to meet our gender balance targets" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...

Council offers help with rising heating oil bills for low-income homes The local authority is making support available through its Crisis and Resilience Fund.

“We know that rising heating oil costs are causing real concern for some households, especially for people on low incomes" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Plans submitted to turn boutique hotel in Lansdown into a house Hill House was built in 1760 and was originally called the Belvedere Inn.

Hill House was built in 1760 and was originally called the Belvedere Inn. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...

Bath hospital’s popular outdoor pool reopens for Easter holidays The RUH is inviting the community to return for another season of outdoor swimming.

The pool is aimed at families as well as casual swimmers, while 30-minute lane sessions are also on offer. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...