The countdown has begun for Party in the City on Friday 15 May - the free opener to the festival season. Bath Literature Festival runs Saturday 16 – Sunday 24 Ma, and Bath International Music Festival runs Saturday 30 May – Sunday 7 June 2026. More at bathfestivals.org.uk

Dr Íris Luz Batalha and Dr Maria Shchepinova

Congratulations to Dr Íris Luz Batalha (left) who has been awarded funding to investigate targeted drug delivery to reduce antimicrobial resistance, and to Dr Maria Shchepinova, who's working on understanding why drugs for Type 2 Diabetes don't work for everyone. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Brown pottery head with scrunched up eyes and looks like he is blowing bubbles with large lips (where spout would have sat)

This #findsfriday we are bringing back a favourite from staff on display in our Roman Gallery.

Found in Westbury Iron Works in the late 19th century, this potter spout froma vessel takes the form of an actor with a comic mask.

TEAM NEWS: Here is your Somerset XI to take on Hampshire today 👊

Lewis Gregory returns to captain the side 💪

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Gloucestershire have lost their first toss of the season.

Jimmy Anderson elects for his Lancashire team to bowl first.

Here we go...

#BecomeGlorious

Fascinating article about the market in Devizes - past and present. An important part of the application to be Town of Culture in 2028.

The Correspondent Magazine Feature: Mining, mud and a fake city on a walk across the Mendips – with memories of intervening in a female knife fight – plus a coat disapproved of by passing animals Part 2 of Unreliable Mendip postcards from Somerset. The walk continues from Uphill to Wells. Harry Mottram put on his walking boots and set off to complete the journey through mud and snow ending …

The Correspondent Magazine Feature: Mining, mud and a fake city on a walk across the Mendips – with memories of intervening in a female knife fight – plus a coat disapproved of by passing animals www.harrymottram.co.uk/2026/04/12/t...

Only 1 month left to see Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print! 👗🩷
A vibrant celebration of one of Britain’s most influential fashion designers.

Don't miss out see this exhibition before it closes on 10 May 2026.
https://ow.ly/QV5l50YF34b

Police: CCTV appeal after public order incident at nightclub www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/04...

Police: news of arrests on those behind the 'car key burglaries' www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/04...

A year since Dan Norris was arrested - what do voters think? Dan Norris remains under investigation on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, voyeurism, and upskirting.

Interesting voxpop from the BBC on Dan Norris: www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

Sat 27-Sun 28 Jun. The Bath Festival of Motoring and Music at Walcot Rugby Club, opposite Lansdown Park and Ride. Tickets are available online via the Bath Festival of Motoring and Music 2026 website: bathfestivalofmotoring.com

Body identified as missing Robyn | Avon and Somerset Police The body recovered from the River Avon near Keynsham has been identified as Robyn, who was reported missing in December.

Sad news from the Police: www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/04...

Bath Voice News: looking back at Widcombe Social Club from a Victorian social club in 1899 to a modern venue - Bath Voice. By Christina Ryan: Some Bath folk know Widcombe Social Club as a music venue, for jazz, folk, Northern soul, and many other genres. Others may have been there for a wedding reception, birthday party, ...

Bath Voice News: looking back at Widcombe Social Club from a Victorian social club in 1899 to a modern venue bathvoice.co.uk/2026/04/07/b...

Wellow Way 10K | March 22, 2026 Join us on the 22nd of March 2026 for the Wellow Way 10K

The Wellow Way Charity Runners The 10km and 5km runs are organised by the Wellow Recreation Committee, in collaboration with the Wellow Community Chest. Thanks to that collective effort on March 22nd 2026, the day raised around £5,000 for local causes. www.eventcreate.com/E/WW10k

Resident Doctors' April 7th Strike Information: www.ruh.nhs.uk/media/news_h...

Bath Voice Sports News: City’s new manager Scott Bartlett’s near impossible task to stave off relegation; Bath Rugby defeat Saracens as they eye their remaining games with the final match in June cruc... By Harry Mottram: Bath City’s future in National League South – the sixth division of the football pyramid – is hanging by a thread. Until it is mathematically impossible for the team to survive with ...

Bath Voice Sports News: City’s new manager Scott Bartlett’s near impossible task to stave off relegation; Bath Rugby defeat Saracens as they eye their remaining games with the final match in June crucial for success bathvoice.co.uk/2026/04/06/b...

Current Vacancies - The Holburne Museum Project Manager: Collections Move Hours: 37.5 per week / Full Time Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 DOE Fixed Term Contract: 18 months with possibility of extension

We’re recruiting for a new part-time Duty Manager to join our small dynamic team, contributing to the smooth running of our front of house operation. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a future in the Museums sector!

📅 Deadline: Fri 1 May, 9am
https://holburne.org/job-vacancies/

DHI in Bath: DHI Trustee Natalie Giles took on the Bath 50km Ultra Challenge to raise vital funds for us. “DHI is a charity very close to my heart,” says Natalie. “I’ve seen first-hand the life-changing impact their work has on individuals and communities.” localgiving.org/fundraising/...

It's MATCHDAY 🙌

⏰ 11am start
🆚 Nottinghamshire
🎟 Tickets on the gate
📍 Cooper Associates County Ground

We can't wait to welcome you back!

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CCTV appeal after car damaged in Bath | Avon and Somerset Police CCTV appeal after car damaged in Bath

Police appeal: www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/04...

Bath Voice Health News: Resident doctors in England will strike from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until Monday 13 April - Bath Voice. By Harry Mottram: The RUH and some health centres and surgeries across the city and beyond will be affected by resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) walking out on strike Tuesday 7 April...

Bath Voice Health News: Resident doctors in England will strike from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until Monday 13 April bathvoice.co.uk/2026/04/02/b...

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Film Bath. UNDERLAND + DIRECTOR Q&A
17:00 on 6 APRIL at THE LITTLE THEATRE CINEMA. SAVE THE DATE BATH FILM FESTIVAL 2026
16 - 25 OCTOBER. filmbath.org.uk @FilmBathUK @Holburne

Bath Voice Theatre Review: an emotionally charged journey for Nuri and Afri in The Beekeeper of Aleppo – portraying the nightmarish world of Syrian refugees bathvoice.co.uk/news/

Bath Voice News: The Mayor of Bath, Dr Cllr Bharat Pankhania, has resigned from his party and Mayoralship over reposting conspiracy theories on social media - Bath Voice. By Harry Mottram: The Mayor of Bath has quit after he reposted conspiracy theories on X – formerly Twitter – causing disbelief and shock amongst his colleagues in the Guildhall. As a result the Mayor ...

Bath Voice News: The Mayor of Bath, Dr Cllr Bharat Pankhania, has resigned from his party and Mayoralship over reposting conspiracy theories on social media tinyurl.com/y3d9wycm @bathnesgreens.org.uk @bathnes.bsky.social @werahobhouse.org.uk @bathlabour.bsky.social

Bath Voice News: the latest issue is out on April 1st - read it here for what's on, sporting fixtures, theatre listings and much more - Bath Voice. By Harry Mottram: The city’s leading monthly newspaper covering politics, local news, sport and much more is out. Thousands of copies are being delivered free to homes in Bath with more available from...

Bath Voice News: the latest issue is out on April 1st – read it here for what’s on, sporting fixtures, theatre listings and much more bathvoice.co.uk/2026/03/30/b...

Investigation under way into mayor's Jewish ambulance arson attack X posts Bath and North East Somerset Council says all councillors are expected to follow a code of conduct.

Bath's Mayor in trouble over social media activity: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Bath Voice Sports News: Bath City appoint Scott Bartlett as manager while fans hope for THE GREAT ESCAPE from relegation bathvoice.co.uk/news/