Bath Echo

MP urges Government to ban children from having phones in school There are concerns that leaving the policy at guidance level does not offer enough protection for schools.

There are concerns that leaving the policy at guidance level does not offer enough protection for schools. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...

Bath businesswomen launch modern design-led wellness brand Vicki Jackson and Bonny Hall, who both live in Bath, met while working together at Lovehoney.

AYA launched in October 2025 and has already gained strong early customer reviews. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...

Plans for new SEND school and children’s care homes in Keynsham Charlton House was an adult care nursing home until it closed in March 2024.

Charlton House was an adult care nursing home until it closed in March 2024. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Police highlight risks posed by illegal young drivers in villages near Bath Youngsters are buying cars on Facebook or taking parents’ cars in the middle of the night.

“We are encouraging parents to have conversations with their young people around the dangers of this behaviour" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/p...

Coin collection among various items stolen in Twerton burglary Personal items and a collection of coins were stolen from a property in Redland Park in Twerton.

CCTV, house-to-house and forensic enquiries have been conducted. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/c...

Council meeting disrupted by protest over social care redundancies Councillors were discussing a major restructure to the council’s children’s social care department.

There are set to be five redundancies but many more social workers have had their roles and teams eliminated. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...

Plans submitted to turn Weston school campus into a private house The building was a residential house until 1950, when it was converted to a nursing home and then school.

The main school building is Grade II listed and dates from the 19th century. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/educati...

Bath sex assault trial delayed over prison van’s late arrival to court The court heard that Sanderson was in custody in Liverpool on an unrelated matter.

Sanderson has denied intentionally touching a police constable’s leg in a sexual way in October 2024. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/s...

Fundraising continues in memory of young doctor from Keynsham More than £3,000 has already been pledged for Daniel’s CRUK Race Night, being held this Friday.

More than £3,000 has already been pledged for Daniel’s CRUK Race Night, which will be held on Friday. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Hundreds of region’s fatal and serious collisions “entirely preventable” In 2025, there were 711 collisions in the region in which at least one person was killed or seriously injured.

In 2025, there were 711 collisions across the force area in which at least one person was killed or seriously injured. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/h...

City centre road temporarily closed after vault begins to collapse St James’ Parade was closed to all traffic after significant cracks began to appear in the tarmac.

Two-way signals have now been put in place on the other side of the road. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Potential sites for solar farms and wind turbines spark alarm in village More than 100 people attended a meeting last week, organised by a group of concerned residents.

The aim is to support 5MW of community-owned renewable generation across the district by 2030. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Locals being encouraged to visit mobile wellness van to quit smoking The team will offer stop smoking support, health coaching and heart health check-ups.

The team will offer stop smoking support, health coaching and heart health check-ups. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Woman set to take on Bath Half after saving her mum’s life with CPR Olivia will run the race on Sunday in support of the charity, two years after performing CPR on her mum.

Olivia Sugg will run the race on Sunday in support of the charity, two years after performing CPR on her mum. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Secondary students bring Winter Olympics fun to Keynsham care home The students ran a variety of activities, from curling to ice hockey, giving residents the chance to join in.

“It was wonderful to see our students bringing so much energy and joy to Meryton Place" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/educati...

Court bans pair from entering Bath after thefts from jewellery stores As part of their bail conditions, Manea and the teenager must not enter the city of Bath.

As part of their bail conditions while they await sentence, Manea and the teenager must not enter the city of Bath. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/c...

Firefighters recover body from River Avon in centre of Bath The body was initially seen near Kensington Meadows, before being recovered near Pulteney Bridge.

Firefighters from Avon Fire & Rescue Service were seen swimming across the water from their boat near the weir. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/es/fire...

Bath MP reveals cost of new Fashion Museum is now £54 million The MP revealed the latest figure for the Fashion Museum while speaking in the House of Commons.

“It will hopefully open in 2030 and will be a fabulous place to show the transformative power of fashion" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...

Work under way on latest city centre scheme to improve active travel Work has begun on Upper Borough Walls, with the programme set to be completed by the end of 2026.

The scheme includes around 300 metres of new cycle paths and eight new crossings. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Teen driver fled from police after ‘honest mistake’ on Bath roundabout The 19-year-old was seen swerving across three lanes, and he sped away at around 60mph from police.

He was seen swerving across three lanes, and sped away at around 60mph from police, who had their blue lights on. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/t...

Special visitors welcomed by staff and residents at Bath care home Fudge, Splat and Woody spent around an hour moving through the home, mingling with residents and staff.

The team brought along three birds – Fudge, Splat and Woody – who spent around an hour moving through the home. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

Planning permission granted for three car-free homes in Westmoreland The two new buildings will be on land described as brownfield at the rear of Thornbank Place.

One of the buildings will have two one-bed flats, and the other will be a one-bed detached property. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...

Special day for Bath’s RUH as three cousins are born just hours apart Georgie said the family had joked about the babies arriving together, but never expected it to come true.

"It was so special seeing the cousins all together and being able to pop down the hall and see one another on the ward" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/health/...

Glamping pods plan for wedding guests at Priston Mill is refused An application was submitted for four pods to cater for guests attending events at Priston Mill.

The application said visitors to the countryside venue sometimes have functions over a number of days and late at night. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...

Man must pay £600 in compensation for assaulting four police officers Officers found Snook in the road receiving treatment for a self-inflicted cut.

Snook deliberately spat at one of them and was placed in a spit hood as a result. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...

Application to keep primary school’s temporary specialist classroom The Portakabin has been in situ at the school at Lympsham Green since 2019.

The Portakabin has been in situ at the school at Lympsham Green since 2019. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/educati...

Fire crews leave historic station for last time ahead of redevelopment Bath’s fire crews are now operating from a new temporary station just off the Lower Bristol Road.

For the next year and a half, crews will operate from a temporary fire station located just off the Lower Bristol Road. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/es/fire...

More bus electrification works being lined up at First’s Bath depot First has submitted an application for six steel gantries to house more electric vehicles at the site.

First has submitted an application for six steel gantries to house more electric vehicles at the depot. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...

Conflict of interest issue halts Bath trial of police employee There were no other prosecutors at the magistrates’ court that day who could take over the case.

There were no other prosecutors at the magistrates’ court that day who could take over the case. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/c...

Plans submitted for five padel courts next to railway line at Bathampton Demand for padel facilities is growing, particularly for venues to accommodate quality coaching.

Demand for such facilities is said to be growing, particularly for venues to accommodate quality coaching. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...