Shopkeepers’ Fury Over ‘Undemocratic’ Bin Collection Change That Could Cost Businesses Thousands Thursday, July 31, 2025 bath council bincollection businesses wastemanagement liberaldemocrats shopkeepers policychange opposition localgovernment Bath and North East Somerset Council is moving forward with a contentious revision to city centre bin collection times, sparking outrage among local shopkeepers who warn the change could cost some businesses up to £3,000 … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Replace Bath’s Historic Fire Station with Modern Facility Wednesday, July 30, 2025 firestation bath avon redevelopment architecture firefighting wellbeing heritage safety modernisation Bath’s iconic fire station near Cleveland Bridge, an Art Deco gem from 1938, is set to be demolished and replaced with a modern facility. Avon Fire and Rescue Service has submitted a planning application to Bath and North … Read More
Man Suffers Broken Leg in Violent Bath Street Assault Wednesday, July 30, 2025 assault bath crime police investigation inquiry witness femur violence emergency A man in his early 70s sustained a broken leg after being assaulted on Argyle Street in Bath. The incident occurred near Pulteney Bridge following a verbal dispute between the victim and another individual. According to Avon … Read More
University of Bath Drives £500 Million Boost for Local Economy and Jobs Wednesday, July 30, 2025 university bath economy employment students investment procurement startups community innovation A recent report from Oxford Economics has revealed that the University of Bath significantly fuels the local economy, generating over £500 million in gross value added (GVA) during the 2023/24 academic year. This contribution … Read More
Councillors Upheld in Blocking Noise-Heavy Padel Courts in Bath Tuesday, July 29, 2025 padel bath noise planning councillors sports courts appeal residents council sport Councillors in Bath have been vindicated in their decision to block the city’s first Padel courts, following an appeal that confirmed the distinctive “gunfire-like” noise of the sport as a legitimate reason for refusal. … Read More
New Bird and Blend Tea Shop Opens in Bath Featuring Unique and Exclusive Blends Monday, July 28, 2025 tea blends birdandblend bath launch exclusive community coldbrew mixology luxury Bath is set to welcome a new luxury tea destination as independent tea brand Bird and Blend prepares to open its latest shop on Burton Street this Friday, August 1. Renowned for their imaginative and quirky blends, Bird and … Read More