First public padel courts gain approval with five to be built in village

• The council has granted planning permission for five courts in a village on the edge of the city.

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Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday Lilley hails Bath’s ‘outstanding’ first half in cup loss at Sale • Despite falling behind early on, Bath moved 14-5 ahead – and Sale did not nudge back in front until the 38th minute.

SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath section · Local news · yesterday Why Bath Rugby really can be 'proud' of their efforts in defeat at Sale Sharks • Bath Rugby were beaten 50-28 by Sale Sharks at the CorpAcq Stadium on Sunday in the opening round of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby Cup but the scorelined doesn't tell the whole story

Somerset Live · Local news · yesterday 'Outrageous' rule means empty Bath riverside could still become flats • The 'overbearing' development was rejected but Angela Rayner will have the final say

Somerset Live · Local news · yesterday Bath has snubbed the padel boom but that's about to change • Councillors had previously repeatedly refused to allow the 'gunfire-like' sport in the city

Bath City FC news RSS feed · Sport · yesterday Update your Fanbase app before your next match. • The Fanbase app has had a major update. • To make sure your ticket works at the gate, you’ll need to download the latest version before you next attend. • Update the app on the App Store or Google Play now.

Saltford Parish Council news RSS feed · Community services · yesterday Avon Wildlife Trust ‘Western Forest’ project – advice & funding options for tree planting • Message from the Farm and Tree Advisor for Avon Wildlife Trust: As part of the creation of the Western Forest, we are offering advice, support and funding options to farmers, land-owning

Saltford Parish Council news RSS feed · Community services · yesterday St Mary’s Churchyard – West Gate Return maintenance works scheduled September 2026 • Saltford Parish Council is responsible for the safety maintenance of the closed churchyard at St Mary’s Church, including the historic boundary walls and the costs associated with their repair

Travelwest — West of England transport news · Transport · 7 days ago Help shape the future of Bath’s Park & Ride • Bath & North East Somerset Council wants to hear from everyone who uses Park & Ride, whether regularly or occasionally. • The survey asks about travel habits, how often people use Park & Ride, what they use it for, what works well and where improvements could be made.

What's on: next 14 days

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8 Sep · Saïd Business School (Park End Street) (University of Oxford), Park End Street, Oxford2nd Zurich–Oxford Doctoral Symposium on Real Estate Markets

12 Sep · Royal High Bath Senior School, Bath, EnglandAlumnae Reunion 2026

9–12 Sep · American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, BathAmerica 250 at American Museum & Gardens

9 & 11 Sep · Meet at Bath Abbey Churchyard, BathBath History & Scandals Tour

11 Sep · Green Park BrasserieBrunch & Bottomless Brunch at Green Park Brasserie

9 Sep · Montagu’s Mews (bar/terrace), The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath, EnglandCrescent Jazz - Wednesday 9 September 2026

11 Sep · Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath, Somerset, EnglandDraw Back the Curtain

10–12 Sep · Farleigh Castle Motocross Track, Farleigh Castle, Farleigh HungerfordFarleigh Castle Vets MX 2026

11 Sep · The Hall, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1AJGrounds of The Hall Estate

11 Sep · Bath, UK (venue details not specified)Jane Austen Festival (Bath)

11 Sep · Bath Ale House (upstairs), BathKrowd Keepers: Magic Theatre

11 Sep · The Venue, Whitemead Forest Park, Parkend, Lydney, GloucestershireRoy Orbison Tribute

8 Sep · The Roman BathsT'ai Chi on the Terrace

11 Sep · The Forum, Bath, EnglandThompson Twins' Tom Bailey

9–12 Sep · The Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, UKThrough the Crescent by Studio Ellie Maya

8 SepMary Berry's easy Thai tomato soup recipe that's 'ideal for cold, darker nights'

11 Sep–20 SepThe Jane Austen Festival

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