Thief admits smash and grab raid on Keynsham jewellery store

THE smash and grab raider of a Keynsham jewellery store has been remanded in custody after admitting the robbery.

Luke Lane, aged 28, of Mangotsfield, Bristol, pleaded to raiding Manning’s Jewellers on Bath Hill when he appeared before Bath Magistrates Court.

House of Commons inquiry into Kraft takeover of Cadbury

MPs are to hold an inquiry into the takeover of Cadbury by US food giant Kraft and the controversial move to close the Keynsham factory with the loss of 400 jobs.

Plea to parents . . . have your say on school merger

As consultation is about to start on the merger of Keynsham's two comprehensive schools, parents are being urged to voice their opposition to the move.

Cricketer runs for his nephew

Keynsham cricketer Ian Payter is running in the Bath half marathon in aid of his brave  little nephew who desperately needs a special £2,800 push chair.

Charlie Roche will be three next Monday (15th). He is autistic, suffers with dyspraxia and is in the...

Keynsham's MP attacks plan to give £100,000 to Theatre Royal

Keynsham’s MP Dan Norris has hit out at council plans to give up to £100,000 towards the refurbishment of Bath’s Theatre Royal.
Bath and North East Somerset Council’s budget plans include allocating between £50,000 and £100,000 to the...