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Scotland international to leave Bath Rugby and join Newcastle Red Bulls

Scotland and Lions centre Chris Harris will leave at the end of the season

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Bath Rugby injury latest: Will Muir and Louie Hennessey hurt in Champions Cup defeat 

The pair are doubts for when Bath travel to Exeter Chiefs on Sunday

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French TV responds to Johann van Graan's accusations over missed high tackles in Bath's semi-final defeat to UBB

The Bath head of rugby was unimpressed at the lack of inspection of three potential card worthy high tackles

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Latest proposals for Sulis Down site could see 200 homes being built

It is the latest attempt by developers to get permission for the Sulis Down development.

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RUH nurses from class of 1996 celebrate 30 years of working in Bath

All trained at the RUH after starting on a Common Foundation in Nursing Programme in 1996.

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Council throws out conversion plans for six-bed HMO in Lower Weston

Only minor alterations were proposed to No.15, including internal reconfiguration to the ground level.

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Men appear before Bath magistrates for offences including robbery

Amet and Vasile are accused of entering the Spar on Batheaston High Street as trespassers in February.

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T20 disappointment for Lansdown 1st XI a day after rain stops play

Rain caused the abandonment of all three of the Lansdown club’s league matches on Saturday 2nd May.

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Avon beaten in finale – but Bath Ladies United sign off with win

The men from Hicks Field earned a losing bonus point from the Counties 2 Tribute Ale Somerset encounter.

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Bear Flat 1st XI league opener cut short by rain but 2nd XI beaten

The seniors’ home game with Trull 1st XI in Somerset League Division Four was brought to a premature end by rain.

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Bath fall to Bordeaux in high-quality Champions Cup semi-final

Van Graan, Bath’s head of rugby, praised Bordeaux and the match officials.

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Finn Russell admits ‘silly mistakes’ proved costly in Bath’s Champions Cup loss

"We're gutted to have been knocked out. We'll be back next year and we'll give it our best again next year."

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Plans for new Weston Lane zebra crossing near school scrapped

The £50,000 put aside for the crossing will be reallocated to fund a proposed scheme in Odd Down.

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More overnight closures of M4 before key regional route reopens

Drivers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and avoid the area, if possible, to avoid delays.

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46-year-old accused of 27 crimes, including in Bath and Keynsham

The 46-year-old is accused of carrying out offences across the region during a six-week period.

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Bath Rugby player ratings from Bordeaux-Begles defeat - 'A star is born'

Bath Rugby were beaten 38-26 by Bordeaux-Bègles in the semi-final of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

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Bath Rugby's Champions Cup dream ended by ruthless Bordeaux-Bègles

Bath Rugby were beaten 38-26 by Bordeaux-Bègles in the semi-final of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

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Beloved mum, nan and friend to many among this week's Somerset funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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The best bar in Bath? Here's my pick and I love it

There's a lot of competition!

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How to watch Union Bordeaux-Begles v Bath Rugby live on TV in the semi-final of the Investec Champions Cup

Bath Rugby travel to France this weekend to take on French Top 14 giants Bordeaux-Begles in the semi-final of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup final