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Midsomer Norton stabbing leaves victim in hospital as man and child arrested

The older suspect, charged with a list of offences, has been named by police

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'Superb' BBC true crime series filmed in Somerset based on shocking true story

The four-part true crime drama starring Timothy Spall was filmed across Bristol, Bath and Somerset and is now streaming free

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‘Critical intervention’ to protect public from more masonry falls

The Grade I listed site was fenced off for some months after masonry fell from a balustrade last June.

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Fashion Museum and Bath Spa Uni launch five-year digital project

The partnership will focus on developing the museum’s Explore the Collection platform.

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Man who was racially abusive at RUH is given community order

The judge gave Schauker a community order which will run for 18 months, alongside alcohol treatment.

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RUHX walk marks 20 years as founder joins her final fundraiser

The sponsored walk, organised by the official charity of the RUH, will take place on Saturday 23rd May.

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Appeal after proposed bungalow in overgrown garden is refused

No information about the site’s ecology was submitted but it was described as an "overgrown garden".

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Bear Flat 1st XI fall at Spaxton but 2nd XI win by walkover

The hosts were shot out for 237 in 39.4 overs after being asked to bat.

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Lansdown 1st XI one point off top after win over new boys Twyford

Lansdown 1st XI are just a point off the top of West of England Premier League Premier 2 Bristol / Somerset.

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Bath were beaten by better side, says van Graan after loss to Exeter

The Blue, Black & White would have gone to the top of the Gallagher PREM table by winning the match.

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North Somerset is still Somerset, declares council leader on Somerset Day

Today (May 11) is Somerset Day, marking the day in 878 that Alfred the Great called on “all the people of Somerset” to march with him against the Vikings

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Walcot Rugby Club looking to build padel courts to stay viable

A rugby club wants to create four covered courts

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Authentic Japanese restaurant Tonkotsu to open in Bath

It promises handmade broths and daily-made fresh noodles

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Bath Rugby player ratings from Exeter Chiefs defeat - 'A disaster-class'

Exeter Chiefs beat Bath Rugby 35-12 at Sandy Park in Round 15 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Bath Echo

45-year-old woman with ‘appalling” record admits 17 more charges

At the time of her court appearance last summer, magistrates told Santillo that she had an “appalling record”.

Bath Echo

Plans for dog daycare venue next to Larkhall football club revealed

The application gives the address of the site as Powsfield, next to the club at Valley View Road.

Bath Echo

Extra SEND places being created thanks to purpose-built facility

The purpose-built facility will provide places for up to 10 pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans.

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Walcot Rugby Club unveils plans for four padel courts in Lansdown

The proposed operating hours of the padel courts are 6am to 10pm all-year-round.

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Bath suffer third straight loss as Chiefs take honours from derby

The Blue, Black & White went into the Gallagher PREM Round 15 fixture having lost on their two previous outings.

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History repeats itself in heartbreaking fashion for Larkhall Devs

The Larks finished three places above Melksham in the Premier Division this term, just as they had in 2024.