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Bath Rugby sell-out bright spark as Champions Cup attendances fall

Overall attendances were down - but Bath's sell-out bucked the trend

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Champions Cup semi-final venues confirmed if Bath Rugby beat Northampton Saints

Bath Rugby host Northampton Saints at the Recreation Ground on Friday night in the quarter-final of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

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Bath Rugby injury latest ahead of Northampton Saints - 'We are in a great place' says Johann van Graan

Bath Rugby host Northampton Saints at the Recreation Ground on Friday night in the quarter-final of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

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Bath magistrates hear man’s explanation for hammer attack

There had been a fight on a green near the flats in Keynsham where Gray was living at the time.

Bath Echo

Developer’s reduced housing scheme at Combe Down is approved

The developer’s new scheme that came before the planning committee was for two four-bed detached houses.

Bath Echo

£1 Roman Baths tickets launched for eligible low-income visitors

Eligible visitors receiving certain benefits will be able to visit the attraction at a heavily reduced price.

Bath Echo

Romans could be relegated this week after loss at Torquay

Results on Easter Monday, 6th April, mean the second-bottom Romans are 10 points adrift of Farnborough.

Bath Echo

Depleted Larkhall undone by Farm loanee after Good Friday draw

The closest the Larks came to scoring was when a piledriver from Milo Murgatroyd cannoned off the hosts’ bar.

Bath Echo

Battling Odd Down beaten in home finale after away-day derby loss

A Lew Hill Memorial Ground crowd of 120 saw the Wiltshire side triumph 3-1 to preserve their four-point lead.

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Bath City on brink of relegation after Torquay United thrashing

Romans beaten 4-1 by Torquay - and now 10 points from safety with only 12 left to play for

Bath Echo

Body found in River Avon confirmed as missing Bath woman

Significant work has been taking place to identify the body recovered from the River Avon in January.

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'We live in Somerset's forgotten valley - bus cuts are disrupting our lives'

There are fears people will be "forced to move away"

Bath Echo

Norland marks graduation day for nannies and degree students

The graduation events took place on 27th March and brought together students, families, friends and staff.

Bath Echo

Praise for Bath’s newest school following recent Ofsted inspection

Hambling View Independent School on Claverton Down Road caters for pupils with complex SEND.

Bath Echo

Police in B&NES warn of ‘growing concern’ as catapult crimes rise

People are asked to report incidents quickly so teams can respond and identify those involved.

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Bath Rugby player ratings from comeback win against Saracens - 'His best game'

Bath Rugby beat Saracens 31-22 at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in the last 16 knockout round of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

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Bath City end 14-game winless run with A4 derby win

The game’s only goal came in the 94th minute from Scott Wilson, but that moment wouldn’t have been possible without a fine goalkeeping performance from Charlie Binns.

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Bath’s political map is changing and could see a Green or Reform MP at the next General Election

The political landscape has never looked so uncertain

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Bath hospital given one star hygiene rating because 'staff member did not have password'

The hospital will be reinspected soon

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'One of world's best' - Thomas du Toit shows class in Bath Rugby win

"He was absolutely phenomenal in the scrum, in defence and attack"