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'Water torture' padel courts axed as sports centre gets go-ahead

There are still no padel courts in Bath

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Bath Rugby transfer rumours latest: Tom de Glanville to join PREM rivals, Alfie Barbeary wanted

Johann van Graan is busy recruiting and locking down his squad for the 2026/27 season - but could see stars leave

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Bath Fashion Museum takes key step towards reopening as planning application submitted

The old post office will be transformed into the museum, which will open onto a 'new public square' in the heart of Bath

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Inspector dismisses appeal to redevelop garage block in Walcot

Planners had said the proposed house would look out of place and harm nearby Grade II listed Dover Place.

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Bath man admits three charges including intentional strangulation

Phillips appeared at Bath Magistrates’ Court to plead guilty to intentionally strangling a man in May 2025.

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Restaurant closes its doors after succumbing to financial pressures

The owners last year revealed hopes of making Bardacious an international brand.

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History group in Odd Down set for busy year as it continues to grow

Odd Down History Group began in 2023, meeting on the third Thursday of each month.

Bath Echo

Larks brought crashing down to earth after five straight wins

The Larks travelled to the Gloucestershire club in buoyant mood, having won five successive matches.

Bath Echo

City of Bath men’s 1st rout Hereford for 12th league win on trot

City of Bath men’s 1st XI seem unstoppable in the league this season.

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Bath Quays North will 'absolutely' include affordable housing

96 flats are planned for a car park site

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New e-fit of man wanted for questioning over Bath murder nearly 30 years ago

Melanie Hall, 25, was last seen in Cadillacs nightclub in Bath in 1996

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Locals brand plan for 170 homes in small village ‘ludicrous’

Developers insisted the plan would 'add positively to the local area'

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Why the council isn't worried about Bath's Clean Air Zone losing £800k

'The aim was never to make a huge profit, it was to stop polluting vehicles coming into the middle of the city'

Bath Echo

Planning application lodged for new £40 million Fashion Museum

The new Fashion Museum is due to open in 2030, with double the floorspace of the former site.

Bath Echo

‘Violent’ 28-year-old is jailed for breaching probation conditions

A probation report highlighted the “very high risk” that Rawlings poses to the public.

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Lack of ‘dedicated work’ on impact of introducing parking charges

Emissions-based parking charges were introduced at sites in Midsomer Norton and Radstock.

Bath Echo

Controversial barn conversion approved at foot of Solsbury Hill

The application to convert the timber-boarded building was approved by a majority of councillors.

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Romans v Slough beaten by rain, veteran midfielder Pell retires

The Romans had been due to take on the Rebels at the Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park.

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Bath have made huge strides in Europe this season, says van Graan

The head of rugby admitted that Bath have not played to their full potential over 80 minutes yet.

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'Too tall' plan to build 270 flats in Bath

It would be the city's second co-living development