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Four Christian climate activists arrested at Bath Abbey after protest

The protest saw fire and rescue and ambulance services called in, and nearby roads closed.

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WECA set to invest £3 million on project to better connect schools

WECA will invest the funds into the Scholars’ Way scheme to benefit walking, wheeling, and cycling routes.

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Plans submitted to redevelop site behind Bath’s Royal Crescent

The plans involve demolishing the detached two-storey building and constructing a two-storey home.

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Council uses AI to summarise thousands of stadium comments

The council is due to consider the major planning application on Wednesday, 17th September.

Somerset Live - Bath

Bath restaurant called 'camp, elegant and a little bit fun' by Sunday Times food critic

It has only been open for a few months but is winning people over

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£10m Bath tufa field homes will ‘improve lives’ says council

'It is an excellent award-winning scheme that ... will undoubtedly improve the lives of some of our most vulnerable residents'

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Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes left for 32 loved ones

Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members

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Four arrested after Bath Abbey Christian Climate Action protest

Ambulances, fire engines were also called and roads had to be closed

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Climate activists drop huge banner from Bath Abbey

They believe the current climate crisis is the result of "unspiritual values"

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Hundreds parade through Bath to celebrate Jane Austen - in pictures

This year's festival marks the legendary author's 250th birthday

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Ollie Lawrence and Jaco Coetzee make injury returns as Bath draw with Munster

Bath Rugby drew 28-28 with Munster in their second pre-season game of the 2025/26 campaign

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Best friends open new Indian restaurant with 25% off on opening weekend

Visitors on opening weekend will get 25% off their order.

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Cancer patient charged £170 after wife incorrectly enters car registration number at pub car park

The couple were threatened with court action after making a simple error.

Bath Echo

Odd Down road closed after gas and water leaks are discovered

Wales & West Utilities is carrying out emergency work at Frome Road, as is Wessex Water.

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How to watch Munster Rugby v Bath Rugby live on TV for free and full team news

Bath Rugby play their second pre-season game of the summer away at Munster on Friday night

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Munster Rugby vs Bath Rugby team news: Ollie Lawrence named as replacement

Bath Rugby play their second pre-season game of the summer away at Munster on Friday night

Bath Echo

Review | Endgame – The Ustinov Studio, Bath

Douglas Hodge and Matthew Horne triumph alongside Selina Cadell and Clive Mantle in this absurd macabre comedy. 

Bath Echo

Controversy over special unit planned at Combe Down school

The proposed resource base will have a classroom, two small group/break-out spaces and toilet facilities.

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Stranded boats are assisted through fire-damaged lock near Bath

The fire at Kelston Lock near The Shallows at Saltford happened on Monday, 25th August.

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Dog who bit child in Bath is saved from destruction by magistrates

The dog had been in police kennels, running up an accommodation bill of £8,100.