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Justin Hood sets doubles record as incredible debut continues

He guaranteed a payday of at least £100k

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Bath Rugby injury latest ahead of Exeter Chiefs: Max Ojomoh, Tom de Glanville, Charlie Ewels, Ewan Richards, Will Muir

Bath Rugby host Exeter Chiefs on Saturday in Round Nine of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

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Lansdown fraudster is ordered to pay back more than £4 million

Jeff Arundell, of Sion Hill, was jailed for six-and-a-half years in October 2023.

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Permission sought to repair historic canal bridge after major collision

The Grade II listed bridge dates from around 1800 and is attributed to engineer John Rennie.

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25-year-old man appears in Bath court twice in just three days

Ben Badman pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage while locked up at Keynsham Police Centre.

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Student donations help raise over £1m for British Heart Foundation

The landmark total has been reached through the annual Student Moving Out Campaign.

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Bath magistrates issue warrant of control over firm’s £1,520 debt

Bath Cleaning Services Ltd was fined £1,000 for not identifying the driver of a vehicle.

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Derby woe for City but Larks and Odd Down revel in festive cheer

Bath City suffered late agony yet again as they crashed to a miserable defeat at bottom club Chippenham.

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We tried the hemp pizza at the Italian restaurant with a fun twist

Seaweed and purple grain pizza bases were also on offer.

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Ambitious five year roadmap to transform former farmland into a wildlife haven

A 16-acre site is set to be transformed from grazing land into a thriving ecosystem as a community-led project invites residents to help nature bounce back

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Comedian Bill Bailey and England Women's Rugby World Cup boss on Somerset's New Year Honours list

The incredible talents of Bill Bailey and Sarah Massey have been recognised

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Woman saves over £600 a month living on canal boat but says there are downsides

She said it's not for the 'faint-hearted'

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Celebrity guests including Dan Walker and Sara Davies praise Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty’s ‘beautiful’ wedding

Wishing my wonderful friend and his gorgeous bride a lifetime of happiness together

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'No excuses - beaten by the better team' - Johann van Graan on Bath's defeat

"We were clearly beaten by the better team on the day."

Bath Echo

Renewed appeal for missing woman after later sighting confirmed

Detectives have confirmed a further sighting at about 1.15am on Friday 28th November.

Bath Echo

Plans submitted to turn former Newbridge holiday let into new HMO

The plans for the Newbridge property show there will be six bedrooms and shared facilities.

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Life sentence for 30-year-old man who murdered his father in Bath

Christopher Monro was told he must serve a minimum of 12 years in prison for the murder.

Bath Echo

Weeks worth of gas pipe upgrade works set to begin on Wellsway

The project is due to start on 5th January and is expected to continue until 13th March.

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Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay Bath Abbey wedding compared to 'hospital appointment'

The wedding guest detailed the happy couple's big day

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Bath MP warns patients suffer in silence as GP waiting lists spiral upward

Analysis shows a massive 179% increase in month-long waits for doctor appointments since the summer