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Police slap Dispersal Order on city centre due to anti-social behaviour

The order means the police can direct any person in the specified area to leave and not return.

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Kebab van loses battle with Bath hotel over opening hours

'This is not going to lead to an increase in public nuisance'

Bath Echo

Employers in Bath and Keynsham fined £350k over illegal workers

There was an £80,000 penalty for employing illegal workers at One More Tea in Moorland Road.

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Store refit plans including champagne bar for Jolly’s are revealed

Extensive restoration work and repairs have been taking place since the store closed in February 2025.

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Drunk Bath teenager drove dangerously in 14-minute police pursuit

The pursuit on 12th July started in Peasedown St John and ended on the Upper Bristol Road in Bath.

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Diversion as B&NES Council carries out emergency drainage repairs

The road is closed from the junction with Hursley Lane to the junction with Queen Charlton Lane.

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Feast of rugby this weekend as Bath Combination 7s return

The men’s event, and all finals, will be played at Avon’s Hicks Field home off London Road West.

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Larkhall down Devizes in friendly but Devs beaten by Welton

The Larks established a four-goal advantage at the Camella Stadium before Devizes pulled one back near the end.

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Crushing wins for all of Hampset’s Saturday sides, Sunday XI lose

Hampset 1st XI produced a dominant all-round display to blow away hosts Failand & Portbury 1st XI.

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Dry spell goes on but track remains in excellent nick for racing

The prolonged spell of dry weather continues here at Bath, despite a light shower consisting of 1mm of rain...

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Team Bath swimmers win four medals at Commonwealth Games

Swimmers from the University of Bath ended the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with four medals between them after Jacob Peters helped Team England win men’s 4x100m medley relay silver on the final night of competition at the Tollcross International Centre.

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Warning as Bath's main Post Office to close

'Post Office counter services are essential in so many aspects of our daily lives'

Bath Echo

Bath Spa Uni plans new creative hub with student accommodation

The site is directly opposite Bath Spa University’s existing Locksbrook Campus.

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Developer loses appeal to build six houses at Lower Swainswick

A planning inspector appointed by the Secretary of State has dismissed the appeal and refused permission.

Bath Echo

First RUH patient praises new precision prostate cancer treatment

The treatment uses advanced imaging and planning techniques to target the prostate with high accuracy.

Bath Echo

Teen driver involved in collision was 10 times over the ketamine limit

Stephens admitted drug-driving, possession of ketamine and assaulting two police officers.

Bath Echo

City beaten by Tier 6 newcomers, Odd Down ready for opener

Bath City Women went down 3-2 when they faced Bristol Brunel in a friendly at the Cannon Clarke Stadium.

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Lansdown 1sts go top of league by winning off penultimate ball

Lansdown 1st XI have gone to the top of West of England Premier League Premier 2 Bristol / Somerset.

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Home start for Odd Down but Larks kick-off away in U18 league

The Down will receive Yate Town in their first game of the Premier Division campaign.

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Bath 1sts out of Premier 1 drop zone, 4ths in 10-wicket romp

Bath 1st XI caused a big upset in Premier 1 by beating championship-chasing hosts Midsomer Norton.