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Bath traffic updates as A4 London Road blocked by crash
The city is especially busy at this time of year with the Christmas market
Local messages
'I abandoned chaotic Bath Christmas Market without buying a thing'
Shoppers were packed in shoulder to shoulder
Residents reminded about upcoming festive waste collection changes
A leaflet has been delivered to every household in the district setting out upcoming changes.
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Concerns continue over rural buses as funding to conclude in March
The X91 and 99 were set up to serve the Chew Valley after it was left with no buses after cuts in 2023.
Plans submitted to convert former Bath restaurant into five-bed home
The premises had been operating as Curry Mahal since around the turn of the century.
Sex offender gets 18-week suspended sentence for breaching orders
Magistrates highlighted Brierley’s “flagrant disregard” for court orders, the breaches and previous convictions.
Bath believe they’ll do well in Europe, says ‘excited’ van Graan
The Blue, Black & White’s head of rugby led the Irish outfit for five years before moving to Somerset.
Larks stage late show to recover for incredible draw with Falmouth
A crowd of 165 saw the Cornish side go 3-0 up and hold that lead up to the 85th minute.
Avon win again, Walcot drubbed at Sherborne, Combe get walkover
Avon had not chalked up a victory since the opening day of the season, but have now won two in a row.
Traffic 'concern' as town's new Aldi planned on major A-road
The council is due to decide the application this month
Bath City held to draw by Enfield Town
Owen Windsor’s third goal in three home games wasn’t enough as Bath City were pegged back by Enfield Town.
Council approves appointment of its new CEO with £175,000 salary
Sophie Broadfield will take over as the council’s top officer from Will Godfrey from 1st January.
Post Office service begins at convenience store in village near Bath
The “lighter format” branch has opened at Premier Bitton Convenience Store in the High Street.
Changes being proposed at two historic landmark city centre pubs
Work is proposed at both The Huntsman at Terrace Walk and The Crystal Palace at Abbey Green.
Judge jails 49-year-old Bath man for 16 weeks for assaulting PCSO
The judge heard that the 49-year-old had missed Probation Service and drug rehabilitation appointments.
Bath had no fears over erasing deficits at Saracens says Spencer
The reigning champions hit back from 14-0 adrift early on to score 10 unanswered points.
Bath rescue centre begs for help as record numbers of animals abandoned
It has many more cats and dogs than usual
Henry Arundell earns comparison to Springbok hero after display against Saracens
Henry Arundell was compared to South Africa great Bryan Habana
Local charity Dorothy House’s Christmas tree collection service returns
Run by volunteers, the Dorothy House Christmas Tree Collection has been going since 2017.
Two companies fined for unauthorised works to Grade I listed building
The prosecution by B&NES Council saw Knight Frank fined £120,000 and Emery Brothers £70,000.