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Bath Rugby player ratings from Saracens win - 'In red-hot form'

Bath Rugby beat Saracens 62-15 at the Reaction Ground on Friday in Round 11 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

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Bradford-on-Avon GP surgery forced to close after emergency worker assaulted

The surgery was forced to close for a day

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Mystery as Bath children's play area disappears

The equipment was removed without explanation

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Bath Rugby soar to new heights in demolition of Saracens

Bath Rugby beat Saracens 62-15 at the Reaction Ground on Friday in Round 11 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

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Bath College shares advice amid Kent meningitis outbreak

There were 29 confirmed cases in Kent by 5pm on Thursday, March 19

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Bath MP calls for king to cancel state visit to the US

She accused the Trump administration of sending energy bills soaring

Bath Echo

Partial reopening of Jolly’s store pulled as restoration work continues

Initial plans would have seen the store partially reopened this month, followed by a grand opening in October.

Bath Echo

First phase of works to improve route along River Avon completed

The Bath River Line project will create a 10km linear park that links riverside spaces across the city.

Bath Echo

Holiday let being proposed for empty student apartments in Bath

The proposal would see the use of the building include short-term holiday lets for this academic year only.

Bath Echo

Traffic diversion planned during wall stabilisation work in Batheaston

The short section affected is from Hill Farm Cottage extending west to outside Solsbury Court.

Bath Echo

Controversial TV screen on top of Bath Press sales suite can stay

The planning inspector said roadside advertisements are a common urban feature.

Bath Echo

Sir James Dyson’s 50% stake in Bath ‘shows PREM’s attractiveness’

Sir James, 78, has entered into a 50:50 partnership with Bruce Craig, who bought the club in 2010.

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Bradford-on-Avon GP surgery closes after 'incident' leads to man's arrest

Multiple assaults have also been alleged

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Bath Rugby CEO hopes Sir James Dyson’s investment will help keep the club on the crest of the wave

Bath Rugby CEO Tarquin McDonald speaks on what Sir James Dyson buying a 50 per cent stake means for the club

Bath Echo

Plan submitted to erect new phone mast outside Bath City Farm

The proposed site for the new mast is the grass verge beside the pavement at Kelston View.

Bath Echo

Councillors call for limit on number of political leaflets being distributed

Concerns have been raised over the environmental impact of producing the paper leaflets.

Bath Echo

Controversial plans for new private health centre are refused

The proposal was developed in collaboration with health professionals from the RUH in Bath.

Bath Echo

Big names back as Bath aim to return to top of Gallagher PREM

Bath will take on the North Londoners in the first match of Round 11 following the league’s two-month break.

Bath Echo

Fine finishes for Bath Uni athletes at international swim meet

The competition was held at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Scotland’s capital last week.