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'My daughter's remains were found on the M5 - her killer is still out there'

Police are pushing for a breakthrough in the case, decades after Melanie disappeared

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Batheaston's unique brutalist church set to be saved from demolition

Construction firm says its 'worth saving' a

Somerset Live - Bath

Bath Rugby vs Leicester Tigers LIVE: Play-by-play Gallagher PREM updates and team news

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground

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Somerset Live - Bath

Shut-down shop graffitied with swearwords after row with council

The writing is scrawled across the front othe building

Bath Echo

New campaign launched to bring Melanie Hall’s killer to justice

Melanie was last seen in the early hours of Sunday 9th June 1996 at the former Cadillacs nightclub.

Bath Echo

Another three-bed family home is ‘lost’ in Bath due to HMO plan

The proposal included converting a downstairs living area into a fourth bedroom.

Bath Echo

Popular Alice Park Café seeks retrospective permission for buildings

The park at Gloucester Road in Lower Swainswick is owned by Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Bath Echo

Convicted sex offender remanded in custody after arrest in Bath

Bail was refused, due to the nature and seriousness of the offences, and the likelihood of offending again.

Bath Echo

Russell missing as Bath chase home advantage in PREM semis

Both Bath and Leicester go into tomorrow’s game already assured of a place in the semi-finals.

Bath Echo

Du Toit scoops three trophies at Bath’s annual awards night

The South African, who will leave the club at the end of the season to return to his homeland, scooped three trophies.

Somerset Live - Bath

Family of murdered Melanie Hall live in hope of seeing her killer caught decades later

They can still remember the moment they realised her silence after a night out in Bath might be something more sinister

Somerset Live - Bath

Trains cancelled after vehicle crashes into bridge near Bath Spa - updates

Passengers are warned of delays and disruptions

Somerset Live - Bath

Royal Navy helicopter crash kills 'kind and gentle' Somerset pilot

All three personnel were members of Commando Helicopter Force, based at RNAS Yeovilton

Somerset Live - Bath

Bath Rugby injury and availablity latest ahead of Leicester Tigers: Finn Russell, Quinn Roux, Bernard van der Linde

Bath Rugby host Leicester Tigers at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Somerset Live - Bath

Second attempt to build cul-de-sac in bungalow garden in Somerset village

Original plans were blocked for being 'cramped'

Somerset Live - Bath

Meet the Bath local dedicating his life to help the city's homeless

'Demand has increased massively'

Somerset Live - Bath

Inside the lost Bath nightclub that police want you to remember

A lively night out turned into one family's living nightmare

Somerset Live - Bath

Bath Rugby confirm four departing senior academy players ahead of 2026/27 season

Johann van Graan says the departing players have 'played a significant role in Bath's journey'

Bath Echo

Popular wine shop to close its doors after four decades of trading

The Great Wine Company is closing as the Wells Road site is being redeveloped.

Bath Echo

Remembrance service to be held to support families after baby loss

The service is open to anyone affected by the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy or shortly after birth.