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Henry Arundell learning from legend to become more complete player

The England hat-trick hero wants to become even more elite

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Plans launched for traffic restrictions on 'school streets' in Bath

Bath and North East Somerset Council say the plans would put children first.

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Corston man convicted of 21 sexual offences against children

The 30-year-old from Corston had previously admitted 13 sexual offences against children.

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Police 'not actively investigating' historic child abuse allegations at Bath school

Kingswood School received a disclosure of allegations of abuse during the 1990s

Bath Echo

Tributes paid to D-Day veteran Stan Ford who has died aged 100

Mr Ford's wartime service and work honouring fallen comrades made him a much-loved figure.

Bath Echo

Delivery rider ran over pedestrian, causing catastrophic injuries

The 20-year-old covered his face and sobbed as he listened to the victim impact statement.

Bath Echo

Council drops plans for Discovery Card and recycling centre changes

The council had proposed cutting recycling centre hours and charging for Discovery Cards.

Bath Echo

Cross-party call-in submitted over latest Bath traffic trials decision

A group of councillors have outlined detailed reasons for demanding a rethink on the decision.

Bath Echo

Council proposes raft of repairs at city centre homewares store

Due to water leaking in and maintenance issues, ceiling and lime plaster works are being proposed.

Bath Echo

Bath man is fined £40 after being found in possession of spice

Weir had failed to attend his court hearing, so a warrant without bail had been issued.

Bath Echo

New footbridge to Neolithic tomb approved in village near Bath

Dating from around 3500 BC and 30 metres long, the tomb has multiple burial chambers open to view.

Bath Echo

City boost squad by signing young defender and ex-Wolves striker

Sullivan, aged 18, has arrived at the Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park on a non-contract basis.

Bath Echo

Hat-trick for Frost as 10-try Bath slam Sharks in PREM Rugby Cup

Bath, the cup holders, had the four-try bonus point sewn up by the interval, turning around 26-7 in front.

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The areas of Somerset expected to flood as more rain arrives - full list

More heavy rain is expected to cause flooding today

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Social workers vote to strike as ‘morale is shot to bits’

'There's still time to get back round the table and avoid strike action. But the result of the ballot couldn't be clearer.'

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Plans to spend £1.85m on hydropower proposal for Bath

A small hydroelectric power plant could be built in front of Pulteney Bridge

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Bath Rugby player ratings from PREM Rugby Cup win at Sale Sharks - 'Relentless'

South West rugby writer John Evely takes a closer look at the individual performances from the Bath Rugby players

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Bath Rugby steamroll Sale Sharks to score 10 tries in PREM Rugby Cup demolition

Bath Rugby beat Sale Sharks 60-19 at the CorpAcq Stadium on Sunday in the seventh round of pool stage games in the 2025/26 PREM Rugby Cup

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Amelia Coltman: Tennis champion who tried skeleton to boost CV now chasing Olympic gold

She was a national tennis champion who only tried skeleton to "boost her CV," but now University of Bath-based Amelia Coltman is head-first in the race for Olympic gold.

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Three of our favourite things at the new flagship M&S store in Bath

Flowers, bears, and caffeine, oh my!