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Speed restrictions to come into force on Bath commuter route
14 people have been killed or seriously hurt since 2014 on the stretch between Marksbury and Ubley.

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Nursery workers issue warning over need for additional charges
Nurseries can no longer add mandatory additional charges to free childcare hours.


New Bath dump in ‘crazy place’ recommended for approval
'We are deeply disappointed', say locals

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Unfinished development hit by years of delays sells for £1million
The second phase of homes - described as a "unique development opportunity" - is only part-built


Somerset village set to get permanent bus service as thousands boosted
The new permanent 522 bus service for Orchard Way will also serve the Bath Business Park and in particular Sulis Hospital, meaning that the hundreds of staff who work in the vicinity can now access their place of employment via public transport.


Live: Somerset trains stopped after 'emergency' incident
The line has been closed


Bath Rugby injury and availability latest ahead of Pau: Charlie Ewels, Finn Russell, Orlando Bailey, Will Stuart
Bath Rugby travel to Pau on Friday in the last 16 knockout round of the 2024/25 EPCR Challenge Cup


Ken Loach says Bath Stadium would be ‘carbuncle’ on city
The Kes director warned: 'The status of Bath as a World Heritage site would be under threat'


Bristol and Bath trains delayed - by swans
Passengers faced delays


Bath Rugby linked with move for another international star from Gloucester Rugby
Scotland international Chris Harris is out of contract at Kingsholm this summer


Work begins on redevelopment of former gas works site in Bath
Contractors have begun land remediation works at the former gas works site at Bath Riverside.


Bath-based letting agency acquired by Andrews Property Group
The acquisition increases Andrews' total managed portfolio to over 5,500 properties.


Fund to continue investing in arms companies despite concerns
The Avon Pension Fund Committee recently voted to maintain its current approach to investing.


New free childcare rules have 'potentially fatal risks'
New rules come into effect on April 1


Historic park in stunning UK city scraps entry fee after nearly 30,000 visitors turned up in just a week
The Grade II listed Parade Gardens in Bath will be free to visit all year round after a pilot event saw the park attract more than 29,000 visitors in just eight days


Bath Rugby star Levi Davis was drug raped - now he's missing and mum says police won't help
The last time Julie Davis it was a conversation that ended with her making a short, sharp rebuke - and it haunts her every day.


Bath Rugby player ratings from Harlequins victory - 'England call-up beckoning'
Bath Rugby defeated Harlequins 47-28 at the Recreation Ground in Round 13 of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership


New stadium at The Rec would be ‘Bath’s biggest carbuncle ever’
Ken Loach is one of thousands of people who have responded to the latest plans for the Rec.


Proposals submitted to create nine new homes at farm near Bath
There are currently disused dairy buildings on the site and unit previously used for car repairs.


Government allocates £3.5m to improve Bath’s flood defences
The £3.5 million allocated for Bath will fund a scheme to replace the two sluice gates in Twerton.
