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'This never happens': Devastation as play stopped after first scenes on opening night

To Kill a Mockingbird at the Theatre Royal Bath was hit by technical difficulties

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'Serious' crash blocked A-road near Bath

It is unclear how many vehicles are involved

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Charity calls for city’s carers to get winter-ready with their finances

All carers can request a call-back from the charity’s dedicated advisor, Charlie, who offers personalised advice.

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Padel courts removed from refurbishment plan for Odd Down ground

A revised planning application could be decided this month, including an extension to the pavilion.

Bath Echo

Bath driver with ‘very, very poor’ record is banned for the fourth time

A totting up ban occurs when a driver accumulates 12 or more points on their licence within three years.

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University seeking to replace fire-damaged facilities at sportsground

The BSU Sportsground was acquired by the university in 2017 to provide facilities close to Newton Park.

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Padel courts dropped from Bath sports ground plan after 'Chinese water torture' warning

There is still nowhere to play the sport in Bath

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Chewing gum could be poisoning you with microplastics, say campaigners

They took their fight to Parliament

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Bath Rugby injury and availablity latest ahead of Gloucester Rugby: Alfie Barbeary, Finn Russell, Ewan Richards

Bath Rugby travel to Kingsholm on Friday night in Round Four of the 2025/26 PREM Rugby Cup

Bath Echo

Birth registration service introduced at Bath’s Royal United Hospital

The change means the parents don’t need to leave their babies to visit a register office.

Bath Echo

Council set to take housebuilding at Bath Quays into its own hands

The project will see the Avon Street and Green Park Road car parks turned into blocks and pedestrianised streets.

Bath Echo

40-year-old Bath man to be reunited with his dog after trial collapses

Benham had denied the offences when he appeared at Bath Magistrates’ Court in August.

Bath Echo

Concern about proposed Street Hub on pavement in Keynsham

The installation is proposed right between Poundland and Peacocks on Keynsham High Street.

Bath Echo

Ojomoh: More pressure playing for England A than England seniors

The 25-year-old centre was named vice-captain for England A’s home game with the All Blacks XV.

Bath Echo

Residents’ associations deem controversial Lansdown LTN a “failure”

The scheme, which began in November 2024, is in place on a trial basis until councillors decide its future.

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Yeovil Town 'deserved something' but defeat extends winless streak

“We probably deserved something but sometimes in football you don’t get everything you deserve."

Bath Echo

Plans submitted to install lift at landmark Grade I listed Bath building

The changes have been “carefully considered” to minimise the impact on the significance of the building.

Bath Echo

Hammer attacker’s sentencing postponed due to lack of cells staff

Sentencing for the 17-year-old defendant could not take place without a cells team at the court.

Bath Echo

Julian House’s Bike Workshop closes its doors due to rising costs

The enterprise on Corn Street started in 2011 as a regular series of bicycle-related activities.

Bath Echo

Great day despite the result as international rugby comes to Rec

A capacity crowd of 14,509 saw the experienced tourists win 31-14 against the home nation.