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Fashion Museum to return to Bath as 'absolutely amazing' new museum approved

'This is the kind of project that places wait decades for'

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Bath drink-driver banned after hitting vehicles and wiping out traffic lights

Garrick Jones, of Holburne Park, was identified as the driver and failed a roadside breath test.

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CCTV appeal launched after man suffers broken jaw in city attack

A man in his mid-20s suffered a broken jaw during an altercation and was taken to hospital.

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Council blocks solar panels scheme for social housing flats in Bath

LiveWest runs Clarkson House in Great Stanhope Street, where there are 54 flats over five levels.

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Craft brewery near Bath gets go-ahead to expand its operations

The building dates from the 1950s and was originally used to house dairy herd cattle.

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Team Bath swimmers named in England's 2026 Commonwealth Games squad

The trio, who all train in the University’s 50m pool with the Aquatics GB Bath Performance Centre, have been named in a 28-strong Team England swimming squad for the Games, taking place in Scotland from 23rd July to 2nd August.

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Plans to convert Old Post Office in Bath into Fashion Museum approved

Construction is expected to start next year, with the museum expected to open in autumn 2030.

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Big ton for Wells as Bath 1st XI hammer Cardiff in national cup

Ben Wells hit a big ton as Bath 1st XI hammered Cardiff 1st XI by 155 runs when the sides met on Sunday.

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Odd Down Devs miss out on place in their third cup final of season

Odd Down will play undoubtedly their biggest game of the campaign when they face Taunton-based Racehorse Rovers.

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Hampset 1st XI lose but excellent victories for 2nd XI and 3rd XI

Hampset 1st XI were beaten by three wickets when they took on Bristol Sri Lankans 1st XI at Bloomfield Rise.

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Bath Rugby injury latest for Newcastle Red Bulls: Will Muir, Quinn Roux, Max Ojomoh, Louie Hennessey, Archie Griffin

Bath Rugby host Newcastle Red Bulls at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round 16 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

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Man suffers broken jaw in brutal Bath street attack

Police wanted to speak to a man

Bath Echo

Odd Down man is charged following stabbing in Midsomer Norton

The charges follow an incident in Midsomer Norton in the early hours of Saturday 9th May.

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Bid to convert two-bed Lansdown home to four-bed HMO is approved

Council records also show no ‘sandwiching’ of a property from the change of use.

Bath Echo

Man on probation admits drink-driving and having no insurance

He was brought to court in custody as a warrant had been issued for his arrest.

Bath Echo

Overnight closures of road in Bath being planned for utility works

The works are anticipated to take place over four nights between 7pm and 6am.

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Spotlight on use of equestrian site near Bath as appeal is lodged

The assessment report highlighted that the case officer had found three planning enforcement cases.

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City Women close to putting spanner in Bassett’s title charge

The Romans gave the table-toppers a tough afternoon before conceding defeat.

Bath Echo

Team Bath determined to wrap up home schedule with win over Dragons

An additional stand is being opened at Team Bath Arena to accommodate the demand for tickets.

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Blocked fire exits and safety concerns at Royal United Hospital in Bath

Emergency care is under 'enormous and unsustainable pressure'