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Two new school streets approved to help improve safety in Bath

The schemes will benefit pupils at St Stephen’s Primary Church School and Widcombe Infants and Juniors’ School.

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Magistrates give teen girl a referral order for ‘very nasty offence’

The victim had been out with her sister that night when she was recognised by the defendant.

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Bordeaux-Begles vs Bath Rugby LIVE: Investec Champions Cup semi-final team news announcements

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Metropole

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Council to spend £2 million shoring up vaults next to Roman Baths

The money will be used to identify and "deliver long-term remediation" for the vaults.

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Historic telephone box next to Assembly Rooms to be restored

The kiosk was designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, and was installed around 1937/8.

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Man accused of historic sex offences dating as far back as 1961

Jordan was in the dock charged with a total of 13 offences against three complainants.

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Additional fixture at Bath Racecourse provides thrilling evening

The Lansdown track’s extra fixture, gained from Brighton Racecourse, featured an eight-race card.

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Leading law firm with offices in Bath enters administration

Clients of BLB Solicitors, based at Edgar Buildings, are facing uncertainty following the shock announcement.

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13-year-old Bath girl admits charges including assaulting police

The Bath teenager admitted assaulting another girl, as well as several police officers.

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Network Rail on track to extend Platform 1 at Bath Spa Station

The platforms at the station have been altered and extended in several ways since it opened in 1841.

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Bath magistrates ask for pre-sentence report on drug dealer

The court heard that Willetts used social media platforms to supply drugs.

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Warning of AI’s 'environmental damage' amid Somerset data centre plans

A warning has been issued of how the 'environmental damage' of artificial intelligence needs to be taken seriously as plans for a new data centre near the M5 move forward.

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Bath City's final day loss summed up dreadfully disappointing season

For now, a break is welcome and the summer’s transfer business will be intriguing as Bath City drop into the Southern League

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Bath Rugby injury latest for Bordeaux-Begles: Ben Spencer, Cam Redpath, Joe Cokanasiga, Bernard van der Linde, Max Ojomoh

Bath Rugby are sweating on a number of key men

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A39 traffic chaos in Ashcott after crash near two pubs

The eastbound side of the road was closed

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Bath boy threatened to rape teacher and share deep-fake image

He also threatened to harm a baby

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Heart-breaking tribute paid to NHS worker killed in Somerset crash

'Ella made the world around her brighter, more thoughtful, and more beautiful'

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Popular fashion brand Lucy & Yak unveils plans for new store in Bath

The clothing brand is giving away free drinks and goody bags to the first 200 customers

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Start date confirmed for work on new £4m roundabout near Wells

On site where serious and fatal crashes have happened

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Months of disruption warning as work on new busy road crossing starts

Motorists have been warned