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Death of woman and Christmas market - a week of news in Bath

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Couple say they are “very lucky” after tree comes down in city centre

The tree was cut up into sections, which were then lifted out of the narrow pedestrian street with a crane.

Bath Echo

Bath teenager admits various offences including carrying a knife

The 18-year-old admitted to being in possession of cannabis and having a bladed article.

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Approval given for self-build detached house to replace racetrack

The new four-bed house will replace a go-kart-style racetrack in the garden of a property in Englishcombe.

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Bath's Skeleton star Matt Weston starts season with win at Winter Olympics venue

He began the season as he will hope to end it

Bath Echo

Popular village pub on outskirts of Bath suddenly closes its doors

According to Butcombe’s website, The Old Crown Inn is one of its tenanted pubs.

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Bath Rugby's Max Ojomoh takes his chance on stunning England debut

Max Ojomoh insists England's midfield riches inspired him to his man-of-the-match performance

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Tragic fall kills woman in Bath

Police have issued a statement

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Forensics called after woman dies on busy road in Bath

Updates as we get them

Bath Echo

Abbey unveils updated window design as appeal passes £33,000

The Abbey is aiming to raise £90,000 for the project, and is encouraging further community support.

Bath Echo

Curo reveals plans for more than 50 homes in village near Bath

The neighbourhood is proposed on land by Lansdown Crescent, a site already allocated for development.

Bath Echo

Woman with string of convictions is fined for stealing beauty items

Attinger appeared in court on Monday 17th November charged with theft from Sally Beauty in Bath.

Bath Echo

Council’s proposed development will feature no affordable housing

The plans will see 96 homes built in two blocks of flats on Green Park Road Car Park.

Bath Echo

Nothing special but Bath get job done to boost PREM Cup hopes

In Ryan Davis’ final fixture in charge, Bath Rugby secured a bonus-point win at The Rec.

Bath Echo

Bath Rugby de facto boss Davis thrilled by home win over Sharks

The win over the Sharks means the Blue, Black & White remain in third place in Pool A.

Somerset Live - Bath

Shed loads of Christmas cheer on the way for Bath as city prepares for this year's market

Wooden stalls are being set up across the city centre in preparation for the market to open next week

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Bath City win but Weston-super-Mare suffer stoppage time loss

Jordan Tillson’s stunning stoppage-strike saw Bath City beat Hampton & Richmond Borough 2-1 - but Weston-super-Mare’s title bid suffered a setback with a 2-1 defeat to Dover Athletic

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Students clash with oil giants over uni links to climate polluters

These students say universities should shape the future

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Death notices and funeral announcements from Somerset area this week

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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No affordable housing in council's own major development

'I am very uncomfortable with the fact that we are not able to provide any affordable housing in a development of this size'