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Bath’s main Post Office based in TG Jones in Union Street to close

Closing down signs have gone up at TG Jones, which was formerly WHSmith.

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Four Christians convicted over climate protest at Bath Abbey

The defendants have accused church officials of prioritising tourism over "planetary breakdown".

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Council endorses charter to better protect River Avon after wife’s plea

Campaign group We are Avon wants all councils along the 83-mile length of the river to follow suit.

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Work gets under way on homes for adults with learning disabilities

The scheme will include a mixture of one, two and three-bedroom homes, designed to be accessible and adaptable.

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Police issue appeal following assault in beer garden at Bath pub

The incident happened in the beer garden of The Boathouse on Sunday 7th June.

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Bath care home staff prepare for Tough Mudder fundraising challenge

Six members of staff from MHA Stratton House will be joined by relatives for the challenge.

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Larks sink Pirates after home victory over Cymru South visitors

Next up for the Larks is a friendly against uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division outfit Devizes Town.

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Bath trio in heated international, club-mates score in play-offs

Blue, Black & White back row Guy Pepper was in the England starting XV.

Bath Echo

City Women open friendly programme with win over Cirencester

Burridge, normally a defender, opened the scoring from close range in the 11th minute.

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University contingent ready to make mark at Commonwealth Games

Bill Whiteley Sporting Scholar Matthew Ward will be racing for Team Scotland in the swimming pool.

Somerset Live - Bath

Arrested MP Dan Norris has not voted since police update

But he has still been submitting written questions

Somerset Live - Bath

Maisie Williams says 'thank you mum' as Bath Spa awards honorary doctorate

She left her school in Somerset aged 15 to pursue her dream of acting

Somerset Live - Bath

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham makes first visit to West Country to talk about buses

The new Prime Minister has announced a £2 England-wide bus cap

Somerset Live - Bath

Man attacked by stranger in Bath pub beer garden

Police believe the man pictured may have information which could assist their investigation

Bath Echo

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Bath to launch bus fare cap

The Prime Minister, formerly the Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester, visited First’s Weston Island depot.

Bath Echo

Police crackdown on anti-social behaviour on Midsomer Norton estate

Footballs have been kicked at properties "relentlessly" and residents have received abuse.

Bath Echo

Man set to face trial for hotel spa fraud and indecent exposure charges

Gaczol had been summoned to appear at Bath Magistrates’ Court in April, but did not attend.

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‘Outstanding’ rating for Keynsham care home following CQC inspection

Charterhouse earned the rating following an unannounced inspection in April this year.

Bath Echo

Bath 1sts are crowned West of England Premier League T20 champs

Two wins from two games in the Finals Day round robin on Sunday 19th July earned the hosts the trophy.

Bath Echo

Lansdown 1sts bounce back to see off Saints, Devs skittled for 95

Lansdown bounced back from their surprise defeat by Twyford House to see off hosts Taunton St Andrews.