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Matt Weston wins World Cup Skeleton title to cap incredible season

He ends the World cup campaign with five wins and two second-place finishes, with compatriot Marcus Wyatt the only man to beat him this season.

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Pizzeria Dough forced to close arcade restaurant after lease issues

It is looking for another site in the city

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Bath Rugby claim a place in the last 16 with a dominant display against Edinburgh

Bath Rugby beat Edinburgh Rugby 63-10 at the Recreation Ground on Friday night in the fourth pool stage game of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

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Yeovil Town spend five-figure fee to sign ex-Bristol Rovers winger

Ryan Jones has joined Yeovil from Aldershot on a deal until 2028

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Hundreds object to solar panel project in Bath beauty spot

There are 186 objections

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Somerset councillor quits ruling Lib Dems to go independent

'My commitment to the ward and my work supporting residents will be unaltered'

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How to watch Bath Rugby vs Edinburgh Rugby live on TV and full team news

A victory over Edinburgh tonight will earn the Blue, Black and White a place at the top of their pool and one of the top seedings in the competition

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City’s ‘lifeline’ Newton House respite centre saved from closure

Families have been told the council is negotiating a contract for the service for another five years.

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Bath’s air ambulance charity records another very busy year

Mission statistics for 2025 show the charity’s crews responded to 1,159 incidents.

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Free evening Park & Ride trips being offered to city’s visitors

From Monday 19th to Saturday 24th January, all return journeys after 5pm will be free.

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Man faces charges including possession of extreme animal porn

Randall was in possession of images and videos described as “grossly offensive”, involving horses and cows.

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Avon win, Walcot back in pole position and Combe stretch lead

Avon gained revenge for their September defeat at Minehead Barbarians by beating the outfit 39-34.

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Dates and times for Bath’s final eight PREM games confirmed

The Blue, Black & White will host Saracens on Friday 20th March in Round 11.

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Medal success for Bath-based British Skeleton team in Switzerland

The latest IBSF World Cup in Switzerland proved a showcase for the University of Bath-based athlete.

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Busy time at Lansdown, despite racing being three months away

Here at the racecourse, the team continues to remain busy with all the usual winter jobs across the site.

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Controversial Bath LTN could be worst in UK, say campaigners

Locals have warned it has pushed half a million more cars past schools

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Bath Rugby vs Edinburgh Rugby LIVE: Team news and play-by-play Champions Cup updates

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground

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Bath Rugby 63-10 Edinburgh Rugby LIVE: Reaction and highlights as Bath qualify top of Pool 2

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground

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Four activists set to go on trial in July following protest at Bath Abbey

The four hung a banner displaying the words ‘Don’t Crucify Creation’ from the bell tower.

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Opinion is sharply divided over Widcombe solar scheme plans

There have been over 160 objections to the proposals to install 320 solar panels at the site.