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Graffiti to be cleaned off Grade II listed Bath building — after six years
Spray paint can be difficult to clean off Bath stone without following a careful process
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Bath City slump to another defeat as survival hopes dashed again
The Romans are now 14 league games without a win, their longest stretch since 2001, as relegation could be confirmed as early as Easter Monday.
Another legal bid gets under way to close down city centre ‘drug den’
A closure order was put in place on the property last summer, and Curo is working to take back possession.
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No opening date yet for replacement bridge on key regional route
Used by around 16,000 vehicles a day, the old overbridge was closed to traffic in the summer of 2023.
Controversial Whiteway HMO approved after density data checks
A decision was deferred until 18th March to give officers the chance to investigate data concerns.
Repairs being proposed for fire-damaged building near Bath Abbey
The Grade II listed building suffered fire damage and subsequent water damage from damping down the flames.
Government reforms could see net-zero homes rules being scrapped
New rules will raise the minimum environmental standards for new homes, but limit the maximum being provided.
Larks travel 700 miles and take four points from possible six
The Larks prevailed 4-0 in West Devon on Tuesday 31st March to follow up a stalemate at Falmouth Town.
Late goal gets Down back to winning ways, Devs lose unbeaten record
The Down crashed 4-1 to visitors Cadbury Heath in their previous fixture, ending a superb six-game run.
Battling Team Bath unable to claw back first-half deficit
The Blue & Gold took on London Mavericks in front of a capacity crowd at Team Bath Arena on Saturday.
Former Team Bath star Eboni Usoro-Brown says now is the time for commercial investment into netball
She played the majority of her domestic career with Super League franchise Team Bath
Mayor of Bath resigns after Jewish ambulances retweets
He had apologised for retweeting a post which called the arson attack on Jewish volunteer-run ambulances in Golders Green last week an Israeli false flag operation
Plans are submitted to redevelop former council depot at Entry Hill
The proposals seek permission for a new building providing workshop and storage space on part of the site.
World Book Day celebrations at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
Pupils have benefited from opportunities to meet and engage with visiting authors.
Woman takes on Bath Half one year after having stomach removed
Julia crossed the finish line almost exactly a year after having her stomach removed.
More than 100 fines are issued each day to region’s e-scooter riders
Around 16,000 fixed penalty notices were handed out between September 2025 and January 2026.
Walcot bounce back to beat Swindon, Combe Down secure league title
Walcot bounced back from their thrashing by Sherborne to win at Swindon on Saturday 28th March.
Title glory for Team Bath women’s 1s and 4s and City of Bath men’s 1s
Team Bath Buccaneers’ women’s 1st XI are champions of England Hockey Women’s Conference West.
Mayor urged to oppose 'problematic' Bristol Airport expansion
The airport wants to expand to serve 15 million passengers a year
Padel courts plan for Bath outskirts a ‘positive thing’
There are still no padel courts in Bath — but plans to build some in a village next door have picked up support