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Council proposes maximum 4.99% council tax rise

'The council tax rise basically just covers the pressure on social care'

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Young suspects named after jewellery stolen from Bath shops

All three are due to appear at court

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Council turns down controversial plans for eight-bed HMO in Bath

The three-storey end-of-terrace house has no off-street parking but is said to be in a sustainable location.

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Keynsham pub raises nearly £100,000 for charity in just one year

Operation Community Hamper began five years ago in a local kitchen and has grown into a vital community charity.

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'Absolutely amazing' - Matt Weston on his history making double Gold

"There's some great names in the British Winter Olympian history. I think to even consider putting my name next to those is a massive honour."

Bath Echo

New retail unit to be built at Walcot Service Station on London Road

The station already has a forecourt shop, and the new single-storey development will be at the rear corner.

Bath Echo

Bath woman found to be more than four times over drink-drive limit

The driver of the Mini was found to have 163 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.

Bath Echo

Stunning try as Bath give hopes of PREM Cup semis spot a big boost

Bath won the Round 8 derby 33-24 to move into second spot in Pool A, two points ahead of Gloucester Rugby.

Bath Echo

Derby win leaves Bath’s de facto head of rugby Lilley ‘very proud’

Lilley has been given the reins for the current block of PREM Cup matches.

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Somerset sliders help records tumble for Team GB on super Sunday at Winter Olympics

An incredible day as Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale teamed up to win mixed team snowboard cross gold, then Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker, both of whom at based at the University of Bath, followed suit in the skeleton event.

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Matt Weston makes more Olympic history with thrilling Skeleton Team Gold

Bath-based Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker win Mixed Team Skeleton Gold - a third of the Games for Team GB and a second for Weston

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Major 'transport vision' would need massive development of Green Belt

Buses were a political pawn for him to use for votes. That is no longer the case

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Weston-super-Mare promotion bid back on track after vital win

Seagulls come from behind to beat Eastbourne

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Old-fashioned sweet shop to arrive in Bath this spring

It will also sell 'freak shakes'

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Bath nightclub to relaunch with new bar after major transformation

A party is set for the end of the month

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How the Romans are helping fund social care for people in Bath

Bath's attractions are making as much money as charging £150 more council tax

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Treasured son and dad, 34, among this week's Somerset funeral notices

Our thoughts are with families and friends

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Brad Hall: The Bobsleigh pilot rewriting history and turning GFB in medal contenders

All that is missing from his collection is an Olympic medal

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Tabby Stoecker unable to emulate Matt Weston as she misses out on skeleton medal

The Bath based slider finished fifth - with fellow Britons Freya Tarbit and Amelia Coltman seventh and ninth

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Bath Rugby retain the derby bragging rights with defeat of Bristol Bears

Bath Rugby beat Bristol Bears 33-24 - and put them in pole position to reach the semi finals