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Bath Rugby's latest accounts show the club is heading in the right direction says CEO

Bath Rugby's accounts for the year ending June 30, 2025 have been released

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Controversial solar scheme near city skyline approved by councillors

The panels will generate 120 per cent of the electricity used by the Grade II listed home in Widcombe.

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Plans move forward for two new SEND schools for city’s youngsters

The local authority wants to establish a 120-place special free school at the Culverhay site in Bath.

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Leisure centres back latest diabetes fundraising drives in B&NES

People taking part in the challenges will be offered discounted memberships and free training sessions.

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Community effort to plant hundreds of new trees in Keynsham wood

In 2024, Bath & North East Somerset Council began a felling operation to remove diseased ash trees.

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Inconsistent Larks concede double to relegation-threatened Brixham

The clash with the Fishermen was the first time that Athletic had failed to score since January.

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Du Toit: I was itching to get back to Bath from extended holiday

Du Toit made his return to action in the Round 11 clash with Saracens at The Rec on Friday 20th March.

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How Bath look after players and their families makes van Graan proud

Van Graan emphasised the need for clubs such as Bath Rugby to look after players.

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New drive-thru outlets planned near Somerset farm shop

A decision is due by the summer

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In pictures: 'Angry but determined' social workers strike and interrupt second council meeting

Councillors had to turn up the volume of their microphones to be heard above the protest outside

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Police appeal after cash stolen during burglary at home in Twerton

A wallet containing cash and bank cards, a silver Ford Focus and other items were taken.

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Council presses on with latest Local Plan after record response

The council said the exercise prompted the highest level of engagement it has ever seen.

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Plea for volunteers to support Keynsham Community Fridge initiative

The team of volunteers work to prevent food waste and help local people put extra food on their tables.

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Read Easy Bath group marks two graduations and £2,500 donation

The voluntary group provides free, confidential, one-to-one reading coaching for local residents.

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Grim case of deja vu for Way as Bath fire beleaguered manager

The 46-year-old had masterminded only one victory in his final 15 league matches at the helm.

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Van Graan hails Bath players’ attitude in destruction of Saracens

After a shaky first few minutes, Bath showed their class to hammer the North Londoners 62-15.

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Brilliant Bath storm back from 10-0 down to run Saracens ragged

The Blue, Black & White’s nine-try display earned them a 62-15 victory in the Round 11 clash.

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Bath City sack manager Darren Way after run of poor results

Bath City have sacked manager Darren Way after an 11-game winless run which has seen the Romans slip into the National League South relegation zone.

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Bath Rugby players attitude praised over quick regroup after Six Nations

"Credit to the 23 players that we selected, they represented the group really well."

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Weston-super-Mare keep play-off push going with crucial win

They remain just outside the National League South play-off places, but have games in hand on all of the sides above them