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Bath Rugby turn to the United Rugby Championship for new head of recruitment

Johann van Graan has found his replacement for the departing Rob Burgess

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Weapons and drugs smuggler from village near Bath jailed for nine years

Sanderson, from Wick, admitted smuggling firearms, ammunition and Class A drugs.

Bath Echo

Bouncers ‘beat up’ man at Mumford & Sons gig in Bath, court hears

Athay, who had consumed 10 pints and drunk gin, kicked a police officer in the groin during his arrest.

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MP urges Government to ban children from having phones in school

There are concerns that leaving the policy at guidance level does not offer enough protection for schools.

Bath Echo

Bath businesswomen launch modern design-led wellness brand

Vicki Jackson and Bonny Hall, who both live in Bath, met while working together at Lovehoney.

Bath Echo

Plans for new SEND school and children’s care homes in Keynsham

Charlton House was an adult care nursing home until it closed in March 2024.

Bath Echo

Police highlight risks posed by illegal young drivers in villages near Bath

Youngsters are buying cars on Facebook or taking parents’ cars in the middle of the night.

Bath Echo

City Women recover from early shock to reach league cup semis

Bath City Women had to come from behind against struggling East Devon side Feniton.

Bath Echo

Bath loanee Sweeten sets up clincher as Larks crash to Rockies

The Dorset side emerged 3-1 victors at the Camella Stadium to enhance their push for a place in Premier South.

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Months of roadworks in Bath city centre to impact 10 streets - full list

Over 300 metres of new cycle paths and 800 metres of road improvements are planned

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Long Covid rehab service could end due to falling number of sufferers

But a councillor who is also an infectious diseases expert warned: “We are still in unknown territory”

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Rare species of pink 'finger' fungus found in Somerset for the first time

'We are truly blessed to have such a colourful spectacle of nature’s calendar right on our doorstep'

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Registered sex offender jailed after approaching school girls

Blackwood ran away after the "appalling incident"

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Bath Rugby announce nine new contracts for academy rising stars

Head of rugby Johann van Graan is lookiing to the future as he locks down academy stars

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Bath City suffer late heartbreak as Romans deep in relegation trouble

An 89th minute goal by fellow strugglers mean Bath are five from safety now

Bath Echo

Coin collection among various items stolen in Twerton burglary

Personal items and a collection of coins were stolen from a property in Redland Park in Twerton.

Bath Echo

Council meeting disrupted by protest over social care redundancies

Councillors were discussing a major restructure to the council’s children’s social care department.

Bath Echo

Man who repeatedly beat up Bath woman is given restraining order

The court was shown several images of the injuries Lee inflicted on the young woman.

Bath Echo

Plans submitted to turn Weston school campus into a private house

The building was a residential house until 1950, when it was converted to a nursing home and then school.

Bath Echo

Bath sex assault trial delayed over prison van’s late arrival to court

The court heard that Sanderson was in custody in Liverpool on an unrelated matter.