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Bath City penalty heroics as Romans progress in FA Trophy

Charlie Binns was again the Bath City hero

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Funding secured for new SEND schools at former Culverhay site

Green Ways Academy and Sulis Academy have both been earmarked for the former Culverhay site.

Bath Echo

Holiday let permission being sought for dilapidated Twerton garage

The change of use proposals show that the holiday let will be timber-clad.

Bath Echo

36-year-old man admits having offensive weapon in Milsom Street

The magistrates heard that Beer had been in possession of a metal bar in Milsom Street.

Bath Echo

New 20mph limit in the lanes between Saltford and Keynsham

The new limit replaces the existing de-restricted speed limit on Manor Road and Courtenay Road.

Bath Echo

Rennie bags two as Romans see off Gloucester in 2025 finale

The Romans travelled to relegation-battlers Gloucester City Women Reserves and recorded a 3-0 success.

Bath Echo

Walcot take derby honours at Frome to stay second in league

Walcot stay second in Counties 1 Tribute Ale Southern South after taking the honours from their derby at Frome.

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Person injured in racially aggravated assault in car park

Police want to speak to a man seen wearing a baseball cap and a puffed coat

Bath Echo

Plea for NHS support as resident doctors set to begin strike action

The walkout is expected to cause significant disruption, particularly to pre-planned care.

Bath Echo

Police appeal for witnesses after man assaulted in Bath car park

The victim was assaulted in the Kingsmead Square car park by an unknown male and racially abused.

Bath Echo

Bath councillor brands proposed ‘mansion tax’ as “completely unfair”

Owners of properties worth over £2 million could have to pay between £2,500 and £7,500 a year.

Bath Echo

Holiday accommodation plans revealed for vacant city centre offices

Six bedrooms, each with ensuites, are planned over the first, second and third floors.

Bath Echo

Latest bid submitted to redevelop former Keynsham nurseries site

Outline permission is being sought to erect three buildings containing 15 industrial units.

Bath Echo

Thief tagged and ordered to pay Bath trader £1,000 compensation

Holmes admitted stealing candles and beauty products to the value of £2,656 from the Polly Dryden shop.

Bath Echo

Larks net at the death to snatch Southern League draw with Mitres

The Larks netted a last-gasp equaliser in the Pitching In Southern League Division One South encounter.

Bath Echo

Binns is shootout star again as Bath see off Dorking in FA Trophy

Binns saved a spot-kick when City got the better of Bracknell Town on penalties in the second round.

Bath Echo

Heavy rain yellow weather warning issued for South West region

The rain warning from the Met Office is in place from 10am on Wednesday, 17th December.

Somerset Live - Bath

Avon Pension Fund votes against ending arms investments

'We are dismayed that we have been unable to secure the change we all had hoped for'