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Inspectors find urgent and emergency care concerns at RUH
The health watchdog carried out the inspection after receiving concerns about overcrowding and safety issues.
Council over-ruled as inspector allows controversial arena lights
Planners had refused the application on the grounds that it would harm the openness of the Green Belt.
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Business boost for Oldfield Park with new shops and office space
The proposals include sub-dividing the existing units to create a third commercial space.
Social workers preparing to strike for three days over pay gradings
Affected staff represented by trade union Unison previously went on strike for a “day of action” in March.
Ewels to make 200th appearance for Bath when Newcastle visit Rec
The Bournemouth-born lock will be aiming to help Bath bounce back from three successive defeats.
Romans, Larks and Down discover league opponents for 2026-27
Most of the Romans’ opponents are based under 100 miles from the Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park.
Double for jockey Doyle at Bath’s latest evening meeting
The meeting formed the second part of Bath’s double header this week.
24-hour gym could replace Bridgwater Poundland store as plans approved
'The need for an additional gym in this location has not been convincingly justified'
Three more days of strike action planned for social workers over pay dispute
'Children’s social care managers do highly skilled and demanding work supporting vulnerable children and families. They shouldn’t have to fight to be paid fairly.'
Fashion Museum to return to Bath as 'absolutely amazing' new museum approved
'This is the kind of project that places wait decades for'
Bath drink-driver banned after hitting vehicles and wiping out traffic lights
Garrick Jones, of Holburne Park, was identified as the driver and failed a roadside breath test.
Council blocks solar panels scheme for social housing flats in Bath
LiveWest runs Clarkson House in Great Stanhope Street, where there are 54 flats over five levels.
Craft brewery near Bath gets go-ahead to expand its operations
The building dates from the 1950s and was originally used to house dairy herd cattle.
Team Bath swimmers named in England's 2026 Commonwealth Games squad
The trio, who all train in the University’s 50m pool with the Aquatics GB Bath Performance Centre, have been named in a 28-strong Team England swimming squad for the Games, taking place in Scotland from 23rd July to 2nd August.
Bath Rugby injury latest for Newcastle Red Bulls: Will Muir, Quinn Roux, Max Ojomoh, Louie Hennessey, Archie Griffin
Bath Rugby host Newcastle Red Bulls at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round 16 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM
Man suffers broken jaw in brutal Bath street attack
Police wanted to speak to a man
Blocked fire exits and safety concerns at Royal United Hospital in Bath
Emergency care is under 'enormous and unsustainable pressure'
Midsomer Norton stabbing leaves victim in hospital as man and child arrested
The older suspect, charged with a list of offences, has been named by police
'Superb' BBC true crime series filmed in Somerset based on shocking true story
The four-part true crime drama starring Timothy Spall was filmed across Bristol, Bath and Somerset and is now streaming free