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UK shoe chain slashes prices in 'everything must go' sale following administration

The British shoe chain has rolled out clearance discounts of up to 50% following a previous 20% discount, with shops in Bath, Cheltenham and Exeter at risk of closing

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Mayor of Bath ‘incredibly apologetic’ after Jewish ambulances tweets

'I have been made aware that I have reposted or replied to some posts which have never aligned to my values and beliefs, and which are abhorrent.'

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Bath could be forced to scrap net zero housebuilding rules

Houses are built to the country's highest energy efficiency standards

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Bath City relegation worries deepen after another home defeat

Romans beaten by Hemel Hempstead to stay in the bottom four

Bath Echo

Contentious renewable energy talks for Batheaston are abandoned

There were 30 potential locations for solar farms and 10 wind turbines in the parishes of Batheaston and St Catherine.

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Bath Rugby injury latest: Johann van Graan provides initial updates on Ben Spencer and Francois van Wyk

Bath Rugby face Sale Sharks at the CorpAqu Stadium on Sunday in Round 12 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Bath Echo

£1 child bus fare cap is extended across region until spring 2029

The extension forms part of a wider support bus package being funded by WECA.

Bath Echo

Popular Urban Garden marks five years of community work in Bath

The Urban Garden, which launched in 2021, combines plant sales with training and support for local adults.

Bath Echo

University renews backing for Bath Safe Bus with £10k sponsorship

The initiative offers a safe space for anyone needing help while in the city on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Bath Echo

Council approves culture plan to widen access across the district

The Cultural Development Plan sets out how culture can play a bigger role in bringing people together.

Bath Echo

Redevelopment of Keynsham nurseries site finally gains approval

The planners were satisfied that the town council’s concerns had been addressed, or could be overcome.

Bath Echo

Life after Way begins with yet another loss for struggling Romans

Way was axed on Sunday 22nd March, having masterminded only one victory in his final 15 league matches.

Bath Echo

City romp to second successive big win, Odd Down so close to title

Bath City Women took their goal tally to 11 from two matches when they overwhelmed visitors Cirencester Town.

Bath Echo

Team Bath make NXT Gen League leaders work hard for win

In front of an 800-strong crowd at Team Bath Arena, the Blue & Gold were beaten 65-59 by Loughborough.

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Warning 'foster carers will leave' due to controversial plans

'It is shameful. You are dismantling the very support structures that allow foster carers to do this job safely.'

Somerset Live - Bath

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

Bath Echo

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.

Bath Echo

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.

Bath Echo

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.

Bath Echo

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.