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Search for man with 'neck tattoo' as child sexually assaulted in Bath
Police say the serious assault happened yesterday afternoon
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Sinkhole appears after 'underground explosion' in Bath city centre - updates
The public has been urged to stay away
Police launch appeal after 11-year-old sexually assaulted in Bath
The incident happened at around 5pm on Wednesday in a wooded area near the Clarks Way playground.
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When and where thunderstorms will hit Somerset as new warning issued
The Met Office has issued two thunderstorm warnings for the next 24 hours
Site of underground explosion in city centre remains sealed off
The incident in the High Street is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.
£1.8m gas pipe upgrade programme planned across north of Bath
More than six kilometres of gas pipes are due to be upgraded as part of the scheme.
Man is jailed for 12 weeks after breaking restraining order again
The 40-year-old had been released on licence after serving time for a domestic violence matter.
New day centre for people experiencing homelessness opens in Bath
The centre will complement other daytime services for people experiencing homelessness in the city.
Odd Down man admits drug-driving after crash on Keynsham Bypass
Police at the scene had said he appeared “paranoid” and had claimed he was being chased.
Council planning to lift car park exit restriction in Oldfield Park
The change will reduce the distance that some motorists currently have to drive.
Fantastic weekend as Hampset chalk up four wins from four games
Hampset had a 100% record over the weekend of Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June.
Harrison ‘grateful and honoured’ to be named league’s top player
Daisy says she is grateful and honoured to be named NXT Gen League Player of the Season for 2026.
Four golds for Bath’s Tomblin in World Cup Super Final
Tomblin, a University of Bath sporting scholar, capped a magnificent campaign in stunning style.
Cordon put in place in city centre after ‘minor explosion underground’
A sinkhole has been reported following an underground explosion on the High Street.
Social workers settle pay dispute as new strike threat looms
A dispute which saw 28 team managers and deputy team managers go on strike is over — but a separate dispute involving over 200 social workers remains unresolved
Hottest areas in Somerset ranked as highs of 36C recorded
While some areas have sweltered, other areas have stayed under 30C
Authentic Georgian garden to open in Bath later this year
It was inspired by a book published in 1834
Christmas Market could run for an extra week and at more sites
Last year there were more than 180 festive chalets spread across the city centre.
Advice issued to residents as extreme heat engulfs the region
Such a rare warning indicates significant risk to life for even the healthy population.
Public reassured over Bath city crest as station demolition continues
The former fire station has been undergoing demolition as part of a major redevelopment of the site.