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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.

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Somerset Live - Bath

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.

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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'

Bath Echo

Work begins on temporary fire station without planning permission

Work has already started at the site, even though B&NES Council has not given its stamp of approval.

Bath Echo

18-tonne weight restriction being proposed on notoriously steep hill

The weight limit is being proposed between the Globe Roundabout and the Red Lion Roundabout.

Somerset Live - Bath

Matt Weston claims second victory as British Skeleton stars shine

Reigning World Champion Weston – who, along with his GB team-mates, trains at the University of Bath, picked up a second win of the season

Bath Echo

Council spending thousands each year on empty Circus property

Number 4, The Circus is an impressive townhouse on one of the city’s most famous streets.

Bath Echo

26-year-old admits biting the ear of Bath pub worker, court hears

Leak had refused to leave Flan O’Brien’s in Westgate Street when asked to do so.

Bath Echo

Retrospective planning bid for popular Bath pub’s commercial kitchen

A barn at Marksbury was converted into the pub’s commercial kitchen and food preparation area.

Somerset Live - Bath

Bath Rugby beaten by Toulon in nine-try thriller

The result means all six teams in Pool Two have a win and a loss to their name after their first two matches but Bath's bonus point means they top the table with six points, with the other sides on five.

Somerset Live - Bath

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