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Leading law firm with offices in Bath enters administration

Clients of BLB Solicitors, based at Edgar Buildings, are facing uncertainty following the shock announcement.

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13-year-old Bath girl admits charges including assaulting police

The Bath teenager admitted assaulting another girl, as well as several police officers.

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Network Rail on track to extend Platform 1 at Bath Spa Station

The platforms at the station have been altered and extended in several ways since it opened in 1841.

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Bath magistrates ask for pre-sentence report on drug dealer

The court heard that Willetts used social media platforms to supply drugs.

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New dawn for Rising Sun pub as apartments scheme is approved

The Grade II-listed Rising Sun, which has been closed since 2022, will be converted into seven apartments.

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Warning of AI’s 'environmental damage' amid Somerset data centre plans

A warning has been issued of how the 'environmental damage' of artificial intelligence needs to be taken seriously as plans for a new data centre near the M5 move forward.

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Bath City's final day loss summed up dreadfully disappointing season

For now, a break is welcome and the summer’s transfer business will be intriguing as Bath City drop into the Southern League

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Bath Rugby injury latest for Bordeaux-Begles: Ben Spencer, Cam Redpath, Joe Cokanasiga, Bernard van der Linde, Max Ojomoh

Bath Rugby are sweating on a number of key men

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A39 traffic chaos in Ashcott after crash near two pubs

The eastbound side of the road was closed

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Bath boy threatened to rape teacher and share deep-fake image

He also threatened to harm a baby

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Bath magistrates hand voyeur 18-week suspended jail sentence

The 18-week prison sentence has been suspended for 18 months as there is a “real chance of rehabilitation”.

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Fears over plans for up to 105 homes next to Keynsham woodland

The developer says the site is a “logical and sustainable extension to the existing settlement”.

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Popular Flourish food hall near Bath is named best in the country

Flourish at Farleigh Road, in the village of Norton St Philip, was a finalist for two categories.

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Teachers feared violence after Bath teenager’s threatening emails

The boy from Bath, who was 14 at the time he sent the messages, pleaded guilty to three offences.

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Odd Down Devs secure league championship thanks to 6-0 romp

The unbeaten Down secured the crown on Tuesday 28th April, thanks to a 6-0 win.

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Bath 1st XI romp to win over South Wilts in ECB Club Championship

Bath 1st XI opened their competitive programme with a 73-run trouncing of visitors South Wilts 1st XI.

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Morale-boosting draw for Bath City Women in build-up to cup final

The Romans will face Weston-super-Mare Women in the showpiece on Thursday 30th April.

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Heart-breaking tribute paid to NHS worker killed in Somerset crash

'Ella made the world around her brighter, more thoughtful, and more beautiful'

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Family pay tribute after two drivers are jailed over fatal A36 crash

The BMW driven by Alfie Cook was involved in a head-on crash with a Ford Fiesta being driven by Ella Cook.

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Planning committee green light for ‘backland’ house in Lansdown

Planning officers said the contemporary design was appropriate and the application policy compliant.