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Exceptional Alfie Barbeary inspires Bath Rugby to victory away at Castres Olympique

Bath Rugby beat Castres Olympique 43-20 at the Stade Pierre-Fabre in the third pool stage game of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

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Castres Olympique 20-43 Bath Rugby LIVE: Reaction and highlights from France

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Stade Pierre-Fabre

Bath Echo

Man pleads guilty to stealing cash during Boxing Day burglary

CCTV footage shows a second person taking part in the burglary, and enquiries are ongoing.

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Bath vet tells pet owners to top letting them outside at 'dangerously cold' temp

A vet from Bath has shared the exact temperatures that put cats at risk outdoors, warning they could become at risk of hypothermia and frostbite

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Two in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving of 26-year-old NHS worker

They have been granted unconditional bail

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How to watch Castres Olympique vs Bath Rugby live on TV, UK kick-off time and full team news

Castres Olympique host Bath Rugby on Friday night at the Stade Pierre-Fabre in the third pool stage game of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

Bath Echo

Theatre Royal’s pantomime raises more than £12,000 for charity

The money was collected during bucket collections after matinee and evening performances.

Bath Echo

Locals encouraged to have say on future funding for fire service

The consultation invites people to comment on priorities as well as how the service should be funded.

Bath Echo

Police report rise in violence and anti-social behaviour in city centre

Officers have found children as young as 13 years old out in the city centre at 4am.

Bath Echo

Wessex Water offers advice if cold weather leads to burst pipes

Wessex Water is advising residents to locate and check their stop tap in case they need to act quickly.

Bath Echo

Threatened Brutalist church up for sale as “development opportunity”

Permission was granted for the Church of the Good Shepherd to be demolished last year.

Somerset Live - Bath

Council wants to raise more money from yellow box fines

Council tax is also proposed to rise by 4.99%

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Climate protesters accused of barricading themselves inside Bath Abbey

Fellow protesters showed their support outside court

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Dogwalkers could face £1k fine for letting pets off lead in cemeteries

The council is proposing bringing in a new rule after dog mess was left on graves

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Castres Olympique v Bath Rugby team news: Pair of England stars drop out with injuries

Castres Olympique host Bath Rugby on Friday night at the Stade Pierre-Fabre in the third pool stage game of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

Bath Echo

Four activists deny criminal charges following protest at Bath Abbey

All four of the activists denied the charged, and have said they do not want legal representation.

Bath Echo

Pair appear in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving

Glasby and Cook are accused of causing the death of Ella Cook on the A36 Warminster Road.

Bath Echo

Jewellery maker set to share profits with annual Bath toad campaign

Charlcombe Lane is closed annually from mid-February to the end of March, with patrols every night.

Bath Echo

Bath teen is sentenced for crimes including carrying a flick knife

Scott will be deprived of the flick knife, and an order was made for the destruction of the cannabis.

Bath Echo

Mixed-use development of city centre townhouse gains approval

The property will feature two commercial spaces and six boutique hotel-style rooms upstairs.