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We tried the new menu at The Ivy where they save the biggest surprise for last

I thought I was about to eat an ice cream. I was sorely mistaken!

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Somerset international photojournalist recognised in King's Birthday honours list

Other recognisable figures include broadcaster and documentary maker Charlotte Webster, alongside community sport advocate Mel Bound, who founded This Woman Runs

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Bath Rugby vs Exeter Chiefs LIVE: Play-by-play Gallagher PREM semi-final updates and team news

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground

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Bath Refugee Festival returns tomorrow with eight days of celebrations

The programme will include live music, film screenings, and dinners hosted by celebrity chefs.

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Bath Fire station demolished after failing to get Grade II listed

It is being replaced with a new 'state-of-the-art' fire station as it did not meet modern standards

Bath Echo

University of Bath hosts landmark CERN accelerator materials event

The event marked the first time the workshop has been held outside CERN’s base since it was launched.

Bath Echo

Plans revealed to cut speed limit on London Road West to 20mph

The limit would stretch from near the Gloucester Road junction to the 20mph at the High Street in Batheaston.

Bath Echo

Two arrested as drugs and weapons are seized in Midsomer Norton

The Bath & North East Somerset policing team carried out a drugs warrant on Monday.

Bath Echo

Bath secondary school is hailed as a ‘special place’ by Ofsted

With just 253 pupils, St Mark’s is well below its capacity of 513 and the national average of 1,067.

Bath Echo

Judge’s message to Bath man as she sentences him for 15 offences

Duncan had not committed any offences since February and has been moderating his drinking.

Bath Echo

Dunn and Roux back from bans as Bath host Chiefs for place in final

Hooker Dunn and lock Roux have been named in the starting XV after completing their suspensions.

Bath Echo

NXT Gen aces Ervine, Harrison and Windsor honoured by Team Bath

Mid-courter Ervine received the Spirit of Bath gong and defender Harrison was the coaches’ player of the year.

Bath Echo

Explosive knock from Hampset Sunday XI’s Dolman destroys Keynsham

The Scorpions decided to field in the Sunday 7th June encounter and restricted their visitors to 210-6 from 40 overs.

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Aldi coming to Keynsham despite fear it will ‘grind estate to a halt’

The discounter says the store will bring 40 new jobs

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Bath Rugby left empty handed at the Gallagher PREM awards

The Rugby Awards 2026 were held in London on Wednesday night, celebrating the best of the 2025/26 season

Bath Echo

Green light for new Aldi in Keynsham despite traffic concerns

Almost 200 people lodged their support of the plans with the council, while just 20 raised objections.

Bath Echo

Memories shared as Bath’s historic fire station is reduced to rubble

The Art Deco building in Bathwick Street is expected to be completely demolished by the end of this week.

Bath Echo

Court puts 13-year-old offender under curfew for three months

The girl appeared at Bath Youth Court to be sentenced for a series of offences.

Bath Echo

‘Urgent’ repairs and maintenance needed at leaky Bath school

The school trust says “longstanding defects” have allowed water to get into the building.

Bath Echo

Loan shark suspects arrested following police operation in Bath

The arrests follow an early morning operation by the England Illegal Money Lending Team.