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Odd Down man is charged following stabbing in Midsomer Norton

The charges follow an incident in Midsomer Norton in the early hours of Saturday 9th May.

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Bid to convert two-bed Lansdown home to four-bed HMO is approved

Council records also show no ‘sandwiching’ of a property from the change of use.

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Man on probation admits drink-driving and having no insurance

He was brought to court in custody as a warrant had been issued for his arrest.

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Overnight closures of road in Bath being planned for utility works

The works are anticipated to take place over four nights between 7pm and 6am.

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Spotlight on use of equestrian site near Bath as appeal is lodged

The assessment report highlighted that the case officer had found three planning enforcement cases.

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City Women close to putting spanner in Bassett’s title charge

The Romans gave the table-toppers a tough afternoon before conceding defeat.

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Team Bath determined to wrap up home schedule with win over Dragons

An additional stand is being opened at Team Bath Arena to accommodate the demand for tickets.

Somerset Live - Bath

Blocked fire exits and safety concerns at Royal United Hospital in Bath

Emergency care is under 'enormous and unsustainable pressure'

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Midsomer Norton stabbing leaves victim in hospital as man and child arrested

The older suspect, charged with a list of offences, has been named by police

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'Superb' BBC true crime series filmed in Somerset based on shocking true story

The four-part true crime drama starring Timothy Spall was filmed across Bristol, Bath and Somerset and is now streaming free

Bath Echo

‘Critical intervention’ to protect public from more masonry falls

The Grade I listed site was fenced off for some months after masonry fell from a balustrade last June.

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Fashion Museum and Bath Spa Uni launch five-year digital project

The partnership will focus on developing the museum’s Explore the Collection platform.

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Man who was racially abusive at RUH is given community order

The judge gave Schauker a community order which will run for 18 months, alongside alcohol treatment.

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RUHX walk marks 20 years as founder joins her final fundraiser

The sponsored walk, organised by the official charity of the RUH, will take place on Saturday 23rd May.

Bath Echo

Appeal after proposed bungalow in overgrown garden is refused

No information about the site’s ecology was submitted but it was described as an "overgrown garden".

Bath Echo

Bear Flat 1st XI fall at Spaxton but 2nd XI win by walkover

The hosts were shot out for 237 in 39.4 overs after being asked to bat.

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Lansdown 1st XI one point off top after win over new boys Twyford

Lansdown 1st XI are just a point off the top of West of England Premier League Premier 2 Bristol / Somerset.

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Bath were beaten by better side, says van Graan after loss to Exeter

The Blue, Black & White would have gone to the top of the Gallagher PREM table by winning the match.

Somerset Live - Bath

North Somerset is still Somerset, declares council leader on Somerset Day

Today (May 11) is Somerset Day, marking the day in 878 that Alfred the Great called on “all the people of Somerset” to march with him against the Vikings

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Walcot Rugby Club looking to build padel courts to stay viable

A rugby club wants to create four covered courts