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Lib Dems suspend Mayor of Bath over “abhorrent” social media posts
The councillor has deleted the retweets and published a full apology on X, calling the posts “abhorrent”.
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Mayor of Bath suspended and told to undertake training after Jewish ambulances tweets
He has apologised after retweeting a post on X calling the arson attack in Golders Green an Israeli false flag operation, which he said was a mistake
Sale Sharks v Bath Rugby team news: Santi Carreras starts at fly-half
Sale Sharks host Bath Rugby at the CorpAqu Stadium on Sunday in Round 12 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM
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Unison holds ‘day of action’ over social worker restructuring plan
Two separate issues have led industrial relations between the council and staff working in its social care department.
Proposed padel courts at former Bathampton station divide opinion
There have been more than 170 comments of support and more than 80 objections.
Driver found with 14 different drugs in his system when he crashed
Following the crash, police and ambulance attended and Craddock was found slumped in his seat.
Residents being asked to help shape local dementia support plan
The feedback from residents will be used to help develop a Dementia Strategy for the district.
Flapjackery opens Bath shop on Pulteney Bridge
'Many are new to flapjacks, so we take the time to introduce them properly'
Wales international Hennessey back for Bath in PREM tie at Sharks
The centre made his debut for the principality in their Guinness Six Nations defeat by Ireland on Friday 6th March.
Team Bath women’s 1s home in on title, men’s 1s chase third spot
Top spot in England Hockey Women’s Conference West is up for grabs as the final round of matches looms.
Bath councillor faced two hour traffic ordeal during Bath Half amid calls for date change
He asked why the event was held on 'such a significant day in the calendar'
Man sells £4m Omaze mansion in Bath months after marrying there
Paul found out he had won the mansion while sat on the loo
Sainsbury's responds to Bath 'pigeon cull' fears after backlash
It is seeking "a safe way to remove the birds" during netting repairs
Bath City appoint Scott Bartlett as new manager after Darren Way sacking
"I am not phased by that, its about the potential, the people, and the ongoing project"
Mayor of Bath apologises after sharing Israeli false flag post on X
The councillor also shared posts suggesting the burning of the Hatzola ambulances was insurance fraud.
'I quit London for Somerset - I was smug but fear I've made a mistake'
A woman who left London for Bath in 2018 says she initially felt smug about lower costs, but doubled mortgage rates, expensive train fares and rising living costs have left her wondering if she made a mistake
Pennyquick’s 18-tonne weight limit to come into effect on 1st May
Concerns raised included the impacts on air quality and safety due to the displacement of HGVs.
Man, 58, strangled Bath Marina worker over wobbly mooring
Phillips, who bought a boat for his retirement, said he had been asking for the wobbly mooring to be fixed.
Bath RUH patient shares warning over ovarian cancer symptoms
At first, the problem was thought to be linked to her age and an oversensitive bladder.
All homes in B&NES now able to recycle their food waste weekly
The changes are aimed at hundreds of flats where there is not enough space to store large containers.