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Bath magistrates hear man’s explanation for hammer attack

There had been a fight on a green near the flats in Keynsham where Gray was living at the time.

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Developer’s reduced housing scheme at Combe Down is approved

The developer’s new scheme that came before the planning committee was for two four-bed detached houses.

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£1 Roman Baths tickets launched for eligible low-income visitors

Eligible visitors receiving certain benefits will be able to visit the attraction at a heavily reduced price.

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Depleted Larkhall undone by Farm loanee after Good Friday draw

The closest the Larks came to scoring was when a piledriver from Milo Murgatroyd cannoned off the hosts’ bar.

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Battling Odd Down beaten in home finale after away-day derby loss

A Lew Hill Memorial Ground crowd of 120 saw the Wiltshire side triumph 3-1 to preserve their four-point lead.

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Bath City on brink of relegation after Torquay United thrashing

Romans beaten 4-1 by Torquay - and now 10 points from safety with only 12 left to play for

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Body found in River Avon confirmed as missing Bath woman

Significant work has been taking place to identify the body recovered from the River Avon in January.

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'We live in Somerset's forgotten valley - bus cuts are disrupting our lives'

There are fears people will be "forced to move away"

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Norland marks graduation day for nannies and degree students

The graduation events took place on 27th March and brought together students, families, friends and staff.

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Praise for Bath’s newest school following recent Ofsted inspection

Hambling View Independent School on Claverton Down Road caters for pupils with complex SEND.

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Police in B&NES warn of ‘growing concern’ as catapult crimes rise

People are asked to report incidents quickly so teams can respond and identify those involved.

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Plans to relocate facility used by elite pentathletes at Bath university

Pentathlon GB, the national governing body of modern pentathlon, is a long-term partner of the university.

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Spencer reflects on ‘big turning point’ for Bath in cup win

Spencer finished off a move that saw the hosts turn defence into attack, the Londoners having been pressing for a try.

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Double for trainer Carroll as season starts at Bath Racecourse

The first race of the year at the Lansdown track was The Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap Stakes (Class 5).

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Bath Rugby player ratings from comeback win against Saracens - 'His best game'

Bath Rugby beat Saracens 31-22 at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in the last 16 knockout round of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

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Bath City end 14-game winless run with A4 derby win

The game’s only goal came in the 94th minute from Scott Wilson, but that moment wouldn’t have been possible without a fine goalkeeping performance from Charlie Binns.

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Du Toit ‘showed against Saracens why he’s one of the world’s best’

Du Toit put in an immense shift after coming on as a replacement at the start of the second half.

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Superb second-half display takes Bath into Euro quarter-finals

The Blue, Black & White found visiting Saracens an altogether tougher proposition than when the sides met in March.

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Bath hospital given one star hygiene rating because 'staff member did not have password'

The hospital will be reinspected soon

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Bath’s political map is changing and could see a Green or Reform MP at the next General Election

The political landscape has never looked so uncertain