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Search for man with 'neck tattoo' as child sexually assaulted in Bath

Police say the serious assault happened yesterday afternoon

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Sinkhole appears after 'underground explosion' in Bath city centre - updates

The public has been urged to stay away

Bath Echo

Police launch appeal after 11-year-old sexually assaulted in Bath

The incident happened at around 5pm on Wednesday in a wooded area near the Clarks Way playground.

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When and where thunderstorms will hit Somerset as new warning issued

The Met Office has issued two thunderstorm warnings for the next 24 hours

Bath Echo

Site of underground explosion in city centre remains sealed off

The incident in the High Street is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.

Bath Echo

£1.8m gas pipe upgrade programme planned across north of Bath

More than six kilometres of gas pipes are due to be upgraded as part of the scheme.

Bath Echo

Man is jailed for 12 weeks after breaking restraining order again

The 40-year-old had been released on licence after serving time for a domestic violence matter.

Bath Echo

New day centre for people experiencing homelessness opens in Bath

The centre will complement other daytime services for people experiencing homelessness in the city.

Bath Echo

Odd Down man admits drug-driving after crash on Keynsham Bypass

Police at the scene had said he appeared “paranoid” and had claimed he was being chased.

Bath Echo

Council planning to lift car park exit restriction in Oldfield Park

The change will reduce the distance that some motorists currently have to drive.

Bath Echo

Fantastic weekend as Hampset chalk up four wins from four games

Hampset had a 100% record over the weekend of Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June.

Bath Echo

Harrison ‘grateful and honoured’ to be named league’s top player

Daisy says she is grateful and honoured to be named NXT Gen League Player of the Season for 2026.

Bath Echo

Four golds for Bath’s Tomblin in World Cup Super Final

Tomblin, a University of Bath sporting scholar, capped a magnificent campaign in stunning style.

Bath Echo

Cordon put in place in city centre after ‘minor explosion underground’

A sinkhole has been reported following an underground explosion on the High Street.

Somerset Live - Bath

Social workers settle pay dispute as new strike threat looms

A dispute which saw 28 team managers and deputy team managers go on strike is over — but a separate dispute involving over 200 social workers remains unresolved

Somerset Live - Bath

Hottest areas in Somerset ranked as highs of 36C recorded

While some areas have sweltered, other areas have stayed under 30C

Somerset Live - Bath

Authentic Georgian garden to open in Bath later this year

It was inspired by a book published in 1834

Bath Echo

Christmas Market could run for an extra week and at more sites

Last year there were more than 180 festive chalets spread across the city centre.

Bath Echo

Advice issued to residents as extreme heat engulfs the region

Such a rare warning indicates significant risk to life for even the healthy population.

Bath Echo

Public reassured over Bath city crest as station demolition continues

The former fire station has been undergoing demolition as part of a major redevelopment of the site.