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Bath councillor brands proposed ‘mansion tax’ as “completely unfair”
Owners of properties worth over £2 million could have to pay between £2,500 and £7,500 a year.
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Holiday accommodation plans revealed for vacant city centre offices
Six bedrooms, each with ensuites, are planned over the first, second and third floors.
Latest bid submitted to redevelop former Keynsham nurseries site
Outline permission is being sought to erect three buildings containing 15 industrial units.
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Thief tagged and ordered to pay Bath trader £1,000 compensation
Holmes admitted stealing candles and beauty products to the value of £2,656 from the Polly Dryden shop.
Heavy rain yellow weather warning issued for South West region
The rain warning from the Met Office is in place from 10am on Wednesday, 17th December.
Avon Pension Fund votes against ending arms investments
'We are dismayed that we have been unable to secure the change we all had hoped for'
Work begins on temporary fire station without planning permission
Work has already started at the site, even though B&NES Council has not given its stamp of approval.
18-tonne weight restriction being proposed on notoriously steep hill
The weight limit is being proposed between the Globe Roundabout and the Red Lion Roundabout.
Matt Weston claims second victory as British Skeleton stars shine
Reigning World Champion Weston – who, along with his GB team-mates, trains at the University of Bath, picked up a second win of the season
Council spending thousands each year on empty Circus property
Number 4, The Circus is an impressive townhouse on one of the city’s most famous streets.
26-year-old admits biting the ear of Bath pub worker, court hears
Leak had refused to leave Flan O’Brien’s in Westgate Street when asked to do so.
Retrospective planning bid for popular Bath pub’s commercial kitchen
A barn at Marksbury was converted into the pub’s commercial kitchen and food preparation area.
Bath Rugby beaten by Toulon in nine-try thriller
The result means all six teams in Pool Two have a win and a loss to their name after their first two matches but Bath's bonus point means they top the table with six points, with the other sides on five.
Ten-man Odd Down concede double to promotion-chasing Wells
The second-placed Mendip side cruised to a 4-0 victory against a Down team who had James Book sent off.
Four-try Bath beaten at Toulon in Champions Cup thriller
Despite their 45-34 setback, Bath still lead the way in Pool 2 of the Investec Champions Cup.
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The rural and agricultural show takes place across three days in 240 acres of Somerset countryside
Toulon vs Bath Rugby LIVE: Play-by-play Champions Cup updates
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Stade Felix Mayol
Traffic mayhem warning as Bath Christmas Market brings visitors to city
Several roads will be periodically closed
£5m investment into housing for older adults
With local house prices soaring out of reach, a historic charity is fighting back with a massive £5 million war chest to give the city’s most vulnerable pensioners a safe place to call home
Inside British acting legend's stunning former home
It's been used as a film set and a recording studio