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Greens call for 'ethics policy' as council dives into AI

In February, the council allocated £65,000 for investment in AI

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Demolition of historic Bath Fire Station to go ahead, despite Grade II listing review

The fire service has battled heritage campaigners to be allowed to rebuild the ageing facility

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Bath Rugby chasing home win against Sale Sharks to stay in race for the PREM Rugby Cup knockouts

“There is a lot of rugby left in this competition, and the boys are ready and chomping at the bit."

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Post Office continues to search for a new outlet in Oldfield Park

Applications were previously invited from potential retail partners interested in running a branch.

Bath Echo

Three one-bed homes being proposed on brownfield site in city

Two new buildings are being proposed on land at the rear of Thornbank Place.

Bath Echo

Five warrants without bail are issued after no-shows at Bath court

Five people who were due to appear in court on Monday failed to show up, with warrants being issued.

Bath Echo

Two new shops opening in Bath’s Broad Street as another closes

Gieves & Hawkes and Busby & Fox will soon be opening their doors on Broad Street.

Bath Echo

Walcot go top after ending league leaders’ unbeaten record

The Dorset side came to Lansdown at the summit, with Walcot lying second on points difference.

Bath Echo

Bath ‘in a good place’ as they gear up for PREM Cup tie with Sale

The Blue, Black & White won the competition last season but lie in third place in Pool A this time around.

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Marco Pierre White Jr jailed for 70th offence after assaulting man in street

Marco Pierre White Jr has been jailed for four weeks after he admitted assaulting a man in the street in Bath, Somerset, in April - his 70th offence.

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Bath Rugby star Ollie Lawrence ruled out with hamstring strain as clubmates get England chance

England Rugby host Argentina on Sunday in their final game of the 2025 Quilter Nations Series

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Man named and charged after spate of car break-ins in Bath

He's been accused of several offences

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Plans for 92 homes in Bath's new city quarter face vote

The council is trying to get a major 'stalled' redevelopment in the centre of Bath underway again

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Bath Fire Station faces crunch demolition vote amid Grade II listing review

'It is probably the last of the long tradition of classical buildings in the city'

Bath Echo

5G telecoms base planned for roof of Beechen Cliff School in Bath

EE already has telecommunications equipment on the main roof of the building, providing 4G coverage.

Bath Echo

£17m upgrade of Keynsham’s sewage treatment site as town expands

The upgrade has significantly improved the ability to treat sewage and safeguard nearby watercourses.

Bath Echo

Man hurled brick through ex-friend’s window in ‘revenge’ attack

In delivering their sentence, magistrates said the offence had been motivated by revenge.

Bath Echo

New crossing proposed at Marlborough Buildings to improve safety

Funding has also been secured to install a raised table speed hump.

Bath Echo

Bath Rugby: How young players deal with stick at away grounds

Teenage fly-half James Linegar was particularly targeted by supporters of the Cherry & Whites.

Bath Echo

Depleted Romans get out of jail to win FA Trophy tie on penalties

Depleted Bath City certainly got out of jail as they squeezed past lower-league Bracknell Town on penalties.