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Bath MP slams lack of action as drug dealers thrive on social media

As spice-laced vapes infiltrate schools, Bath’s MP is taking a stand—blaming regulators for letting online drug dealing go unchecked

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Bath MP calls out shocking delays in justice for assault survivors

A harrowing 417-day wait for justice is now the norm. Bath’s MP is demanding urgent reform to fix a system that’s failing survivors

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How to help lonely people this Christmas as heart-warming local project launched

You might be the difference between someone opening a present and not this year.

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Bath pub reopens with six-figure facelift just in time for Christmas Market

Find out why losers get a free drink.

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Bath Rugby player ratings from Gloucester Rugby PREM Cup defeat - 'His best display yet'

Gloucester Rugby beat Bath Rugby 19-17 at Kingsholm on Friday night in the fourth round of pool stage games in the 2025/26 PREM Rugby Cup

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More student accommodation approved on the Lower Bristol Road

Minerva House on Lower Bristol Road was built as open-plan office accommodation with under-croft parking.

Bath Echo

60-year-old man is sentenced for assaulting three police officers

Brokenshire has previous convictions, with the last one being almost 10 years ago.

Bath Echo

Questions remain about why flood risk checks are six years overdue

There are more than 100 properties at the Bitton Mill estate, which was built by Linden Homes.

Bath Echo

New floodlighting proposed at Bath City FC’s Twerton Park site

The proposal is to remove all the existing halide lamps and two old columns to the southern side of the pitch.

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Bath's public bogs dubbed 'second dirtiest in Britain'

Most of Bath's public loos charge for entry, but is it worth it?

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Bath MP calls for emergency VAT cut as businesses left "hammered" by cost-of-living crisis

One Bath business owner said the government is "biting the hand that feeds them".

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'Most beautiful' city in the world is in Somerset and has the best Christmas market

The city has been recognised for its incredibly beauty as well as being home to one of the UK's best Christmas markets - perfect for holiday shoppers and sightseers alike

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Mary Berry says 'he's terribly frail' as she reveals heartfelt promise to husband

Former The Great British Bake Off judge Dame Mary Berry expressed happiness at still having her husband by her side after almost 60 years of marriage

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Gloucester Rugby 19-17 Bath Rugby LIVE: Reaction and highlights from PREM Rugby Cup derby

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis and highlights from Kingsholm Stadium

Somerset Live - Bath

Gloucester Rugby vs Bath Rugby LIVE: Team news and play-by-play PREM Rugby Cup updates

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis and highlights from Kingsholm Stadium

Bath Echo

Demolition of fire station recommended for approval despite review

The council has yet to make a decision on plans for a temporary fire station at Lower Bristol Road.

Bath Echo

Bath’s Wessex Water agrees to £11m penalty over sewage failures

The company and its shareholders will fund the enforcement package, rather than adding it to bills.

Bath Echo

Plans revealed for holiday lets in ‘arboretum’ near railway arches

The three holiday units would be in one building sharing a communal space facing the arches.

Bath Echo

Serial shoplifter is jailed by magistrates for more than seven months

Selway admitted a series of thefts from a shop and also admitted jointly stealing a car.

Bath Echo

Will Butt to captain young Bath Rugby side for Kingsholm clash

Bath head into the fixture buoyed by an impressive 49-19 away victory over Bristol Bears two weeks ago.