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Council awarded £800k for local bus network improvement study

The project will focus on improving bus infrastructure to enhance the reliability and efficiency of bus services.

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Reconstruction work on historic Bath canal bridge gains approval

The Grade II listed bridge dates from around 1800 and is attributed to engineer John Rennie.

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Bath man is sent to Bristol Crown Court on GBH assault charge

Hallsworth is charged with unlawfully and maliciously causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

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Cyclist with leukaemia prepares for special Tour de France challenge

David cycled 100 miles on a static bike in SouthGate to raise awareness of what he is doing and why.

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City boss Way: Attractive football isn’t important, we need wins

The Romans are just one place above the drop zone, staying out of it on goal-difference.

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City of Bath men’s 1s gunned down by British Army in Tier 3 Vase

City of Bath boasted a perfect record of 14 wins from 14 matches in West Hockey West Men’s Division 2 East.

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Ojomoh stars in PREM Cup victory after phone call to van Graan

Versatile back Ojomoh spent two weeks training with England in the lead-up to this year’s Guinness Six Nations.

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'Highly inclusive and friendly' Bath school wows inspectors in latest Ofsted report

Ofsted gave the school a big thumbs up

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Tom de Glanville signs new deal to stay with Bath Rugby

He has penned a deal until 2028

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Matt Weston’s need for speed will not be halted by shoulder surgery

Matt Weston believes he has the potential to go even faster

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American in Bath shares the '1 massive difference' compared to life in US

Amber Kacherian has been sharing videos about life in the UK versus America to her 396,000 followers, and in one recent reel she highlighted something she absolutely adores about England after a visit to Bath

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Flower-filled walk under 2 hours from Bath feels like being in Jane Austen book

A gorgeous walk less than 2 hours from Bath filled with thousands of snowdrops is the perfect February walk - and it looks just like a scene from a Jane Austen novel

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Matt Weston hit in the pocket for unusual reason after Winter Olympics golds

Having broken five track records - it will cost him plenty in beer

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Council proposes maximum 4.99% council tax rise

'The council tax rise basically just covers the pressure on social care'

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Young suspects named after jewellery stolen from Bath shops

All three are due to appear at court

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Council turns down controversial plans for eight-bed HMO in Bath

The three-storey end-of-terrace house has no off-street parking but is said to be in a sustainable location.

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Keynsham pub raises nearly £100,000 for charity in just one year

Operation Community Hamper began five years ago in a local kitchen and has grown into a vital community charity.

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'Absolutely amazing' - Matt Weston on his history making double Gold

"There's some great names in the British Winter Olympian history. I think to even consider putting my name next to those is a massive honour."

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New retail unit to be built at Walcot Service Station on London Road

The station already has a forecourt shop, and the new single-storey development will be at the rear corner.

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Bath woman found to be more than four times over drink-drive limit

The driver of the Mini was found to have 163 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.