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Four Christian climate activists arrested at Bath Abbey after protest
The protest saw fire and rescue and ambulance services called in, and nearby roads closed.

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WECA set to invest £3 million on project to better connect schools
WECA will invest the funds into the Scholars’ Way scheme to benefit walking, wheeling, and cycling routes.


Plans submitted to redevelop site behind Bath’s Royal Crescent
The plans involve demolishing the detached two-storey building and constructing a two-storey home.

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Council uses AI to summarise thousands of stadium comments
The council is due to consider the major planning application on Wednesday, 17th September.


Bath restaurant called 'camp, elegant and a little bit fun' by Sunday Times food critic
It has only been open for a few months but is winning people over


£10m Bath tufa field homes will ‘improve lives’ says council
'It is an excellent award-winning scheme that ... will undoubtedly improve the lives of some of our most vulnerable residents'


Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes left for 32 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members


Four arrested after Bath Abbey Christian Climate Action protest
Ambulances, fire engines were also called and roads had to be closed


Climate activists drop huge banner from Bath Abbey
They believe the current climate crisis is the result of "unspiritual values"


Hundreds parade through Bath to celebrate Jane Austen - in pictures
This year's festival marks the legendary author's 250th birthday


Ollie Lawrence and Jaco Coetzee make injury returns as Bath draw with Munster
Bath Rugby drew 28-28 with Munster in their second pre-season game of the 2025/26 campaign


Best friends open new Indian restaurant with 25% off on opening weekend
Visitors on opening weekend will get 25% off their order.


Cancer patient charged £170 after wife incorrectly enters car registration number at pub car park
The couple were threatened with court action after making a simple error.


Odd Down road closed after gas and water leaks are discovered
Wales & West Utilities is carrying out emergency work at Frome Road, as is Wessex Water.


How to watch Munster Rugby v Bath Rugby live on TV for free and full team news
Bath Rugby play their second pre-season game of the summer away at Munster on Friday night


Munster Rugby vs Bath Rugby team news: Ollie Lawrence named as replacement
Bath Rugby play their second pre-season game of the summer away at Munster on Friday night


Review | Endgame – The Ustinov Studio, Bath
Douglas Hodge and Matthew Horne triumph alongside Selina Cadell and Clive Mantle in this absurd macabre comedy.


Controversy over special unit planned at Combe Down school
The proposed resource base will have a classroom, two small group/break-out spaces and toilet facilities.


Stranded boats are assisted through fire-damaged lock near Bath
The fire at Kelston Lock near The Shallows at Saltford happened on Monday, 25th August.


Dog who bit child in Bath is saved from destruction by magistrates
The dog had been in police kennels, running up an accommodation bill of £8,100.
