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Teenager hit by car while sat on a bench in Bath park

The driver fled the scene

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Injury latest on forgotten Bath Rugby wrecking ball Jaco Coetzee

The South African number eight missed the entire 2025/26 season

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Police seek driver after teenager injured in collision in Royal Victoria Park

The victim was sitting on a bench when the collision occurred, and he suffered serious injuries to his ankle.

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Bath man was snared by online ‘vigilantes’ posing as underage girls

The offences involved attempting to engage in sexual communication with three ‘girls’ in 2024.

Bath Echo

Bath police officer who pinched colleague’s bottom cleared of misconduct

The panel found that for all four allegations by the colleague, the officer’s conduct was unwanted.

Bath Echo

Four victims of Bath bogus charity collector to receive compensation

McDonagh bought an RNLI lanyard and uniform before pretending she was authorised to collect donations.

Bath Echo

Twerton Park sponsorship deal is renewed for 2026-27 season

Structural waterproofing firm Cannon Clarke Ltd became sponsor last year, and the deal has been renewed.

Bath Echo

Bath Ladies to travel for opener, promoted United get home start

The Blue, Black & White finished seventh in the 10-team Women’s Championship South 1 last season.

Bath Echo

Table-topping Bear Flat 1sts stretch gap, last-ball agony for 2nds

Bear Flat 1st XI stretched their lead at the top of Somerset League Division Four to 12 points thanks to a seven-wicket victory.

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Bath City double signing as Ollie Chamberlain and Donovan Wilson join

The 31-year-old was listed as a trialist in pre-season meetings with Cardiff U21 and Plymouth Argyle but his arrival was confirmed on Sunday afternoon.

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Bath man dragged from devastating house fire after hearing 'loud bang'

He lost almost everything as his home of 42 years went up in flames

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Somerset squad confirmed for Metro Bank One Day Cup

Somerset Academy player Ben Church, top order South Asian Cricket Academy batter Savin Perera, and Berkshire batter Johnny Connell have been included in the squad which is heavily depleted by players off at the Hundred.

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Bath City learn a lot despite Plymouth Argyle defeat

While City frustrated the League One outfit in spells, goals from Owen Oseni, Michael Baidoo and Xavier Amaechi either side of the break were enough for the Pilgrims.

Bath Echo

Work on A4 Bath to Bristol transport upgrades set to start this autumn

The scheme will include new bus lanes, upgraded bus stops and improved crossings between Bath and Bristol.

Bath Echo

30-year-old Bath woman is fined for wilful obstruction of a police officer

The officer had been trying to arrest Hutton’s friend for shoplifting on 10th June.

Bath Echo

Business’s plans for second dog exercise paddock are approved

Manor Farm at Burnett is part of a wider family farm business which includes Glenavon Farm in Saltford.

Bath Echo

Former Mayor of Bath to stand down as councillor over “abhorrent” posts

Dr Bharat Pankhania apologised and stepped down from the role of mayor in March, after he reposted the post on X.

Bath Echo

City new boy Chamberlain delighted to play for Bartlett again

The versatile 31-year-old is Bath City’s latest signing, reuniting him with the Romans’ boss.

Bath Echo

Bath boss Bartlett: Argyle gave us one of the best tests possible

The Pilgrims fielded a strong side for the warm-up match against the Romans at the Cannon Clarke Stadium.

Bath Echo

Wiles-Richards keeps score down as star-studded Argyle cruise

The hosts were grateful to Wiles-Richards for ensuring they suffered only a 3-0 defeat.