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Bath Rugby injury and availablity latest ahead of Leicester Tigers: Finn Russell, Quinn Roux, Bernard van der Linde

Bath Rugby host Leicester Tigers at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

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Second attempt to build cul-de-sac in bungalow garden in Somerset village

Original plans were blocked for being 'cramped'

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Meet the Bath local dedicating his life to help the city's homeless

'Demand has increased massively'

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Inside the lost Bath nightclub that police want you to remember

A lively night out turned into one family's living nightmare

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Bath Rugby confirm four departing senior academy players ahead of 2026/27 season

Johann van Graan says the departing players have 'played a significant role in Bath's journey'

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Popular wine shop to close its doors after four decades of trading

The Great Wine Company is closing as the Wells Road site is being redeveloped.

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Remembrance service to be held to support families after baby loss

The service is open to anyone affected by the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy or shortly after birth.

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New artificial football pitch being proposed for Keynsham school

The development is said to have been carefully designed to comply with both FA and Sport England guidance.

Bath Echo

Man admits having animal porn and making indecent child images

James-Lucas is already on the Sex Offender Register and subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Bath Echo

Bath trio commit for new term, League One club to visit in friendly

Bath City will be boosted by the presence of keeper Harvey Wiles-Richards, full-back Joe Raynes and striker Scott Wilson.

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Massive league wins for Hampset 1sts and 2nds, milestone for Devs

Hampset 1st XI trounced hosts Frampton Cotterell 1st XI by 137 runs when the sides met on Saturday 30th May.

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Memorable evening for Bear Flat as 1sts beat 2nds in county cup

On a memorable evening for the club, Bear Flat 1st XI faced Bear Flat 2nd XI at the Prior Park College ground.

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‘Borderline irreplaceable’ star cleans up at Bath Rugby’s 2025/26 awards night

Max Ojomoh reveals the secret to Joe Cokanasiga's massive improvement as he also wins

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'Folklore material' - Bath Rugby legend who sparked the lift off of the golden generation has died

Roger Spurrell represented a number of South West teams, including Launceston RFC, Plymouth Albion, Devon & Cornwall, Army RFC and South West England

Bath Echo

Council accused of acting ‘unreasonably’ by refusing Odd Down HMO

Four-figure costs are being sought from the council for acting “unreasonably”.

Bath Echo

Proposed Aldi store in Keynsham is recommended for refusal

The discount retailer’s scheme will be discussed by councillors at next week’s planning committee meeting.

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Magistrates send serial shoplifter to Crown Court for sentence

Santillo, from Combe Down, has 28 previous convictions for 158 offences, most of them thefts.

Bath Echo

Consultation on increasing permit charges for larger vehicles

The council wants to make parking permits more expensive for larger vehicles and discounted for smaller vehicles.

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Bath fencer Coutya secures two more 2026 World Cup titles

The double Paralympic champion claimed a third successive Category B foil victory in dominant fashion.

Bath Echo

Team Bath have to settle for penultimate place in NXT Gen League

Team Bath – last year’s runners-up – won four and lost 12 of their 16 league matches in 2026.