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Lewis Moody and peloton of rugby legends begin epic seven-day 500-mile ride to raise funds for MND research

The challenge will see Lewis Moody, who revealed his own MND diagnosis last year, joined by family, friends and some of the biggest names in rugby as they cycle 505 miles in just seven days through England to deliver the match ball for next weekend's Gallagher PREM Rugby Final between Northampton an...

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Impressive and injury-hit Somerset thrash Nottinghamshire to charge up County Championship table

Somerset victory by a mammoth 306 runs - with Thomas Rew's maiden hundred before Craig Overton took five wickets - and the County Championship title charge is back on

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Stunning silver for Poppy Clark as emerging Pentathlon GB stars excel at Budapest World Cup

University of Bath student Poppy Clark continued an excellent start to her senior pentathlon career when she won a stunning silver at the UIPM World Cup in Budapest, Hungary.

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Plan to save Somerset village’s overlooked architectural gem

'I can remember looking at this and thinking it reminded me of Coventry Cathedral'

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Five Bath Rugby players named in 33-man England training squad

Ahead of the England XV v France XV match on Friday

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'A season of lost opportunities' - Johann van Graan reflects on Bath Rugby's semi-final defeat

Bath Rugby were beaten 26-27 by Exeter Chiefs in the semi-final of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

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Bath hotel’s ‘late spring’ reopening setback due to fire safety concerns

The reopening of Parade Park Hotel was scheduled for “late spring” following restoration work.

Bath Echo

Free event being held for families affected by drug and alcohol misuse

The annual Reach Out event is free to attend and open to anyone supporting a loved one.

Bath Echo

Bath man is spared jail after assaults, criminal damage and theft

Rawlings was sentenced to a total of 25 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months.

Bath Echo

Legacy gift helps charity replace fire-damaged lock gates near Bath

Both the top and bottom gates at the historic lock had to be replaced after a boat caught fire.

Bath Echo

No let-up for Bath stars as they chase England XV spots on Friday

There is no let-up for stars Charlie Ewels, Ted Hill, Beno Obano, Vilikesa Sela and Max Ojomoh.

Bath Echo

Van Graan ‘incredibly proud’ of Bath, despite trophyless season

They reached the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals, placing them among the four best sides in Europe.

Bath Echo

No team has the right to win rugby matches – not even Bath

Ignoring the fact that Bath lost, this was a tremendous game – the sort you didn’t want to end.

Bath Echo

Scintillating tie but Bath’s title hopes ended by Exeter comeback

Bath Rugby lost their Gallagher PREM crown when they beaten by Exeter Chiefs in a scintillating play-off.

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Pundits left questioning Bath's drop-goal call in PREM semi-final

Sam Warburton and Brian O'Driscoll both criticised Bath's decision not to attempt a drop-goal as the PREM semi-final slipped away against Exeter Chiefs, with Santiago Carreras in the perfect position to seal the win from the boot.

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Much-loved daughter, 17, among this week's Somerset funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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Bath Spa station hit with 'severe delays' after signalling faults

Several routes are impacted

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Bath Rugby 26-27 Exeter Chiefs LIVE: Highlights and reaction from semi-final upset

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground

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'Had a shocker' - Bath Rugby ratings after PREM semi-final defeat

Bath fell short of a third consecutive PREM Final after blowing a 26-10 lead to Exeter Chiefs.

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Finn Russell ruled out of Bath’s Prem play-off against Exeter with calf injury

England flanker Guy Pepper also remains unavailable due to an undisclosed injury