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Tasty Dates For Your Diary – 19/06/2026
Bath has a host of foodie events taking place each week – here’s a selection of the ones we think...
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Homeless pair ‘breached court order by sleeping in stairwell’
The warrants were issued after the pair failed to turn up for plea hearings.
Bath air ambulance charity backs calls for 24/7 hospital helipads
The report found that 37% of sites either do not have 24-hour access or have no operational helipad.
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Man must pay compensation for distress he caused police officers
The 59-year-old, who lives in a tent near the river in Bath, admitted a total of six offences.
Ex-RAF pilot surprised with special jet reunion on his 90th birthday
The visit gave him the chance to stand beside the jet once again more than six decades after flying it.
Tenant is finally evicted from notorious drug den city centre flat
Local businesses had highlighted how their trade has suffered over the years, with repeated complaints.
Bath quintet in England side to take on France tomorrow
In the England starting line-up are second row Charlie Ewels, back row Ted Hill and versatile back Max Ojomoh.
Four wins from five at weekend plus midweek cup walkover for Hampset
Hampset 1st XI were skittled for 125 as they were beaten by Carsons & Mangotsfield 1st XI.
Bear Flat 1st XI in pole position after winning table-top tussle
Bear Flat 1st XI are a point clear at the head of Somerset League Division Four thanks to a seven-wicket home win.
Lansdown 1st XI suffer first loss of West of England League season
Lansdown suffered their first defeat of the season when they faced Taunton Deane at Combe Park.
Bath City sign striker from arch-rivals Chippenham Town
Harry Parsons has joined the Romans
Apprenticeships for council workers affected by pay reforms
'Some people may not want to spend 18 months doing an apprenticeship if they are planning to retire in 3-4 years'
Bath City name Richard Joyce as new assistant manager
Scott Bartlett has brought in his new right hand man from Evesham United, where he was part of the coaching staff at the second half of last season.
Bath-based expert warns of risks from under-16s social media ban
The government announced on Monday that “children will be given back their childhoods”.
Bath hospital and care provider introduce new healthcare partnership
The partnership will see Bluebird customers offered improved access to a range of Bath Clinic services.
University of Bath set to clamp down on campus parking offenders
The proposal follows “significant levels of non-compliant parking across the university estate”.
Plans to extend opening hours at Wetherspoons in Midsomer Norton
The company says the pub, which opened in 2018, is an “established and successful addition” to the town.
EV charging spaces being proposed at Mero Retail Park in Bath
Businesses based at the retail park include Dreams, Hobbycraft, Pets at Home, Vets for Pets and Costa.
Bath star to compete in men’s singles main draw at Wimbledon
Team Bath’s Toby Samuel has been awarded wildcard entry for the Grand Slam tournament.
Doubles for Callan and Hutchinson on Ladies’ Day at Bath
There was an eight-race card for the sun-drenched racegoers to enjoy.