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American tries full English breakfast in Bath and issues 3-word verdict

American Amber Kacherian has shared the differences between the UK and the US as she's been travelling through the UK with her friends, and has now tried a full English breakfast for the first time

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Bigger vehicles could face higher parking permit prices in Bath

'SUVs and vans are more likely to cause increased injuries or fatalities in a collision with a pedestrian, especially children'

Bath Echo

Man recovering from addiction gets 18-month ban for drug-driving

The court heard that Pethick was already subject to a 12-month ban for a drink-driving offence.

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Historic cycling club marks revival with ride from Bitton to Bath

Originally active from 1888 to 1918, the club was a pillar of the community.

Bath Echo

Council acts to tackle flooding issue on road at Shoscombe

Drainage improvement works to tackle flooding problems are taking place at Hang Hill.

Bath Echo

Builders who owe customer £33k have ignored Bath court order

The ruling was made at a Fast Track Trial last December, which neither defendant attended.

Bath Echo

Nine Blue Badges are seized as council cracks down on misuse

During the operation, the council’s Civil Enforcement Officers carried out 559 vehicle checks.

Bath Echo

Missed opportunities prove costly for Bath, admits van Graan

The Blue, Black & White failed to score in the second half and went down 21-19.

Bath Echo

Bath still on course for home semi, despite derby loss to Bears

Bath lost a 19-7 half-time lead as they were beaten 21-19 by a Bristol side aiming to put things right.

Bath Echo

Forwards released but relegated Romans make ‘statement signing’

Forwards Jordan Alves and Brad Ash and midfielder Mitch Beardmore have been released by Bath City.

Somerset Live - Bath

Tributes to much-loved Somerset dad in latest funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Somerset Live - Bath

Government forces Bath and North East Somerset to double housing targets and dilute green planning rules

'They have just trussed us up. There’s no way about it, it's very difficult for us to do anything impactful.'

Somerset Live - Bath

‘Still too many houses:’ Controversial plan returns for hundreds of homes on edge of Bath

'This proposal remains inappropriate for the area. It is too big and ruins the vista.'

Somerset Live - Bath

Bath coffee shop shuts down as business rates blamed

'This is so so sad'

Somerset Live - Bath

New rogue landlord crackdown under fire over 'flawed' lack of funding

The council's enforcement of landlords will have to be subsidised by prosecutions

Somerset Live - Bath

Bath boat owners ordered to leave Pulteney Weir hit back at 'scruffy' claims

The council says it's a health and safety issue; boaters argue it's 'politically motivated'

Somerset Live - Bath

Bath's mistakes costly but Johann van Graan backs late penalty decision

“That’s sport for you, it was a great occasion, but not so nice when you’re on the losing side."

Somerset Live - Bath

'Performance to impress' - Bath ratings from narrow Bristol Bears defeat

Here's our ratings as Bath’s home play-off semi-final hopes took a hit

Somerset Live - Bath

Bath Rugby suffer yet another Bristol Bears defeat as miserable run in city extends

Bath were 19-7 up at half-time - but lost 21-19 to make it 18 years without a league win at Bristol

Bath Echo

Review | Thespians – The Theatre Royal, Bath

Fans of Mischief Theatre - and we are legion - will be ineffably intrigued about their brand new show Thespians...