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Bath Rugby confirm contract extension for key squad player

Scrum-half Tom Carr-Smith joins full-back Tom de Glanville in signing a new contract

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School pupils benefit from rugby masterclass with Jonny Wilkinson

The visit was arranged through the Global Rugby Players Foundation, of which Wilkinson is a founding member.

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Permission being sought for advertising signs on village roundabout

One sign would be at each entrance onto the roundabout, showing directions to the nearby butchers.

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CPS offers no evidence before start of teenagers’ assault trial

The victim was taken to the Royal United Hospital following the assault, suffering from blurred vision.

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City’s heritage said to bring in equivalent of £150 council tax rise

The Heritage Services department is projected to deliver the council a surplus of £13.3m in the next financial year.

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Yet another call-off takes Odd Down’s inactivity past five weeks

Odd Down endured yet another postponement when their derby was called off because of a waterlogged pitch.

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Two Bath Rugby stars dropped but one recalled for England after Scotland defeat

Sam Underhill and Guy Pepper on the bench as part of three changes to side - but Ollie Lawrence is in

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Council awarded £800k for local bus network improvement study

The project will focus on improving bus infrastructure to enhance the reliability and efficiency of bus services.

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Reconstruction work on historic Bath canal bridge gains approval

The Grade II listed bridge dates from around 1800 and is attributed to engineer John Rennie.

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Bath man is sent to Bristol Crown Court on GBH assault charge

Hallsworth is charged with unlawfully and maliciously causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

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Cyclist with leukaemia prepares for special Tour de France challenge

David cycled 100 miles on a static bike in SouthGate to raise awareness of what he is doing and why.

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City boss Way: Attractive football isn’t important, we need wins

The Romans are just one place above the drop zone, staying out of it on goal-difference.

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City of Bath men’s 1s gunned down by British Army in Tier 3 Vase

City of Bath boasted a perfect record of 14 wins from 14 matches in West Hockey West Men’s Division 2 East.

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Ojomoh stars in PREM Cup victory after phone call to van Graan

Versatile back Ojomoh spent two weeks training with England in the lead-up to this year’s Guinness Six Nations.

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'Highly inclusive and friendly' Bath school wows inspectors in latest Ofsted report

Ofsted gave the school a big thumbs up

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Tom de Glanville signs new deal to stay with Bath Rugby

He has penned a deal until 2028

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Matt Weston’s need for speed will not be halted by shoulder surgery

Matt Weston believes he has the potential to go even faster

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American in Bath shares the '1 massive difference' compared to life in US

Amber Kacherian has been sharing videos about life in the UK versus America to her 396,000 followers, and in one recent reel she highlighted something she absolutely adores about England after a visit to Bath

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Flower-filled walk under 2 hours from Bath feels like being in Jane Austen book

A gorgeous walk less than 2 hours from Bath filled with thousands of snowdrops is the perfect February walk - and it looks just like a scene from a Jane Austen novel

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Matt Weston hit in the pocket for unusual reason after Winter Olympics golds

Having broken five track records - it will cost him plenty in beer