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Bath City boss in upbeat mood as Romans return to pre-season training

“We’ve got a really important season, it’s not just about what happens on the pitch.2

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South West athletes named in England Commonwealth Games Athletics squad

Among those selected are 22 British champions from this month’s UK Athletics Championships, alongside eight British record holders.

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Man loses licence, job and home after being caught drink-driving

It is the second time that Gregory, 37, has been caught behind the wheel while over the limit.

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Bath man becomes 1,000th volunteer in major dementia study

The participant marking the milestone was Bob Crampton, a retired ITV presenter who lives in Bath.

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Teenager’s behaviour drove man out of his home, Bath court hears

The incidents left the resident fearful for his and his family’s safety, and he has since moved out of the area.

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Plans to build houses in the back garden of Charlcombe Grange

The scheme is for two split-level detached houses in the “extensive rear garden” of the property.

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Promoted Combe start league with longest trip, Walcot begin at home

The Down made an immediate return to Level 7, winning the Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts North title last season.

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Sir Stephen Fry's unusual gift to Bath is thanks to an 'inspiring' schoolgirl

The national treasure said he was "enchanted" by her idea after she reached out on a whim

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'Bath sanctuary saved my life' says mum who 'thought she was going insane'

Her step-son would try to eat unusual things like metal and shout out accusations that made the neighbours worry

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MP praises NHS staff at Somerset community hospital who saved her husband’s life

"Community hospitals are the backbone of local healthcare"

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Bath travel firm collapses into administration with bookings cancelled

Groupia’s website says that all bookings departing on or before 31st August 2026 will proceed as planned.

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Council blocks £200k plan to make vault safe over heritage harm

The proposals to pump foam concrete into the space would prevent the pavement collapsing.

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Judge commends Bath sex offender for the progress he has made

The charges relate to material found on Theo James-Lucas’s mobile phone.

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Pay dispute between council and social workers comes to an end

An agreement has been struck, but a separate dispute involving over 200 social workers remains unresolved.

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Suicide charity’s founder is sentenced after admitting three offences

Everett was given a 12-month conditional discharge as well as being ordered to pay costs.

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Bath’s Samuel to face French open semi-finalist at Wimbledon

The Team Bath star will take on the number 15 seed in the first round.

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Much-loved son, brother and fiance, 32, among this week's Somerset funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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We love you, but here's my three tips for being a good tourist in Bath

Welcome! Please take a look around... but first, some pointers

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Looking for the best afternoon tea? Bath's got the region's finest

Five city businesses were voted best of the best in the Muddy Stiletto awards

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From redundancy to 10 years running beloved Bath bakery the Grumpy Baker

Success was far from a piece of cake