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Fire breaks out at Joe & the Juice on Bath high street - updates

Crews are responding to an incident at the Stall Street venue

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Somerset Live - Bath

Town's residents told not to panic after reading council's postcard

It tells people to phone the town council for a place of refuge, but gives a disconnected number once used by a local plumber

Bath Echo

Police warning over rogue traders visiting homes in the Bath area

Officers say the traders often request payment, frequently charging significantly more than the work is worth.

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Bath Echo

Policies could see shops required to have awnings to tackle heat

At least three councillors relied on fanning themselves to stay cool during a recent council meeting.

Bath Echo

Eight more months of roadworks are due to begin in Keynsham

Diversion work on previously unidentified Virgin Media cables is scheduled from Monday 27th July.

Bath Echo

Man dodges jail following convictions for animal cruelty and fraud

Moxham had pleaded guilty to a total of eight offences relating to cattle being kept in Weston.

Bath Echo

Odd Down celebrate two wins over Wiltshire League opposition

Odd Down eased to a 3-0 success against Corsham Print Wiltshire Senior League Premier Division side Bishops Cannings.

Bath Echo

Hampset 1sts beat league leaders, 2nds skittle hosts for 46

Hampset 1st XI took the honours from their Bristol & District Cricket Association Division Three top-of-the-table clash.

Somerset Live - Bath

Heatwaves could bring nostalgic shop awnings back to high streets

The idea has been raised to help deal with the extreme heat

Somerset Live - Bath

Widower travels 300 miles to Bath Racecourse to relive memories of late wife

Such a sweet story, John was treated as a VIP all day

Bath Echo

Bath’s main Post Office based in TG Jones in Union Street to close

Closing down signs have gone up at TG Jones, which was formerly WHSmith.

Bath Echo

Four Christians convicted over climate protest at Bath Abbey

The defendants have accused church officials of prioritising tourism over "planetary breakdown".

Bath Echo

Council endorses charter to better protect River Avon after wife’s plea

Campaign group We are Avon wants all councils along the 83-mile length of the river to follow suit.

Bath Echo

Work gets under way on homes for adults with learning disabilities

The scheme will include a mixture of one, two and three-bedroom homes, designed to be accessible and adaptable.

Bath Echo

Police issue appeal following assault in beer garden at Bath pub

The incident happened in the beer garden of The Boathouse on Sunday 7th June.

Bath Echo

Bath care home staff prepare for Tough Mudder fundraising challenge

Six members of staff from MHA Stratton House will be joined by relatives for the challenge.

Bath Echo

Larks sink Pirates after home victory over Cymru South visitors

Next up for the Larks is a friendly against uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division outfit Devizes Town.

Bath Echo

Bath trio in heated international, club-mates score in play-offs

Blue, Black & White back row Guy Pepper was in the England starting XV.

Bath Echo

City Women open friendly programme with win over Cirencester

Burridge, normally a defender, opened the scoring from close range in the 11th minute.

Bath Echo

University contingent ready to make mark at Commonwealth Games

Bill Whiteley Sporting Scholar Matthew Ward will be racing for Team Scotland in the swimming pool.