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Bath Rugby's young guns praised for 'well-rounded' display at Bristol Bears

Bath Rugby beat Bristol Bears 49-19 at Ashton Gate on Friday night in Round Three of the 2025/26 PREM Rugby Cup

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Newcastle Red Bulls put Bath Rugby centre on their shopping list

Age appears to be no barrier for former Scotland and Lions centre Chris Harris

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Residents being invited to come together for Remembrance events

Ceremonies and services will be held across the district to honour those who served and sacrificed.

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More disruption in the pipeline as gas works are hit with problems

The works were timed to coincide with the school holidays to minimise disruption to motorists.

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Teen arrested after bomb hoax at St Brendan’s Sixth Form College

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of a bomb hoax at the college.

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24-hour bus gate set to be reintroduced at Western Riverside in Bath

B&NES Council is amending the 24-hour bus gate at Stothert Avenue to “deter extraneous through traffic".

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Man ordered to pay over £3k in compensation to woman he punched

The young victim had been out celebrating her graduation when the assault occurred.

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Bath City Women recover from 3-1 down to take derby spoils

City hit back for a memorable 4-3 triumph at the Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park.

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Down undone by City’s second-half blast; Hillier Cup tickets news

Odd Down will be looking to get back to winning ways in the league on Saturday 8th November.

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Second victory in three days as Larks dispatch Supermarine

Eben Mortimer-Taylor handed Larkhall an eighth-minute lead against Supermarine.

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Bath Rugby set to secure new contract for crown jewel of their academy after England A call-up

Four young Bath Rugby players have been named in the England A squad to prepare to face an All Blacks XV on Saturday

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Somerset ambulance and aid roll 1,600 miles to help war-torn Ukraine

A Wells charity just drove an ambulance and hope across Europe into Ukraine’s war zone

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Homeless beggar is banned from city centre after series of offences

Lean was brought to Bath Magistrates’ Court in custody after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

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Vietnamese restaurant wins permission for new cookery workshop

The restaurant, which is said to always be fully booked, previously ran workshops inside the premises.

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Police offer security advice after garages broken into in Keynsham

Two men were seen on CCTV around the garages at 2am and again at 4am.

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First fixtures announced in Bath Combination Cup and Vase

Combe Down will receive last term’s beaten finalists Corsham in the Vase on Saturday 31st January.

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Barnes: Bath’s power game was deciding factor in PREM Cup clash

Bath routed the injury-ravaged hosts 49-19 in the Round 3 game on Friday 31st October.

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Driver crashes in Bath after 'medical episode' behind the wheel

A large emergency service presence was at the scene

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Bollards to replace planters at Southlands through-traffic restriction

The restriction, which divided opinion among residents, became permanent early last year.

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Demolition of Tintagel Close in Keynsham set to start in January

The 44 three-bed maisonettes had been deemed “no longer fit for purpose” by Curo.