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Last sighting of Melanie Hall in Bath and how mystery row could crack unsolved case

A fresh appeal has been issued after Melanie Hall disappeared from Cadillacs nightclub in Bath in 1996, with her remains found on the M5 in 2009

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Key details as Bath City relegation fears mount after costly defeat and injury crisis

The Romans’ evening was made worse by losing two key strikers to injury during the course of the game

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Bath City suffer damaging defeat to remain in relegation zone

Slough came away with all three points as Bath draw another blank in front of goal

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'Embodies our values' - Bath Rugby confirm new contract for key squad man

Former Bath academy product Kieran Verden signs a one year contract extension at the Rec

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International stars check back in for Bath Rugby as PREM Rugby Cup semi-final looms

Bath Rugby will have a world-class boost - but they might not be able to play this weekend

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£20,000 reward offered in fresh appeal over Melanie Hall murder

Crimestoppers has launched a new appeal for information into the unsolved murder of Melanie Hall.

Bath Echo

Thousands of people eligible in region for shingles jab haven’t had it

Although shingles can occur at any age, the risk and severity of shingles and its complications increase with age.

Bath Echo

Crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Snow Hill sees two arrested

Officers attended Berkeley House and a man and woman were arrested and taken into custody.

Bath Echo

Danish juice bar chain planning to open their second branch in Bath

Plans have been submitted to convert the vacant shop between Jolly’s and Waterstones.

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Bath skier Hester Poole earns Paralympic selection and a Cambridge Uni offer within a month

Hester Poole only found out she had been selected to represent ParalympicsGB at Milano Cortina in February, three weeks before the Opening Ceremony.

Bath Echo

51-year-old man faces charges including rape and sexual assault

Evans also faces a charge of engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour dating from 2023.

Bath Echo

Make-or-break time for Walcot after excellent win over Swans

Walcot and Sherborne are pulling away from the other title challengers in Counties 1 Tribute Ale Southern South.

Bath Echo

Bath’s Burgess ‘incredibly proud’ to be given new role at Gloucester

Burgess’ new job at the Kingsholm Stadium will start on Wednesday 1st April.

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Celebrity baker Richard Bertinet says cookery school 'may not survive' huge rent hike

A celebrity baker who runs a cookery school in Bath has been struggling in the wake of a 46.6% rent increase. Richard Bertinet, who has run the Bertinet Kitchen since 2005, has admitted that if circumstances don't change they may have to close in two years.

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Bath set to be as warm as Corfu as Spring arrives

But it may not last

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Bath Fire Station closes ahead of demolition

They are operating from a temporary base until the new station opens

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'Renowned all over the world' - England international forward signs new deal with Bath Rugby

Flanker Sam Underhill has put pen to paper on a new deal keeping him at the club until the end of the 2027/28 season

Bath Echo

BrewDog’s Bath branch closes following craft beer firm’s sale

38 bars have closed immediately this week following the sale of the brand to a US company.

Bath Echo

Fitness challenge set to raise vital funds for Bath Neonatal Unit

Around 300 people take part in the Mad March Mile challenge each year, committing to a daily activity.

Bath Echo

Woman hurled racial abuse at young police officer while drunk

While undergoing a search in custody, Jarvis said she did not want the police officer's skin touching her.