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Suspect last seen at Bath hospital still on the run after escaping police custody

He had reported feeling unwell prior to his disappearance

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Consultation shows huge opposition to new residents’ parking zone

The council says the informal consultations were carried out following requests from residents.

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Arrest made after more than a dozen 999 calls over drunk M4 driver

Specialist roads policing officers were sent to the scene and safely stopped the vehicle in South Gloucestershire.

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Restoration work to begin on railway with bus replacements planned

Restoration work is planned on the footbridge in Sydney Gardens and the eastern entrance to Box Tunnel.

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Driver more than four times alcohol limit given suspended sentence

Ball was slurring her words and repeating herself, and the off-duty police officer could smell alcohol.

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Residents invited to have say on proposed road changes in Bathwick

Bath & North East Somerset Council’s project aims to “rebalance” how road space is used across the city.

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Developer launches appeal after refusal of major solar farm near Bath

The solar farm at Burnett would generate enough electricity to power more than 5,700 homes.

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Relegated Romans cause one of biggest shocks of league season

With gloveman Charlie Binns in inspired form, Bath recorded a sensational 3-1 victory.

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Bath shrug off Spencer’s absence to dismantle Quins at Rec

Scrum-half Spencer had been due to start but was withdrawn because of a shoulder problem.

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Ominous for rivals: van Graan admits Bath not at best in 48-15 win

The match on Saturday highlighted Bath’s success in bringing through young players.

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Johann van Graan thrilled with Bath’s bonus-point victory over Harlequins

"It was certainly not our best performance of the season, but we came for five (points) and we got five."

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Weston-super-Mare into the play-off spots ahead of final day shootout

Win on the final day and they will be in the National League South play-offs

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'Best performance yet' - Bath Rugby ratings from Harlequins thrashing

Here's how we rated the players from the 48-15 win

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ITV detective drama filmed in Bath returns tonight after show cancellation

ITV detective drama McDonald and Dodds was cancelled in 2025 after four seasons, but fans will be delighted as a repeat episode airs on ITV3 this Sunday

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Bath Rugby cruise to bonus point win over Harlequins but aren't at their best

Bath pulled away to earn another bonus-point win as they beat a depleted Harlequins 48-15 despite a casual performance.

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Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 28 loved ones

Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members

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Outrageously popular new café in Bath where finding a table is a struggle

People can't get enough of this new café - and it lives up to its name

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Eight blocks of student accommodation gains approval at university

Planners estimated the accommodation would remove the need for the equivalent of 386 student houses.

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16-month ban for drink-driver who fell off his motorbike near Bath

After giving the positive breath test, 36-year-old Head was taken to hospital with a broken collar bone.

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Bath College unveils new early years suite and Norland bursary

The new training suite has been created to reflect real early years settings, with realistic zones.