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Johann van Graan heads home as Bath Rugby pursue Champions Cup glory in 2026/27
EPCR have confirmed the pool stage fixtures in the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup
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Youth Sport Trust CEO calls for PE to be prioritised in schools
Youth Sport Trust CEO Ali Oliver MBE has called for PE and daily physical activity to be prioritised in schools, highlighting the vital role sport plays in young people's lives.
Bath magistrates order drunken offender to wear an alcohol tag
Wheeler also pleaded guilty to wilfully obstructing a police constable in the execution of his duty.
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Combination of problems brought down leading Bath law firm
Around 90 staff lost their jobs when the firm collapsed into administration at the end of April.
Supermarket chain Lidl submits application for new store in Keynsham
Lidl has lodged a full planning application to demolish the existing buildings and build a new food store.
Odd Down beaten in new gaffer Smith’s first game at helm
Smith took charge of the Down for the first time when they visited Larkhall Athletic Development.
Bath 1sts romp in basement battle, women march on in national T20
Jack Scrviens scored a century and Harry Dixon grabbed five wickets as Bath destroyed Bristol by 140 runs.
Bear Flat 1sts stay top despite loss, Gunning ton in vain for 2nds
Bear Flat 1st XI remain top of Somerset League Division Four – despite a heavy defeat at Trull.
We found a pretty Bath courtyard with a football-free big screen and fancy food
It's showing the game this summer - just not the one you think
Bath's 'Marmite' building could be saved from demolition and become kids' nursery
The brutalist church could become a children's nursery instead
Bath Rugby star Finn Russell makes injury return as Scotland tilt at history in South Africa
Scotland face South Africa on Saturday in the second round of games in the inaugural Nations Championship
Health leaders urge Bath residents to take extra care as heat returns
Health leaders say the last spell of very hot weather placed NHS services under extreme pressure.
Developer unveils plans for four energy-efficient houses in Bathford
The proposal would see two pairs of semi-detached houses built on a site described as a “field”.
44-year-old man fined for hurling racial slur at police officer in Bath
The 44-year-old was “very regretful” of what happened and has not drunk alcohol since then.
'It's really hard' says Bath Big Issue seller as heatwave hits
Vendors have been given free sun cream and hats to help keep them safe
Suspect description shared after girl, 11, sexually assaulted
The sexual assault happened in a wooded area near a playground
Bath Rugby confirm trio of 2026/27 pre-season fixtures as Johann van Graan takes control of preparations
The Blue, Black and White are heading to France for their first pre-season outing
Bath’s controversial new bin rules have resulted in 41 fines within months
The council implemented the changes in October despite a backlash
Bath's iconic nanny college favoured by celebs and royals becomes a university
The tuition fees don’t come cheap but graduates at this Bath institution are pretty much guaranteed a well-paid job
Pedestrian left with life-changing injuries after being hit by van in Bath
The crash happened in broad daylight