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Social worker protest as 'devastating' redundancies planned

'I was really shocked and dismayed to discover that the service is being deleted'

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City centre road temporarily closed after vault begins to collapse

St James’ Parade was closed to all traffic after significant cracks began to appear in the tarmac.

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Potential sites for solar farms and wind turbines spark alarm in village

More than 100 people attended a meeting last week, organised by a group of concerned residents.

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Locals being encouraged to visit mobile wellness van to quit smoking

The team will offer stop smoking support, health coaching and heart health check-ups.

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Woman set to take on Bath Half after saving her mum’s life with CPR

Olivia will run the race on Sunday in support of the charity, two years after performing CPR on her mum.

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Bath City season hits new low as boss slams 'disgrace'

"They’ve got a choice to make – they either act like cowards or turn up and make sure they fight for every tackle, every header and look like they care for this football club."

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Secondary students bring Winter Olympics fun to Keynsham care home

The students ran a variety of activities, from curling to ice hockey, giving residents the chance to join in.

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Court bans pair from entering Bath after thefts from jewellery stores

As part of their bail conditions, Manea and the teenager must not enter the city of Bath.

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‘Absolute legend’ Barbeary to leave Bath for Saracens this summer

Barbeary’s departure from The Rec is sure to sadden a lot of Bath followers.

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Team Bath see off Panthers for first win of league campaign

Despite Birmingham’s relentless physicality in the closing stages, Team Bath held firm to secure the win.

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Everything you need to know about the Bath Half Marathon this weekend

Here's how to navigate one of Bath's busiest weekends

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Team Bath ace Toby Samuel into top 200 after back-to-back titles

After winning the third ATP Challenger Tour title of his career in Hersonsissos, Greece.

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Live: Unsafe building shuts road in Bath city centre

Traffic is queueing in the city centre

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Bath Rugby confirm the departure of fan favourite Alfie Barbeary

Saracens celebrate the signing of the powerhouse number eight

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Bath MP reveals cost of new Fashion Museum is now £54 million

The MP revealed the latest figure for the Fashion Museum while speaking in the House of Commons.

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Work under way on latest city centre scheme to improve active travel

Work has begun on Upper Borough Walls, with the programme set to be completed by the end of 2026.

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Teen driver fled from police after ‘honest mistake’ on Bath roundabout

The 19-year-old was seen swerving across three lanes, and he sped away at around 60mph from police.

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Special visitors welcomed by staff and residents at Bath care home

Fudge, Splat and Woody spent around an hour moving through the home, mingling with residents and staff.

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Planning permission granted for three car-free homes in Westmoreland

The two new buildings will be on land described as brownfield at the rear of Thornbank Place.

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Skinner’s late strike is little consolation for hammered Romans

The match, played in front of a 1,713-strong crowd, was a nightmare for Bath.