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Controversial plan to build hundreds of homes on southern edge of Bath
Developers have drawn up a new application after their last attempt to build on the South Stoke Plateau was turned down two years ago
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Bath startup secures €4.1 million to scale plastic-free material
Naturbeads, a University of Bath spin-off, has received the funding to help establish a production plant in Puglia.
Council begins process to sell off three pieces of surplus land
At Chatham Row, the “minor” land holding is said to be surplus to the Corporate Estates’ portfolio and requirements.
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Plans for popular Bath boxing gym’s relocation hit the spot
Roman Boxing Gym has been given the go-ahead to convert the former engineering premises in Bellotts Road.
Man drove home from a wake while twice over the alcohol limit
A member of staff at Tesco was concerned that a customer was intoxicated and alerted the police.
Bid to remove ‘rare’ part of Bath’s industrial heritage is blocked
The wider site includes four large warehouses and a yard for external storage, parking and deliveries.
Bath Rugby player ratings from Northampton Saints defeat - 'Wonderful'
Bath Rugby were beaten 41-38 by Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday in Round 14 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM
My journey to Portishead showed why railway line reopening desperately needed
I could get to London in the same time it took to make the 32 mile trip
'We don't have a second team' - Rotated Bath run Northampton Saints to the wire
Bath Rugby showcase their strength in depth despite dramatic defeat at Northampton Saints
Somerset's best lifestyle businesses revealed in Muddy Stilettos Awards
Want to see who made it through to the Dorset, Somerset & Bristol Finals? Course you do!
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 38 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members
Somerset Southern Co-op stores 'at risk' as chain warns of administration
The company says it is hoping a merger with the national Co-Op Group will take place
Northampton Saints vs Bath Rugby LIVE: Play-by-play Gallagher PREM updates from Franklin's Gardens
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens
Northampton Saints 41-38 Bath Rugby LIVE: Full reaction and highlights from Gallagher PREM classic
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens
Northampton Saints vs Bath Rugby LIVE: Play-by-play Gallagher PREM updates and team news
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens
Legal move submitted to confiscate Bath drug dealer’s assets
The Proceeds of Crime Act legislation is aimed at confiscating assets derived from criminal activities.
Weston-super-Mare hope to secure National League South play-off spot
Weston currently occupy the final play-off position going into the final day
Plans to divide Bath estate agent’s office space are branded ‘alien’
Planners said that adding glazed and solid walls and a suspended ceiling would be “alien” to the character.
Jolly’s distinctive ‘Mock Tudor’ architecture set to be replaced
Extensive restoration work and repairs have been taking place at the store since it closed in February 2025.
Man breached 20-year order banning him from keeping animals
The farmer previously admitted to causing unnecessary suffering to his dog Daisy.