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Striking social workers hold pickets in Keynsham

28 social workers are on strike over pay gradings — but a separate dispute could see hundreds take strike action

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Visitor 'flabbergasted' to find alcohol being sold in Bath church

'I did a double take. I thought I was seeing things'

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Bath primary school celebrates receiving prestigious CAFOD award

The award celebrates schools that demonstrate a clear commitment to global citizenship and caring.

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Council accused of ignoring Chelsea Road traders’ concerns

The group represents a wide range of businesses including cafés, hairdressers, barbers and other independents.

Bath Echo

43-year-old man drove despite eyesight ban imposed 16 years ago

Mustafa had his licence taken away due to visual impairment and had made a “foolish error” by driving.

Bath Echo

Changes being planned to junction as part of active travel scheme

The aim is to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians and reduce congestion.

Bath Echo

Winter Olympics stars inducted into university’s hall of fame

The trio's induction took place during a celebratory event at the Guildhall on Wednesday.

Bath Echo

Durbin staying put and targeting even better season for Larks

Durbin was placed in interim charge of the Pitching In Southern League Division One South outfit in December.

Bath Echo

Busy spell of racing at Lansdown continues this afternoon

Our recent two-day fixture proved to be another successful period of racing here at Bath, and it was fantastic that both meetings...

Somerset Live - Bath

Bath Rugby 'legend' Tom Dunn given short ban after glowing reference

Hooker Dunn was shown a red card in Bath Rugby's 69-12 romp against Newcastle Red Bulls in Round 16 of the Gallagher PREM

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Road safety fears delay decision on 60 homes in small Somerset village

'The proposed 20mph limit on its own does not give pedestrians enough time'

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‘Privatisation through the back door’ at Bath’s hospital as hundreds of staff to be handed to private company

A council scrutiny panel wants to appeal to the government over the issue

Bath Echo

Fire crews tackle significant blaze at derelict Keynsham care home

Eight fire engines, along with a turntable ladder, were sent to the scene.

Somerset Live - Bath

Olympic champions inducted into University of Bath Hall of Fame for Sport

Olympic Champions Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker and fellow British Skeleton global medallist Marcus Wyatt have been officially inducted into the University of Bath Hall of Fame for Sport.

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Bath Rugby stars shortlisted for top prizes at PREM Rugby's awards

Blue, Black and White club-captain Ben Spencer is up for the top prize

Bath Echo

Popular beauty retailer Space NK opening in SouthGate this week

Space NK has relocated from New Bond Street Place to the former Hollister store in SouthGate.

Bath Echo

Metal recycling scheme awards £17,000 to two local charities

The scheme collects common metal items from cremators, such as medical pins, metal plates and artificial joints.

Bath Echo

Plans submitted to clean stone vandalised in ‘heritage crime’

Historic England says graffiti on protected heritage assets must be treated as a “heritage crime”.

Bath Echo

Man stole food after coming out of hospital with no after care

Reed had 15 previous convictions for 34 offences, most of them shop thefts.

Bath Echo

Direct rail links between Bristol, Bath & Oxford after 23 years

Quickest direct journey times from Oxford will be one hour eight minutes, and from Bristol one hour 11 minutes.