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Nearly 2,000 homes planned for Keynsham area ahead of major housing policy decision
Huge amounts of land could soon be allocated as space for new homes — but some developers are not waiting
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Multiple fire crews tackle significant blaze in fields on edge of Bath
A sizeable area of land, along with part of the grass verge, has been blackened by the fire.
Police take action to ban trouble-makers from Kingsmead Square
Police are securing court orders to deal with trouble-makers in and around Kingsmead Square.
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Bath convenience store closes despite campaign to keep it open
The shop in Bathwick closed its doors on 18th July, following a decision to shut more than 100 stores.
53-year-old man given suspended prison sentence for hammer attack
Gray said he had felt the need to intervene after he saw the complainant attacking a teenage boy.
Leader of council group quits to become “purely independent” councillor
Councillor Walker has left the Independents for B&NES group to become unaligned.
Romans praised by conquerors’ boss after heavy defeat in friendly
It was National League South outfit Boro who claimed the trophy, beating the below-par Romans 3-0.
Two goals in last 15 minutes get Odd Down off to winning start
A crowd of 162 came along to the Lew Hill Memorial Ground for the Saturday 1st August match.
Bath’s most-winning horse Blue Hero scoops 11th course victory
Blue Hero is the most-winning horse in Bath Racecourse’s history.
Much-loved former teacher, mum and gran among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
The beautiful Georgian square in Bath with an anti-social behaviour problem
'One of them lit a spliff just five minutes ago'
Police slap Dispersal Order on city centre due to anti-social behaviour
The order means the police can direct any person in the specified area to leave and not return.
Kebab van loses battle with Bath hotel over opening hours
'This is not going to lead to an increase in public nuisance'
Employers in Bath and Keynsham fined £350k over illegal workers
There was an £80,000 penalty for employing illegal workers at One More Tea in Moorland Road.
Store refit plans including champagne bar for Jolly’s are revealed
Extensive restoration work and repairs have been taking place since the store closed in February 2025.
Drunk Bath teenager drove dangerously in 14-minute police pursuit
The pursuit on 12th July started in Peasedown St John and ended on the Upper Bristol Road in Bath.
Diversion as B&NES Council carries out emergency drainage repairs
The road is closed from the junction with Hursley Lane to the junction with Queen Charlton Lane.
Feast of rugby this weekend as Bath Combination 7s return
The men’s event, and all finals, will be played at Avon’s Hicks Field home off London Road West.
Larkhall down Devizes in friendly but Devs beaten by Welton
The Larks established a four-goal advantage at the Camella Stadium before Devizes pulled one back near the end.
Crushing wins for all of Hampset’s Saturday sides, Sunday XI lose
Hampset 1st XI produced a dominant all-round display to blow away hosts Failand & Portbury 1st XI.