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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'
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.
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.
Changes being planned to junction as part of active travel scheme
The aim is to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians and reduce congestion.
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.
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.
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...
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
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'
‘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
Fire crews tackle significant blaze at derelict Keynsham care home
Eight fire engines, along with a turntable ladder, were sent to the scene.
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.
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
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.
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.
Plans submitted to clean stone vandalised in ‘heritage crime’
Historic England says graffiti on protected heritage assets must be treated as a “heritage crime”.
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.
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.