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Somerset Live - Bath

Hottest areas in Somerset ranked as highs of 36C recorded

While some areas have sweltered, other areas have stayed under 30C

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Somerset Live - Bath

Authentic Georgian garden to open in Bath later this year

It was inspired by a book published in 1834

Bath Echo

Christmas Market could run for an extra week and at more sites

Last year there were more than 180 festive chalets spread across the city centre.

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Bath Echo

Advice issued to residents as extreme heat engulfs the region

Such a rare warning indicates significant risk to life for even the healthy population.

Bath Echo

Public reassured over Bath city crest as station demolition continues

The former fire station has been undergoing demolition as part of a major redevelopment of the site.

Bath Echo

Decision on a new Lidl store for Bath could still be months way

Lidl is seeking full permission for the new store, with 81 car parking spaces, landscaping and access.

Bath Echo

Council renews campaign pledge to protect councillors and staff

A council report acknowledged that aggressive and threatening behaviour does sometimes occur.

Bath Echo

Oldfield Park takeaway to stay open until early hours after approval

The takeaway has been told it can stay open until 2.30am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Bath Echo

Care worker admits four charges including £21k cheque fraud

Bassett committed fraud with the false representation of a £21,000 cheque.

Bath Echo

Midfielder leaves Romans, Odd Down to start league term at home

The 26-year-old joined the Romans in 2023 and made more than 120 appearances in black and white.

Bath Echo

Smith and Roberts spearhead Lansdown’s rout of Old Bristolians

The hosts were ripped out for 87 off 26.4 overs after being put in – and their guests romped to 89-2.

Bath Echo

Bath 1st XI romp into ECB National Club Championship’s last 16

Bath 1st XI trounced Bristol by eight wickets with almost 16 overs in hand at North Parade.

Somerset Live - Bath

Over 200 Somerset schools to close amid extreme heat warning

The number of schools due to shut continues to rise

Somerset Live - Bath

Exploding roads in Bath not caused by lightning strikes

The city experienced 30mm of rain within an hour

Somerset Live - Bath

Bizarre scenes in Bath as flash floods swamp streets during heatwave

Water levels rose quickly during an intense thunderstorm - and were not helped by burst mains

Somerset Live - Bath

Bath Rugby confirm coaching departure as Johann van Graan looks for winning formula

Martin Gleeson will leave Bath Rugby after nine months in the job as attack and backs coach

Bath Echo

Bath’s RUH backs major stroke study to help prevent future attacks

After a brain haemorrhage, people can remain at risk of further serious health issues.

Bath Echo

Damage and disruption across Bath after intense thunderstorm

Significant damage was caused to roads in the city, along with flooding and trees coming down.

Bath Echo

Dangerous dog case adjourned for expert report to be carried out

Millie slipped her harness and bit Archie repeatedly, as well as biting the woman walking him.

Bath Echo

Defibrillator and lifesaving kit set to be installed in centre of Bath

An application to put a defibrillator and bleed kit in Stall Street has been submitted by Nationwide Building Society.