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Team Bath swimmers win four medals at Commonwealth Games

Swimmers from the University of Bath ended the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with four medals between them after Jacob Peters helped Team England win men’s 4x100m medley relay silver on the final night of competition at the Tollcross International Centre.

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Warning as Bath's main Post Office to close

'Post Office counter services are essential in so many aspects of our daily lives'

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Bath Spa Uni plans new creative hub with student accommodation

The site is directly opposite Bath Spa University’s existing Locksbrook Campus.

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Developer loses appeal to build six houses at Lower Swainswick

A planning inspector appointed by the Secretary of State has dismissed the appeal and refused permission.

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First RUH patient praises new precision prostate cancer treatment

The treatment uses advanced imaging and planning techniques to target the prostate with high accuracy.

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Teen driver involved in collision was 10 times over the ketamine limit

Stephens admitted drug-driving, possession of ketamine and assaulting two police officers.

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City beaten by Tier 6 newcomers, Odd Down ready for opener

Bath City Women went down 3-2 when they faced Bristol Brunel in a friendly at the Cannon Clarke Stadium.

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Lansdown 1sts go top of league by winning off penultimate ball

Lansdown 1st XI have gone to the top of West of England Premier League Premier 2 Bristol / Somerset.

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Home start for Odd Down but Larks kick-off away in U18 league

The Down will receive Yate Town in their first game of the Premier Division campaign.

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Bath 1sts out of Premier 1 drop zone, 4ths in 10-wicket romp

Bath 1st XI caused a big upset in Premier 1 by beating championship-chasing hosts Midsomer Norton.

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Keynsham man found guilty of manslaughter over pensioner’s death

Milsom, 51, was convicted in connection with the death of Stephen Ridgeway.

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University coach comes out of retirement for 'one last hurrah'

University of Bath judo coach Adam Hall will compete for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games

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Dyson neonatal centre in Bath marks 15 years of specialist care

The Dyson Centre for Neonatal Care opened in 2011 and provides treatment for sick and premature babies.

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Bath College refrigeration apprentice reaches WorldSkills UK final

Alex Huggins will compete in the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps category.

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Special school’s ‘huge honour’ over Ofsted’s top mark for inclusion

All pupils attending Three Ways have an EHC plan for a range of special educational needs and disabilities.

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Bath magistrates wish defendant luck in turning his life around

Boyle, who has a drug problem, recently spent a short time in prison for similar offending.

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Bath come from behind to draw at Melksham, Odd Down win Memorial Cup

The visitors almost snatched a late winner, Joe Raynes hitting the bar in injury-time.

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Bath tennis ace Samuel up to 112 in world after Canada title win

The Team Bath star did not drop a set all week as he claimed his first crown at ATP Challenger Tour 75 level.

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Friday night lights dominant for Bath in first half of PREM season

The match at Twickenham Stoop Stadium will be a repeat of the Blue, Black & White’s 2025-26 opener.

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Man broke into ex's home and strangled her against wall

Joshua Cain also slapped her in the face multiple times