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Bath magistrates issue warrants without bail for court no-shows
Four defendants failed to turn up at court for hearings on Monday, 15th June.
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Deputy Mayor unveils public access defibrillator at secondary school
In 2025, GWAAC responded to 121 incidents in Bath and North East Somerset.
Praise for pre-school in Twerton following Ofsted inspection
The Hut Pre-school and Playscheme in Hinton Close in Twerton was inspected in April.
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Plans revealed to lower speed limit on A431 and A4 at Newbridge
The new limit on Kelston Road would begin just north west of Oldfield School and continue along Newbridge Hill.
Sulis Hospital expands MRI service with new AI-enabled scanner
The new system will improve scan quality and reduce the time needed for imaging.
Romans and Odd Down appoint assistant managers ahead of new term
Sam Cottle has been appointed assistant manager of Odd Down for the 2026-27 campaign.
Bath have a hell of a side, says Baxter after titanic play-off
The Devonians’ boss praised the Blue, Black & White after his men recorded a 27-26 victory at The Rec.
Lewis Moody and peloton of rugby legends begin epic seven-day 500-mile ride to raise funds for MND research
The challenge will see Lewis Moody, who revealed his own MND diagnosis last year, joined by family, friends and some of the biggest names in rugby as they cycle 505 miles in just seven days through England to deliver the match ball for next weekend's Gallagher PREM Rugby Final between Northampton an...
Impressive and injury-hit Somerset thrash Nottinghamshire to charge up County Championship table
Somerset victory by a mammoth 306 runs - with Thomas Rew's maiden hundred before Craig Overton took five wickets - and the County Championship title charge is back on
Stunning silver for Poppy Clark as emerging Pentathlon GB stars excel at Budapest World Cup
University of Bath student Poppy Clark continued an excellent start to her senior pentathlon career when she won a stunning silver at the UIPM World Cup in Budapest, Hungary.
Plan to save Somerset village’s overlooked architectural gem
'I can remember looking at this and thinking it reminded me of Coventry Cathedral'
Five Bath Rugby players named in 33-man England training squad
Ahead of the England XV v France XV match on Friday
'A season of lost opportunities' - Johann van Graan reflects on Bath Rugby's semi-final defeat
Bath Rugby were beaten 26-27 by Exeter Chiefs in the semi-final of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM
Bath hotel’s ‘late spring’ reopening setback due to fire safety concerns
The reopening of Parade Park Hotel was scheduled for “late spring” following restoration work.
Free event being held for families affected by drug and alcohol misuse
The annual Reach Out event is free to attend and open to anyone supporting a loved one.
Bath man is spared jail after assaults, criminal damage and theft
Rawlings was sentenced to a total of 25 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months.
Pundits left questioning Bath's drop-goal call in PREM semi-final
Sam Warburton and Brian O'Driscoll both criticised Bath's decision not to attempt a drop-goal as the PREM semi-final slipped away against Exeter Chiefs, with Santiago Carreras in the perfect position to seal the win from the boot.
Much-loved daughter, 17, among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Bath Spa station hit with 'severe delays' after signalling faults
Several routes are impacted
Bath Rugby 26-27 Exeter Chiefs LIVE: Highlights and reaction from semi-final upset
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground