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School streets budget slashed sparking fears over safety plans

The long-awaited school streets scheme in Bath is finally happening—but with a drastically reduced budget, campaigners fear the council is cutting corners

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Bath bartenders throw darts non stop for 24 hours raising thousands for charity

A team of Bath mixologists took on a gruelling 24-hour darts marathon, battling exhaustion to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support

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Longleat Estate luxury private garden plans for Lord and Lady Bath

Garden would include a swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen and dining area

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Villagers have five weeks to snap up beloved village pub

The Inn at Freshford could be bought by the community...But they have less than six weeks to place a bid.

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'Premier ball carrier' - Number eight signs two-year contract extension with Bath

Jaco Coetzee has made 50 appearances for the Blue, Black and White

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Woman seriously injured in two-vehicle crash near Somerset

She has potentially life-changing injuries

Bath Echo

Team GB Olympian starts new role at Bath’s Royal United Hospital

Kerenza has temporarily put down her fencing sword and picked up her stethoscope.

Bath Echo

Builder given suspended sentence for taking £54k from residents

Thomas Harris, 31, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 30th January.

Bath Echo

Consultation launched on proposals for new co-living development

The site at the corner of Windsor Bridge Road has been largely vacant for over 20 years.

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Struggling to survive Bath’s hospice needs urgent help

Dorothy House has supported families for nearly 50 years, but rising costs mean its vital services are at risk

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Rogue builder scams homeowners out of thousands of pounds

He left homes with poor quality work, and then refused to come back without further payment

Bath Echo

£700k to be spent to address damp and mould in social housing flats

More than 100 damp and mould issues have been raised at the building since November 2021.

Bath Echo

New use is revealed for former Lansdown primary school building

The £4 million school closed a few months ago as it was unable to sustain pupil numbers.

Bath Echo

Sydney Road traffic restrictions set to be made permanent after trial

B&NES Council installed bollards across Sydney Road in April 2024 as part of the controversial trial.

Bath Echo

B&NES Council unveils plans for £151m budget for upcoming year

Proposals for a balanced budget for the council’s day-to-day spending have been revealed.

Bath Echo

Police launch CCTV appeal after goods stolen from delivery van

A box containing valuable items was stolen from a vehicle in the Saw Close area of the city.

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Old phone box bought for £1 turned into touching memorial to Suffragettes

Batheaston has a surprising forgotten history involving the suffragette movement.

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Major new scheme would transform transport across Somerset

The Somer Valley Links project is aimed at improving sustainable travel across the region

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Antique lovers flock to Bath as historic fair returns bigger than ever

And bigger than ever

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Somerset innovator wins award for app aiding UK mental health crisis

Lisa Merryweather-Millard from Frome has been praised for her creation