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Sale Sharks v Bath Rugby team news: Johann van Graan sticks with development approach in the PREM Rugby Cup
Bath Rugby travel to Sale Sharks on Sunday in Round One of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby Cup
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Bath Rugby star Beno Obano seals his move to France - reports
England international Obano is set to be confirmed as a Pau player in 2027/28
Council’s draft Local Plan for 27,000 homes to go before cabinet
The plan is intended to guide future development, including where new housing could be located.
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Fire at substation causes power outage for hundreds of homes
The fire at the substation caused power loss for around 700 properties in Saltford.
Rare floodplain habitat returning to 90-acre site near Bath
Under a 30-year scheme, the site will be restored to its historic wildlife-rich meadow and wetland character.
Bath Beekeepers submit plans for permanent home at Larkhall
Meetings were held at members’ apiaries until 2010, when the group began renting a site in Newton St Loe.
Bath man with grudge against cops sends more sinister threats
He sent email messages threatening serious harm, namely assaulting police officers with a crossbow.
Bath stick with youth for cup tie but opponents pick big names
The Blue, Black & White will take on Sale Sharks at the CorpAcq Stadium in Round 1 on 6th September.
Milestone for Carroll and double for Marquand as racing returns
Racing returned to Bath with a bang, with an eight-race card producing thrilling action.
New Somerset travellers’ site refused near planned M5 data centre
After more than two years of deliberation, the council has refused planning permission
Consent for Christmas Market to expand despite no plans to do so
Councillors have voted to grant planning permission for the market to run for up to 25 days from now on.
Platform 1 extension approved as Platform 2 safety work announced
The proposals will enable passengers to open all doors on the passenger trains stopping at the station.
Trio appear in Bath court accused of assaulting man in city centre
The victim, who had reportedly consumed six pints of alcohol, had been in Stall Street with two friends.
Changes to ‘ugly’ garage block at Combe Down are given green light
The application said the current flat-roofed block is “visually ugly” and in a poor state of repair.
Odd Down up to second in league after win over Keynsham
The Down had topped the table until last week, even though they lost to Almondsbury on 22nd August.
Three Hampset sides promoted as memorable 2026 league season ends
Hampset 1st XI have finished in the Bristol & District Cricket Association Division Three promotion places.
Wet end to Bear Flat’s season – 1sts finish fourth, 2nds relegated
The Bears finished fourth in the table, with nine wins, a draw and six defeats from their 18 matches.
Hundreds of green belt homes narrowly approved after ‘strong steer from government'
'We have no option to refuse it'
Bath's Nepalese restaurant vows to help victims of flood catastrophe 'after the cameras have left'
In the meantime they are doing everything they can in the aftermath of the catastrophe
Update on Bath Christmas Market 2026 after decision made on longer run
'The larger area is not about flooding everywhere with chalets'