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Plans for tip at Locksbrook Road are recommended for approval
The site currently comprises the council’s street cleansing depot and a car park used by the VW garage.

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Overnight closures for Milsom Quarter scheme exploratory works
It is hoped the scheme will provide better space for people around the proposed Fashion Museum.


Council says new city centre Wetherspoons can open from 7am
Revolution closed in November, reportedly after its bid to restructure its lease was rejected.

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Algal blooms blamed for significant number of dead fish in canal
Members of the public took to social media last week to share their concerns.


Huge update as former gasworks site becoming 900 affordable homes
The affordable homes will sit alongside a new public park, river walk, café and children’s nursery


Bath Rugby player ratings from Gloucester Rugby victory - 'A revelation'
Bath Rugby beat Gloucester Rugby 42-26 at the Recreation Ground in Round 12 of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership


Bath Rugby roll over Gloucester with strong second half display
Bath Rugby beat Gloucester Rugby 42-26 at the Recreation Ground on Sunday in Round 12 of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership


Somerset spa hotel launches new pamper retreat to help cure a very common problem
It's only for a limited time


Incredible Somerset farm shop rated among area's best
Flourish, on Glenavon Farm in Saltford, was crowned the winner after a public vote


Stunning UK city divided as super controversial LTN made permanent
The traffic scheme has divided the local community


Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes left for loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members and those who have tragically had their lives cut short


One of Bath's most distinctive characters is missing
"David was wearing an ankle-length blue coat with several brooches, a distinctive brimmed hat and had a leopard-print bag"


Historic pub that serves beer from a jug dubbed one of UK's top ten by boozer expert
Visitors can enjoy the untouched historic elements of the pub


Award-winning burger joint The Beefy Boys fires up in Bath
The Beefy Boys have landed in Bath, bringing their world-famous dirty burgers to town


'Russian roulette’ of ambulance chaos as South West MP spends time in intensive care
After her health crisis Sarah Gibson is on a mission to fix the broken ambulance system


Life on one of Bath's steepest streets where 'you can smell burnt clutches'
People are rumoured to have used it as a ski slope


Classic and historic UK city has international appeal as tourists flock
"Bath is a classic instance of one of the places that people love to come."


Woman’s heartbreak as she's 'forced' to leave beloved pet to die
"I still feel as though I killed her, and I’m not sure when—or if—that feeling will go away.”


We discovered authentic Mexican cocktails with a kick at Bath's Dos Dedos restaurant
Their cocktails are a real experience


Bath Rugby 42-26 Gloucester Rugby LIVE: Reaction and highlights from the West Country derby
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground
