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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


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.


'Premier ball carrier' - Number eight signs two-year contract extension with Bath
Jaco Coetzee has made 50 appearances for the Blue, Black and White


Woman seriously injured in two-vehicle crash near Somerset
She has potentially life-changing injuries


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.


Builder given suspended sentence for taking £54k from residents
Thomas Harris, 31, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 30th January.


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.


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


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


£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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Old phone box bought for £1 turned into touching memorial to Suffragettes
Batheaston has a surprising forgotten history involving the suffragette movement.


Major new scheme would transform transport across Somerset
The Somer Valley Links project is aimed at improving sustainable travel across the region


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


Somerset innovator wins award for app aiding UK mental health crisis
Lisa Merryweather-Millard from Frome has been praised for her creation
