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‘Engineering difficulties’ delay completion of gas work upgrades
Wales & West Utilities is currently working to upgrade gas pipes in the St Saviour’s Road area. …
Views sought on redevelopment plans for former council depot
The disused depot on Entry Hill was acquired by Cross Manufacturing in November 2024. …
New orthopaedic centre set to bring down patient waiting times
The Sulis Orthopaedic Centre will perform an additional 3,000 planned orthopaedic operations each year. …
Homeless man is fined over dangerously out of control dog
It follows an incident in the city centre in March in which a woman was left “petrified” the Staffy cross. …
Public wildlife pond being proposed at Peasedown St John
The new 10-metre-wide pond would be created at Ecewiche Green in Peasedown St John. …
Residents invited to have say on fire station redevelopment plan
Plans for the new building aim to improve response, operational efficiency and prevention work. …
RUH researchers involved in supporting national stroke study
The new assessment tool will help to predict whether a person is at risk of a stroke. …
Repair works approved at Thermae Bath Spa after lorry damage
The column, at the front of the spa, is part of the Grade II* listed Old Royal Baths complex. …
Council’s pay freeze set to have “dire impact” on mental health
The pay freeze is part of the council’s “Being Our Best” programme, which is often shortened to “BOB”. …
Works on A36 at Limpley Stoke to continue until end of June
Tt has emerged that the two-way traffic lights will be in place on the road until the end of June. …
Police carry out drug testing operation at city centre nightclub
Such operations are designed to detect and prevent drugs commonly used in drink-spiking. …
Bogus charity collector admits fraud offences totalling over £26k
Among the ruses used to obtain donations was a sponsored swim in aid of the RNLI. …
Village near Bath plans war memorial to honour fallen heroes
The plan is to place an obelisk at the Miners’ Welfare Recreation Ground, overlooking the Mendip Hills. …
Council by-election planned after Mendip councillor steps down
David Wood was re-elected in 2023, but has now stepped down due to ill health. …
Council refuses permission to build a new house in Walcot
Council planners said the house would look out of place and harm nearby Grade II listed Dover Place. …
Fresh call to support NHS over next bank holiday weekend
A surge in bank holiday-related activity could lead to patients experiencing longer waiting times. …
Bath Rugby insists stadium plans will not harm veteran tree
Bath Rugby has insisted its stadium proposals will protect the tree, rather than cause damage to it. …
Annual dementia conference highlights impact of condition
The second annual regional dementia conference was held in Peasedown St John on Tuesday, 20th May. …
Former teacher in court charged with historic sex offences
Magistrates were told the alleged offences were so serious they could only be dealt with at the Crown Court. …
Collision on A36 sees road closed for more than five hours
The two-car collision at the junction with Branch Road involved a Ford Fiesta and a Dacia Duster. …
Council faces legal action after landmark Lambeth LTN ruling
A solicitor has written to the council requesting any moves to make the LTN permanent are halted. …
Private gym now proposed at Bath build-to-rent apartment block
The application says a dedicated gym will improve the quality of life for block residents. …
Royal Crescent museum set to hold Jane Austen exhibition
The exhibition will explore the real Jane Austen, her life in Bath and her complicated relationship with the city. …
Parade Gardens bins ‘overflowing’ since entry fee was scrapped
The entrance fee to visit Parade Gardens has been removed this year following a successful pilot event. …