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Estate agents raise more than £8k to support vulnerable youngsters
Teams across Bath and Bristol took static bikes into the branches and pedalled virtual distances. …
University bestows honorary degree on Olympic swimming coach
David McNulty has been based at the Team Bath Sports Training Village since 2008. …
Intoxicated detainees left naked in cells due to too few checks
“Immediate action” has been taken after inspectors found too few checks were being carried. …
Pupils excel at Swainswick’s ‘Outstanding’ village primary school
Ofsted inspectors say the 80-pupil school in Swainswick is Outstanding across the board. …
Endoscopy unit plan for Peasedown hospital in bid to cut waiting lists
The RUH Trust has secured funding to increase diagnostic capacity across the region. …
Bath firefighters to take on 1,000-mile challenge for cancer charity
The crew are aiming to complete a total of 1,000 miles in aid of Cancer Research UK. …
Controversial LTN on Sydney Road has “eroded trust in politicians”
Bollards were installed across Sydney Road where it becomes Sydney Place back in April. …
Bath City Farm launches £40,000 fundraiser in bid to meet costs
Running costs at the site in Whiteway have already risen by around £80,000 this year. …
Plans for six houses at woodland in Lambridge submitted to council
The scheme involves the removal of a “substantial” number of trees and shrubs at the site. …
New cross-city bus links for Bath announced by First West of England
A number of services are being extended from 1st September to provide cross-city routes. …
Bath-based ITV drama McDonald & Dodds returns for fourth series
The new series consists of three feature-length episodes, each focusing on a different mystery. …
1920s gala event held to mark centenary at Bath Central Library
The first free public lending library in Bath was opened in July 1924 in the Victoria Art Gallery. …
University partners with council for Bath Quays North development
A new partnership has been formed between the council and university to develop the site. …
Maritime company becomes latest tenant at new Bath Quays site
BMT has signed a lease for space on the second floor and the entire third floor at No.1 Bath Quays. …
Local care home welcomes French guests for special picnic
Shockerwick House was chosen as the perfect place as it has a special connection with a resident. …
Plans to redevelop Southdown garage for new housing approved
A terrace of three houses will be built to replace lock-up garages at the “backland site”. …
HSBC branch in Bath closes for two weeks for refurbishment works
While the branch is closed, people are encouraged to attend pop-ups at Green Park Station. …
South West in Bloom judges tour Bath for city’s latest entry
Royal Horticultural Society judges Nick Jones and Rod Pooley were hosted by the Bath in Bloom group. …
CEO of St John’s Foundation set to retire after six years in post
Catharine Brown has been appointed as interim CEO of the charity, which is the 11th oldest in England. …
Lidl “fully committed” to opening store despite pulling application
The discount supermarket chain has long planned to build a new store off London Road in Bath. …
Locals being praised for not flushing their loo after every use
Wessex Water has lifted the lid on some of the interesting water-efficient “hacks” being adopted. …
Therapy hut being proposed in shipping container at Bath City Farm
The shipping container will be used as part of the farm’s mental health programme. …
Bath shortlisted for best small city accolade in national awards
The city has been selected as one of three national finalists in the Great Town or Small City category. …
Plans submitted to create two flats in company’s new letting offices
The premises have just been purchased by Bath Student Rentals Associates Ltd for their business. …