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More work needed to get primary school out of special measures
The school at Mount Road in Southdown was rated as Inadequate by Ofsted in June 2023. …
Police renew appeal to reunite stolen items with their rightful owners
Officers have recently added more items to an online gallery of suspected stolen property. …
‘Call for sites’ set to be held for housing developments in B&NES
Proposals are being set out to update and re-engage with residents over the new housing figures. …
Man taken to hospital following collision with building in city centre
Emergency services were called shortly after 2pm to reports of the incident on Westgate Buildings. …
New website launched to help residents improve their mental health
Residents will be able to self-refer to the Talking Therapies service through the new website. …
Planning inspector orders Bath homeowner to reduce hedge height
The row of evergreen trees grow alongside the boundary of the property on Leighton Road. …
Comedian Russell Howard takes to the stage in aid of Julian House
More than 700 guests supported the event, raising over £14,000 for Julian House. …
Parents urge council to reconsider planned closure of respite service
The Newton House respite care service offers short stays for people with severe care needs. …
Application submitted for new bridge over the River Avon near Bath
It is part of the WaterSpace Connected project aimed at enhancing the corridor between Bath and Bristol. …
Ofsted report says both staff and children love Oldfield Park nursery
The nursery, which was first registered in 2017, is rated as Good in all categories. …
Plans revealed to convert vacant city centre offices into holidays lets
The vacant offices are on the first, second and third floors of the Grade II listed building. …
Bath health centre condemns plans for a bus gate on its doorstep
There are fears that the proposed bus gate could simply shift traffic congestion and pollution. …
Residents urged to have their say on latest rugby stadium proposals
More than 3,600 people commented on the club’s initial plans to build an 18,000-seater stadium. …
Council’s children’s services praised for support given to youngsters
Inspectors said trusting relationships helped young people make progress and have positive experiences. …
Theatre’s pantomime audiences raise more than £9,800 for charity
The money was raised across twenty-eight charity collections, after matinee and evening performances. …
Bath MP thanks residents who opened homes to Ukrainian families
Residents across Bath have welcomed more than 350 guests since the start of the invasion. …
Innovative chair helps to make wheelchair fencing more accessible
It aims to make wheelchair fencing affordable and accessible to many more clubs and participants. …
Bath law firm Stone King announces appointment of new CEO
The appointment of Ms Brackett to the post follows a period of growth for the company. …
Film showing being planned to mark Holocaust Memorial Day in Bath
This year’s anniversary marks the 80th year since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. …
Men arrested in connection with attack on 16-year-old near Bath
The men were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, false imprisonment and GBH wounding with intent. …
Plans for Twerton HMO refused as ‘neighbourhood has too many’
Rules state no more than 10% of properties within a 100-metre radius should be in HMO use. …
Permission granted for National Trust property to become offices
The property will be used as offices for the refurbishment of the Assembly Rooms. …
Locals encouraged to sign up for this year’s Race for Life in Bath
Anyone who joins in January can claim 50 per cent off the entry fee as part of a special ‘early bird’ sale. …
16-year-old hospitalised and appeal launched after attack near Bath
The 16-year-old was near Corston Post Office when he was assaulted by a group of people. …