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Dorothy House set to hold zip-line fundraiser at Royal Crescent
Located in front of the Royal Crescent, the Bath City Zipline will be held from 28th February. …

Plans for new homes at former Bath gas works site moving forward
Bath & North East Somerset Council submitted plans for 351 homes at the site in 2023. …

Change of use being proposed for historic pub on London Road
Chapter One closed on New Year’s Eve 2022 after trading for more than six years. …

Netball duo chosen for England squad which will be touring Australia
It is the first overseas international tour for England at U21 level since the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Bradford Road in Combe Down closed for emergency gas leak repair
The closure will affect Bradford Road between Pioneer Avenue and Southstoke Road. …

Colourful spring expected at the RUH thanks to special bulb planting
The team has planted thousands of Dutch tulip and crocus bulbs at the Combe Park site. …

Bath-based Wessex Water commended for its top customer service
Wessex Water first received the Customer Service Excellence mark back in 1996. …

Building society announces Julian House as charity partner for 2025
Bath Building Society members voted for a shortlist of three local charities. …

Proposals for up to 272 ‘co-living studios’ at key city site are revealed
Apart from the modern employment units, the site has been vacant for more than 20 years. …

Revised designs submitted for planned Bath Rugby stadium at The Rec
Changes include a new curved roof, enhanced landscaping and the redesign of the stand facades. …

Plans to turn hotel and golf course near Bath into a private residence
The estate at Wick had been on the market earlier this year with a guide price of £12 million. …

Restored Vampire aircraft installed in city’s latest self-storage site
The aircraft, a symbol of British aviation excellence, takes centre stage in the building’s entrance. …

Work gets under way on preparations for 2025 Newbridge Arts Trail
This year’s trail gave more than 30 local artists the opportunity to exhibit their works. …

AI could be used to write council documents as part of saving efforts
While cuts are planned in many areas, the council is proposing to spend £65,000 on AI. …

Café and events space Cassia at Bath Riverside closes suddenly
Cassia, the co-working cafe and events space at Sovereign Point, closed earlier this month. …

Pantomime stars visit Children’s Ward at Bath’s Royal United Hospital
Some of the cast of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs met youngsters and their families at the hospital. …

Curo staff spread cheer with gifts for those in temporary accommodation
The Gifts for Good scheme has seen colleagues buying personalised presents for residents. …

Bath MP Wera Hobhouse reveals winner of Christmas card competition
Tilly was selected as the winner for her card that captured the joy and spirit of Bath at Christmas time. …

Time running out to have donations doubled for Designability fundraiser
The Bath-based charity is running an appeal to give the gift of mobility to disabled children. …

Fire service urges local residents to ‘get home safely’ this Christmas
The fire service is supporting the Royal Life Saving Society’s ‘Don’t Drink and Drown’ campaign. …

Planning gets under way for the redevelopment of Bath’s fire station
While the redevelopment takes place, Bath’s firefighters will operate from a temporary location. …

Bath day service attendee wins national Christmas card competition
Jonathan’s winning entry, an abstract wreath painted with watercolours, was inspired by a holly bush. …

Special arrival for parents as they welcome triplets due at Christmas
When the couple attended Stacey’s first scan, they were told they would be having twins. …

Council leader urges residents to sign petition against bus lane plans
Residents in Saltford have received letters from Councillor Guy about the A4 bus lanes. …