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Scheme to help combat local furniture poverty being extended
The Cosy Start scheme supports local residents at the greatest risk of furniture poverty. …
Kingswood School announces appointment of Senior Deputy Head
Following a 16-year career at schools in London, Mat Chataway will join Kingswood in September. …
St John Ambulance celebrates 135 years of service across Bath
Eighty visitors were present for the celebration event at the unit’s HQ at Weirside Court. …
Bath’s Weston High Street set to close to traffic over the summer
The works involve highway resurfacing work, upgrading footways and street lighting improvements. …
New use being proposed for vacant car repair workshop in Bath
Planning permission is sought for a change of use to suit a wider range of potential occupiers. …
Student highlights how volunteering can have lifelong impact on girls
Girlguiding is celebrating the ways that people are finding to support their 300,000 young members. …
First Steps Children’s Centre in Twerton retains Good Ofsted rating
The Ofsted inspector said that leaders and staff have high expectations for all children. …
Bath man jailed for six years after raping woman at house in city
Paul Kibble raped and sexually assaulted a woman at a house in Bath last year. …
Early stage plans for 500 homes at former Homebase store site
Developers hope to created 200 “shared living” homes and 300 other homes at the site. …
Essential gas works at Limpley Stoke near Bath completed on time
The £190,000 investment involved upgrading more than 900 metres of gas pipes. …
City centre Grade I listed townhouse to return to residential use
Permission was granted to turn 2 Gay Street from vacant offices to a six-bedroom townhouse. …
Raft of concerns lodged over Bath Tufa Field development plans
Security concerns have been raised by the police, along with drainage and flooding problems. …
Roman Baths could help save lives in antibiotic resistance fight
Bath’s hot springs have long been considered to have medicinal properties. …
Costume donations being sought for dressing up corners in libraries
Good quality, clean children’s fancy dress costumes are requested, such as princess dresses. …
18-bed student block planned for vacant shell building in Twerton
There has been little interest in the smaller two-storey building at the rear of Old Bakery Yard. …
Eight-bed HMO in Combe Down wins approval despite concerns
Neighbours were concerned over privacy, overdevelopment and the impact on local parking. …
Former Culverhay site to be demolished to create two new schools
Culverhay School, which became Bath Community Academy, closed six years ago. …
Conservation work being planned for landmark Lansdown archway
The Grade II listed Gothic Revival archway has badly damaged areas which need repair work. …
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of police officer
Police are urgently appealing for help locating a vehicle which was involved in the incident. …
5G pilot to go ahead in centre of Bath despite previous opposition
A total of sixteen 5G antennas are set to be installed in locations around the city centre. …
Bath choirs to unite later this month for a special evening of music
The ‘Boys from Bath’ have entertained audiences across the UK and toured the world. …
Students leaving city encouraged to donate their unwanted items
Bright red donation banks have been installed at temporary sites across the city. …
Council gardener applauded for 43 years of tending green spaces
Bob began working for the former Bath City Council in 1981 on a youth training scheme. …
Latest plans submitted for two homes on vacant site at Odd Down
Earlier this year, the developer withdrew plans for a three-storey student accommodation block. …