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Dates for 2025 Christmas Market revealed following successful event
The Victorian Carousel will arrive on 19th December at Stall Street, available until 5th January. …
Spike in norovirus cases putting extra pressure on region’s hospitals
Services are already seeing increased demand ahead of the Christmas and New Year period. …
Ofsted says Odd Down school is making ‘great strides’ to improve
St Martin’s Garden Primary School at Odd Down is part of the Palladian Academy Trust. …
Two more properties in Twerton given permission to become HMOs
Concerns were again raised over the increasing number of HMOs in the residential area. …
Council being urged not to cut ‘lifeline’ respite care service in Bath
The closure of the respite service has now been paused as alternative services are identified. …
People set to spend Christmas alone being invited to local restaurant
The Dashwood Restaurant, on Argyle Street, will be hosting a free Christmas lunch for 50 people. …
Pension fund to look at divesting from companies linked to weapons
140,000 people from over 450 employers have paid into the £6 billion Avon Pension Fund. …
New Vice-Chancellor of Bath Spa University to take up role in January
Professor Andrews will succeed Professor Sue Rigby, who is heading to Edinburgh Napier University. …
Residents invited to have say on B&NES Council’s spending plans
Views are being sought on the operational spend of the council’s day-to-day services. …
Days left to book vaccinations as latest programme comes to an end
The NHS is urging people to come forward for their flu vaccination before Thursday 19th December. …
Children set for special Christmas thanks to fire service toy donations
Over the festive period, the toys will be distributed to families in need across the region. …
Safety and security fears as apartments are approved in office block
The proposed development will create two two-bed self-contained units among the businesses. …
MP says planning reform will “destroy” vital part of local democracy
Under the government’s new plans, far more applications would be decided by planning officers. …
Residents hold carol concert in protest at Locksbrook Tip plans
The community celebrated the spirit of the season while urging the council to rethink its plans. …
Silence over closure of £4 million primary school at Lansdown
Abbot Alphege Academy had only been 10% full, and has now been amalgamated with WASPS. …
Eleven University of Bath students offered sporting scholarships
The students will benefit from a cash award to help them meet the demands of training and competing. …
Festive celebrations being offered at Roman Baths and art gallery
Both venues will be hosting events for all the family, including trails, seasonal shopping and festive dining. …
Iconic Jolly’s store on Milsom Street launches closing down sale
Signs appeared in the shop’s windows earlier this week announcing the impending closure. …
Handmade light installation on show at Bath Abbey for Christmas
The Light of Stars, running until 8th January, celebrates the theme “Under the Same Sky of Stars”. …
Bath MP calls on Government for better investment in fire service
Mrs Hobhouse was given a tour of the station and was shown the urgent need for renovation. …
Three teens arrested as part of police crackdown on drug dealing
The three men were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. …
Engineering firm submits retrospective application for storage units
The company adapted their units to deliver some of the operations originally based at Locksbrook Road. …
Plans to turn three-bed semi into HMO for seven sharers approved
The plans for Holcombe Green were signed off by council planning officers last week. …
Locals being urged to get repeat prescription requests arranged
People should order their next batch of medicine no later than Friday 13th December. …