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Apology to families as council halts plans to end respite care service
A cabinet member has apologised for the “distress” caused to families over the proposals. …
Curo supports Bath community charity with donation towards van
Odd Down-based Bath Area Play Project runs free play sessions for children across B&NES. …
Thousands of bulbs being planted to mark unique international link
Bath is twinned with the city of Alkmaar in the Netherlands, a connection dating back to March 1945. …
Application submitted to change former bank into tutoring centre
Kip McGrath is hoping to use the former bank premises on Moorland Road as a new tutoring centre. …
Consultation on active travel scheme extended for a second time
Residents and businesses now have until midnight on 2nd January 2025 to have their say. …
Over 70 volunteers help pack presents for young people in hospital
The packages are for young people who are staying in mental health hospitals over Christmas. …
City centre shop proposes security gate to keep out rough sleepers
The Cotswold Company highlights security and safety issues from rough sleepers who use the lobby. …
Uproar as ‘lifeline’ respite care service in Twerton set to close its doors
The short breaks service at Newton House in Twerton will be ending soon due to financial difficulties. …
Repair works planned for Grade II listed Rebecca Fountain statue
The marble statue, which has a sandstone base, dates from the first wave of public drinking fountains. …
Retrospective permission given for ‘pleasure grounds’ near Bathford
The site off Box Road is understood to be a former landfill site, which has been remediated. …
City centre roads closed by police due to damaged building roof
Part of the city centre has been closed after some of the roof came off the Quasar building. …
19-year-old man arrested following knife incident at Odd Down store
Police were called at 2.30pm on Thursday to reports of a man with a knife in the Co-op. …
Bath Christmas Market to close for the day due to forecasted winds
B&NES Council has taken the decision to close to ensure public safety and reduce the risk of damage. …
Met Office issues red and amber weather warnings for strong winds
The Met Office has said Bath could face 60mph gusts as Storm Darragh hits the South West. …
Thermae Bath Spa reopens to public following collision involving lorry
A pillar at the front of the Thermae Bath Spa was damaged after a lorry was reversed into it. …
Midwives at Bath’s RUH celebrated for “incredible achievements”
The Nursing and Midwifery Awards gave staff the opportunity to celebrate fellow colleagues. …
Fire service welcomes two new control operators at Lansdown in Bath
The pair will play a critical role in ensuring swift and effective responses to emergencies. …
New lease of life approved for former church in village near Bath
The former Methodist church at Carlingcott dates from 1851 and is a Grade II listed building. …
Cost to prevent pavement collapsing faced by residents at The Empire
Foam concrete, similar to that used to make the Combe Down mines safe, is proposed to fix the issue. …
City centre food stand set to extend opening hours despite objections
LJ Hugs has been serving Cajun street food to the people of Bath for the last ten years. …
Report says happy and welcoming Bath school is ambitious for pupils
The primary school at Bloomfield Rise was judged to be Good in all areas inspected. …
Alice Park set to receive a ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap sapling
The saplings are currently being cared for at the National Trust’s Plant Conservation Centre. …
Cheap Street to close during Christmas Market due to police request
The extended closures are being put in place due to concerns over increased footfall. …
Illuminated flower display unveiled at the RUH in Bath for Christmas
It follows the success of a similar art installation that took place over the festive season last year. …