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National Trust submits revised plans for Assembly Rooms project
The project includes a new Georgian visitor experience, due to open in late 2026 at the Grade I listed site. …
73-year-old woman arrested in connection with city centre lockdown
The 73-year-old was arrested on suspicion of administering an unknown noxious substance. …
Staff anger at new parking fine system at the Royal United Hospital
Fines will be issued in staff car parks at the Royal United Hospital, starting this week. …
Identities of four men sought following incident at Five Guys in Bath
Police were called to Five Guys in Saw Close earlier this month to reports of a group of people fighting. …
Price of former Newbridge House care home drops to £1.5 million
The price of Newbridge House, which operated as a residential care home for many years, has dropped. …
City centre cordon in place after people begin “feeling unwell”
A cordon has been put in place around Stall Street after several people reported “feeling unwell”. …
Five nights of resurfacing work set to get under way near the RUH
The resurfacing work is expected to take up to five nights to complete, depending on the weather. …
New lease of life granted for vacant car repair workshop in Bath
Permission was sought to change the use of the site to commercial, business and services. …
Council-owned company’s plans for city centre flats win approval
Concerns had been raised about the potential for noise between the proposed flats and the existing flats. …
Estate agents raise more than £8k to support vulnerable youngsters
Teams across Bath and Bristol took static bikes into the branches and pedalled virtual distances. …
University bestows honorary degree on Olympic swimming coach
David McNulty has been based at the Team Bath Sports Training Village since 2008. …
Intoxicated detainees left naked in cells due to too few checks
“Immediate action” has been taken after inspectors found too few checks were being carried. …
Pupils excel at Swainswick’s ‘Outstanding’ village primary school
Ofsted inspectors say the 80-pupil school in Swainswick is Outstanding across the board. …
Controversial LTN on Sydney Road has “eroded trust in politicians”
Bollards were installed across Sydney Road where it becomes Sydney Place back in April. …
Endoscopy unit plan for Peasedown hospital in bid to cut waiting lists
The RUH Trust has secured funding to increase diagnostic capacity across the region. …
Bath firefighters to take on 1,000-mile challenge for cancer charity
The crew are aiming to complete a total of 1,000 miles in aid of Cancer Research UK. …
Bath City Farm launches £40,000 fundraiser in bid to meet costs
Running costs at the site in Whiteway have already risen by around £80,000 this year. …
Plans for six houses at woodland in Lambridge submitted to council
The scheme involves the removal of a “substantial” number of trees and shrubs at the site. …
New cross-city bus links for Bath announced by First West of England
A number of services are being extended from 1st September to provide cross-city routes. …
Bath-based ITV drama McDonald & Dodds returns for fourth series
The new series consists of three feature-length episodes, each focusing on a different mystery. …
1920s gala event held to mark centenary at Bath Central Library
The first free public lending library in Bath was opened in July 1924 in the Victoria Art Gallery. …
University partners with council for Bath Quays North development
A new partnership has been formed between the council and university to develop the site. …
Maritime company becomes latest tenant at new Bath Quays site
BMT has signed a lease for space on the second floor and the entire third floor at No.1 Bath Quays. …
Local care home welcomes French guests for special picnic
Shockerwick House was chosen as the perfect place as it has a special connection with a resident. …