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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. …
Locals being urged to get repeat prescription requests arranged
People should order their next batch of medicine no later than Friday 13th December. …
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. …
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. …
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. …
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. …
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. …
Midwives at Bath’s RUH celebrated for “incredible achievements”
The Nursing and Midwifery Awards gave staff the opportunity to celebrate fellow colleagues. …