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Man arrested after four police vehicles damaged in central Bath
The wing mirrors of three police cars and a marked van were damaged yesterday evening. …
A39 near Bath reopens in time for Glastonbury Festival traffic
A structure has been created around the house to prevent it from collapsing. …
Work begins on restoration of the historic Jolly’s store in Bath
Contractor Bray & Slaughter will carry out a programme of restorative works to the building. …
Housing developer seeks consent for TV near busy crossroads
Developer City & Country has now submitted an application for various elements at the site. …
New roof and other improvements to Gateway Centre approved
The centre, with its distinctive green roof, was originally built as a church hall for Snow Hill. …
Schools join cricket festival as part of bicentenary celebrations
The Festival of Schools Cricket event will be held as part of the club’s bicentenary celebrations. …
Investigation under way after statues stolen from Iford Manor
Wiltshire Police say their enquiries into the theft of the four statues are ongoing. …
Police seeking witnesses after collision on A4 Keynsham Bypass
The collision involved a BMW and a Nissan Qashqai, with the Nissan colliding with the central reservation. …
Twerton Flower Show revived after a century thanks to grant
Held at Pennyquick Park, the event went so well that it will now become an annual event again. …
Bath respite service to stay open until at least September 2026
One of the major concerns for families was the disruption involved in changing the service. …
Leap of Faith event at Bath Abbey raises more than £30,000
Nearly 100 people, aged from 12 to 83, abseiled down the side of Bath Abbey during the fundraiser. …
Dismissed police officer now standing as Reform UK candidate
Mr Ball insisted he had not been treated fairly and the issue had been “blown out of proportion”. …
Second attempt to replace unsafe cladding at apartment block
It was found that adhesive used on the cladding was failing as sections were falling off. …
Change of use of historic city pub on London Road is approved
Chapter One closed on New Year’s Eve 2022 after trading for more than six years. …
Residents invited to have say on plans for new Fashion Museum
B&NES Council is inviting people to attend a series of drop-in events across the region. …
More cycle hangars are installed across Bath amid controversy
The hangars have been installed in areas requested by the public and councillors. …
Magistrates give Bath charity pot thief a suspended jail sentence
The court was told that Dickson had 40 convictions for 75 offences, including 29 thefts. …
Bath pupils grow their way to success thanks to special initiative
Weston All Saints Primary School has been raising funds through the ‘Grow a Pound’ initiative. …
HSBC branch celebrates 100th anniversary of serving residents
It first opened in Southgate Street in 1925 as a sub-branch to the Milsom Street branch. …
A39 closed at Farmborough after house begins to collapse
Diversions are in place due to the “unstable” house on the A39 at Farmborough. …
Repair works at city centre restaurant after ceiling collapse
The main building was built in 1875, and it was extended by a single-storey wing in 1902. …
Plans for family-style children’s home at Odd Down revealed
The semi-detached five-bed house is currently home to a “large family of teenagers and parents”. …
Rugby club’s temporary stand set to stay up for next two years
The current stands were only granted permission on the condition they were taken down each year. …
Bath Rugby fans line the streets to celebrate Premiership win
Along the route, supporters packed the pavements and gave the champions a fantastic reception. …