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16 April 2024

Views sought on locations for electric chargers across the region

Currently, there are around 580 publicly available charge points in the region. …

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Locals encouraged to join this year’s Midnight Walk fundraiser

A brand new 10K route is being introduced for those looking to push themselves. …

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15 April 2024

Last chance to register to vote ahead of upcoming PCC election

The PCC oversees the local police force and ensures they are prioritising what matters to you. …

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Victoria Art Gallery’s leaky roof needs fixing to protect treasures

Permission has been granted for scaffolding to be erected so the state of the roof can be investigated. …

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Bath Safe Bus saves the NHS more than £400k in its first year

The Safe Bus is parked on Orange Grove and runs every Friday and Saturday night. …

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12 April 2024

Three teenagers arrested after stolen van spotted by police on A4

The stolen Ford Transit van was stung by police on the A4 near Batheaston in the early hours. …

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£170k of funding awarded to install solar panels on sports centre

The council has been awarded the money from the government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund. …

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Expanded space for patients proposed at Combe Down day centre

The centre for people suffering from memory loss has applied to build a “much-needed” garden room. …

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New Post Office branch planned at convenience store in Lansdown

The Post Office is planning a “local style” branch at the Battle Walk Spar at the Ensleigh site. …

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11 April 2024

Proposals to build 290 homes on South Stoke Plateau refused

After a meeting lasting over three hours, members of the committee voted to refuse permission. …

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Call for “return” of community policing after burglary response rise

In 2022/23, the average response time to burglaries by Avon & Somerset Police took over 5 hours. …

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Popular Midsomer Norton festival cancelled over financial viability

Due to take place in August, it had promised to be the biggest event of the year for the town. …

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Plans revealed to convert upper floors of buildings into 10-bed HMO

The scheme includes making an opening between two Grade II listed properties at first-floor level. …

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Hope that “common sense can prevail” over future of Moles in Bath

The iconic music venue on George Street closed suddenly in December after 45 years. …

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10 April 2024

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of former Bath City footballer

George Baylis punched 46-year-old Scott Hendy in the car park of the Kings Arms pub in Pilning. …

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Bath volunteers celebrate most successful toad patrol since 2010

The 2024 patrol saw the second-highest number of amphibians recorded since the road closures began. …

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Approval granted for wellbeing centre with yurts in Batheaston

The council received 12 objections, including concerns about the impact on local parking and wildlife. …

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9 April 2024

Developers win permission to convert church rooms into apartments

There’ll be a mix of one, two and three-bed apartments over three floors, accessed via Grove Street. …

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£850,000 funding boost for walking and cycling across the district

Plans include new pedestrian crossings and free cycle training lessons across the region. …

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Curo planning to demolish 55 garages to make way for new homes

Curo plans to demolish 16 garages in Whiteway to make way for four affordable homes. …

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8 April 2024

Council refuses to list iconic Bath venue Moles as community asset

More than 4,000 people signed a petition to save the club and its closure was raised in Parliament. …

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Lovehoney withdraws retrospective application for Bath warehouse

The company had received complaints over noise coming from their warehouse in Bath. …

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Changes to WESTlink include better connection to city’s hospitals

The green buses link up passengers making similar journeys to onward travel options. …

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Pre-school retains Good Ofsted rating following praise from parents

The inspector’s report says that staff provide a warm welcome to children and families. …

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