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Winners of this year’s Fireworks Safety Poster competition revealed
The competition is held annually to help youngsters learn about the dangers of fireworks. …
Allotment holders given notice to vacate plots at Combe Down site
The Combe Down site has 64 plots and has been allotments for more than 100 years. …
Residents criticise decision to continue with Winifred’s Lane LTN
The group that brought the original legal challenge has criticised the move to bring it back. …
Entrepreneurs win go-ahead to revamp historic Combe Down pub
The King William IV, which has been closed for some time, was built in the 1830s. …
Footpath safety improvements granted for listed Bathampton Bridge
There is currently only one raised pavement on the west side of the hump-backed bridge. …
New Joint CEO appointed for hospital trusts across the region
The NHS trusts will remain as three separate organisations with executive teams and boards. …
Café-takeaway on Bath’s Westgate Street gets planning approval
An application for changes including a new shopfront was submitted in the summer. …
Latest plans for housing on old Homebase site in Bath are revealed
The proposals are for 275 homes, 180 shared living units and flexible retail and/or office space. …
Man to appear in court after being charged with assaulting dog walker
Nathan Clarke, from Tottenham in London, is due to appear before Bath Magistrates’ Court. …
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse launches annual Christmas card competition
The MP is inviting pupils to get creative and design a card that captures the spirit of “Festive fun in Bath”. …
Retrospective bid for gym and games room in garden is refused
The outbuilding, which is a gym and games room, replaced a building used for storage. …
£4.3m hoard of coins to tour to Bath before finding permanent home
The coins date from 1066 to about 1068, and are believed to have been buried for safekeeping. …
Proposals for extra ladies’ loos approved at Bath’s Theatre Royal
The theatre currently has an under-provision of ladies’ toilets, with only three on each level. …
City of Bath crowned champions in Britain in Bloom competition
The city of Bath was announced as the overall winner on The One Show on BBC One. …
Tributes paid to former councillor and mayor who has passed away
Mr Appleyard, who was an Honorary Alderman, served as a councillor between 2007 and 2023. …
More student accommodation proposed on the Lower Bristol Road
There are plans to create up to 34 bedrooms at Berkeley House, which forms part of The Square. …
People being sought to test new 5G pilot network in the centre of Bath
More than 200 people will be given project-specific E-Sim and SIM cards to test the network. …
Peasedown St John’s community library celebrates 5th birthday
Run by the Peasedown Community Trust, the library was the brainchild of councillor Karen Walker. …
Concerns raised that city centre homeless hostel at risk due to cuts
Julian House’s hostel has provided emergency accommodation for rough sleepers for 35 years. …
Avon Fire & Rescue trials use of vegetable oil as alternative to diesel
The trial was initiated to explore potential environmental benefits and financial feasibility. …
SouthGate Bath’s floral displays recognised by South West in Bloom
The awards were given in recognition of the centre’s floral displays and the impact they have made. …
Bath Taps into Science event to celebrate BRLSI’s 200th anniversary
Bath Taps into Science is a joint venture between the University of Bath and BRLSI. …
Council set to introduce latest traffic-restriction trial in early November
The liveable neighbourhood will be in place on a trial basis, which will last for at least six months. …
Unmarked speed camera vans being introduced across the region
The aim is to prevent serious collisions by encouraging consistent safe driving behaviours. …