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Special identification plaque unveiled on Abbey Green tree
The group will be installing identification plaques on many of the trees featured in the first four trails. …
Seven local councillors campaigning to become MPs in election
Seven of the 59 councillors on the council are standing in the general election on 4th July. …
Police seek help from public to identify two men following burglary
A café in Upper Borough Walls was burgled on 20th May and a quantity of cash was taken. …
Bath opticians celebrates its longest-serving members of staff
Specsavers has been honouring colleagues who have shown years of dedication to the store. …
People encouraged to join fundraising step challenge this summer
The One Million Step Challenge fundraiser runs between 1st July and 30th September. …
Boutique city centre gym hoping to secure licence to sell alcohol
FLY Fitness already offers a cafe with outdoor seating for up to 72 customers. …
Late-night arson attack on new children’s play area in Whiteway
The play area had been on course to be completed in time for the summer holidays. …
Call for support ahead of first junior doctor strike in four months
Junior doctors at the Royal United Hospital in Bath will be taking industrial action for five days. …
Major refurbishment of historic hotel on North Parade is approved
The North Parade hotel spans three houses that were originally constructed around 1740. …
Locals urged to keep eye out for postal voting pack ahead of election
Residents who have registered to vote by post will have begun to receive their postal packs. …
Charity introduces monthly carer café at Bath Abbey to support locals
For many carers, the help and support they provide can take a toll on their wellbeing. …
New zebra crossing set to be installed on Lansdown Road in Bath
Works are set to begin on 24th June and could take up to six weeks to complete. …
People invited to find out more about Bath’s historic Jewish cemetery
Around 100 people from Bath’s 18th and 19th century Jewish community are thought to be buried there. …
Man charged with murder following death of woman in her 80s
The 87-year-old man was charged after a woman died at a house on Upper Lansdown Mews. …
Storage King reveals expansion plans at Weston Lock Retail Park
The storage company began trading at the site off Lower Bristol Road in April 2023. …
Temple demolition would be “step backwards” says former councillor
Since 2021, the temple has been based in the former classrooms of Culverhay School. …
“Positive results” in crackdown on drug-related crime in city centre
The team have been tackling drug-related anti-social behaviour and crime in the Kingsmead Square area. …
Man in his 80s arrested after unexplained death of woman in Bath
The man was seen on scaffolding before officers found the woman in need of urgent medical care. …
Lower Bristol Road in Bath closed following multi-vehicle collision
The collision, which saw a motorhome collide with several vehicles, happened shortly after 9.20am. …
RUH holds celebration to mark 21,000 hours of volunteering
In 2023, around 250 people volunteered with the RUH, giving 21,000 hours of their time. …
Over 2,500 people party at annual Peasedown St John festival
The event, which was celebrating its 15th anniversary, saw visitors enjoy over seven hours of live music. …
Olympic swimming coach at University of Bath awarded an MBE
McNulty has been based at the Team Bath Sports Training Village since September 2008. …
People reminded about election constituency boundary changes
The changes have been introduced since the last general election following a boundary review. …
Fire service marks Drowning Prevention Week with outreach events
The campaign aims to equip people with the knowledge to make the right decisions about water safety. …