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CCTV appeal launched following burglary on Twerton’s High Street
Four men entered the store on Twerton High Street, stole items and then made off from the scene. …
Popular Widcombe Christmas Market set to return next month
Back for its eighteenth year, the market will take place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November. …
Locals offered the chance to explore Bath’s riverside Colonnades
The engagement event will run from Friday 25th October until Friday 1st November. …
Neighbourhood teams to be introduced as part of new health contract
HCRG Care Group has been appointed to lead a new community-based care partnership. …
Around 90 per cent of victims of human trafficking unknown to police
Places of employment where trafficking is suspected include car washes, nail bars and care homes. …
30-year-old man arrested over graffiti tagging incidents in Bath
The man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and has now been released on conditional bail. …
Campaigners hit £5,000 target for legal challenge against Bath LTN
Campaigners launched a fundraiser earlier this month for a legal challenge against the LTN scheme. …
Plans submitted to turn old Kingdom Hall in Oldfield Park into flats
The building in Oldfield Park has not been used as a place of worship for a number of years. …
University awarded £11 million to invest in local mental health research
Somerset is one of nine areas to receive funding to explore the issues that most affect local people. …
Royal United Hospital comes ninth in the country for patient experience
The survey looks at the experiences of people who stayed at least one night in hospital as an inpatient. …
Council leader accused of “buck-passing” over new housing targets
The leader of B&NES Council has been criticised for calling for a regional cross-boundary approach. …
Bath residents being reminded to use council-approved businesses
Businesses who are part of the scheme have undergone a series of detailed checks by Trading Standards. …
Bath GP surgery reapplies to turn unused wing into four-bed HMO
Previous plans for the site were refused due to the number of HMOs already in the area. …
Calls for introduction of tighter rules on HMOs across the Bath area
Current council policy dictates that no home can be ‘sandwiched’ between two HMOs. …
Permanent planning permission bid works out for Twerton gym
CrossFit Bath has been based since May 2021 at a unit at The Smallholdings in Twerton. …
New team introduced at RUH as part of efforts to tackle digital divide
It’s estimated that 4% of UK adults are offline, with millions struggling to afford digital access. …
Knife crime awareness event to be held at Bath secondary school
The event is aimed at parents and carers who would like to know more about the dangers of knife crime. …
Parking is permitted at converted church despite ‘harm’ to area
Planning officers said the public benefits of the scheme outweigh the harm it would cause. …
Council told by landowner to vacate allotment site in Combe Down
Currently there are 64 allotments on the land in Combe Down, which B&NES Council leases. …
Police seek witnesses after boy suffers fractured skull in collision
The teenager went to hospital after telling his family and was found to have suffered a fractured skull. …
Twenty-five schemes completed in annual resurfacing programme
Almost 15km of highway was brought back to a high standard between March and September. …
Crowdfunder launched to bring legal challenge against Bath LTN
People are aiming to raise £5,000 to bring a challenge against the Sydney Road LTN. …
Historic Bath venue opens its door to host wedding ceremonies
House of St John’s offers space for smaller gatherings in a more intimate setting. …
Time-travelling adventure on offer at the Roman Baths this autumn
Families will be given the challenge to help Silvia on her quest to find Medusa’s head. …