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Man arrested and drugs seized after warrant carried out by police
A number of items were seized from a property, including suspected cannabis and weapons. …

Ground-breaking medical device used during RUH surgery for first time
The drill guidance system helps surgeons to be even more accurate when drilling into bones. …

Bath Rugby extends partnership with the Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen
The partnership extension will see Ludo continue as the rugby club’s Official Sports Bar. …

Fashion Museum Bath reveals two outfits for 2023 Dress of the Year
Fashion Museum Bath holds one of the world’s greatest fashion collections. …

Bath MP visits Beckford’s Tower to celebrate recent restoration works
The tower housed one of the greatest collections of art, furniture, and books in Georgian England. …

Peasedown St John church donates £9,000 to various good causes
Over the last 13 years, St John’s Church has distributed £127,000 to good causes. …

Bath BID initiative appoints Michael Musgrave as Chair of the Board
Mr Musgrave has been an integral part of the Apex City of Bath team for over six years. …

Crowdfunding campaign launched to buy disused land along river
Invasive species are beginning to take hold, threatening the biodiversity of the site. …

Football sessions help men lose weight and improve mental health
The initiative helps overweight and obese men to get fit and adopt healthy lifestyle choices. …

Curo holds workshop in bid to tackle housing crisis across the region
The workshop brought together more than 30 participants from across the housing sector. …

Prior Park College becomes Christian school as it cuts Catholic links
The change has been introduced as part of efforts to expand the opportunities offered to students. …

Residents urged to get their free flu vaccine as uptake numbers fall
Over the past two winters at least 18,000 deaths were associated with flu. …

More than £20,000 granted to projects thanks to Bath Half Marathon
Projects funded include providing £1,840 to help Bath City Football Club run summer play sessions. …

Locals being invited to explore the Batheaston Art Trail this weekend
A total of 41 artists will be displaying their paintings, ceramics, sculpture, prints and crafts each day. …

A36 near Bath to temporarily reopen next month due to A350 works
The road will reopen to traffic on 18th October before closing again on 11th November. …

Bath residents given opportunity to join solar group-buying scheme
The scheme offers an easy way to invest in solar panels, battery storage and electric vehicle chargers. …

Bath firefighter to take on 950km challenge in aid of cancer charity
Firefighter Matt Parsons is taking on the challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK. …

Council’s controversial plans to build on Tufa Field get the green light
Sixteen houses will be built on the site, which contains Tufa flushes, a rare type of limestone spring. …

Green councillors call on council to recognise legal ‘rights for nature’
Councillors called for the local authority to integrate the “rights of nature” into its decision-making. …

Concern that housing for students is being prioritised over families
The semi-detached three-bed house will be extended to create seven bedrooms. …

Motorists advised about upcoming weekend closure of M4 near Bath
The M4 will be closed between 7pm on Friday 18th October and 6am on Monday 21st October. …

Police officers who saved woman from river given bravery award
The officers rescued the distressed woman from the river and provided first aid. …

Bath’s first ‘Architect in Residence’ appointed thanks to £60k donation
Architect Bob Allies will be part of an 18-month pilot scheme funded by a £60k donation. …

Building society partners with Team Bath to support future athletes
The support will help around 600 young people get active in a host of sports every week. …