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More than 20 additional trains planned for Bath’s Christmas Market
A train will serve Bath Spa station every six minutes on the three Saturdays of this year’s event. …

Plans revealed to turn publisher’s Bath offices into two apartments
The apartments will share access with the existing units, increasing the total number of flats to eight. …

Free blood cancer workshop offered to those affected by lymphoma
The workshops have been developed to support people who have come to the end of their treatment. …

Knife crime awareness events set to continue across the Bath area
Each session will hear from a guest speaker who has been personally affected by knife crime. …

Second win at world Heart Hackathon for Bath university students
The team, made up of 70 students, created a prototype artificial heart for the contest. …

Feedback sought as council considers change to council tax support
The proposals aim to ensure that vulnerable households will not see a decrease in their support. …

Conservation work at Alexandra Park thanks to National Grid team
Work to encourage visitors and wildlife was carried out by a team of seven volunteers. …

Team Bath Netball announces talent-packed squad for 2025
Fans will have the chance to cheer on the squad in six home matches at the Team Bath Arena. …

Families being invited to attend Winter Baby Remembrance Service
The service, on Saturday 30th November, will be held at All Saints Church in Weston. …

Bath hospital apologises for the way dying patient was cared for
Cliff Eddoll’s widow has received a letter of apology from the RUH’s chief executive. …

People sought to help shape new nature reserve at Charlcombe
The 16-acre reserve in the Charlcombe Valley encompasses meadows, streams and woodland. …

Revised plans for new Bath Recycling Centre ‘gloss over concerns’
Local employers and enterprises have joined forces to urge the council to abandon the project. …

Popular Bath Lights the Night event set to return for a second year
The second iteration of the event will again illuminate the streets before the Christmas Market begins. …

Ofsted says “everyone feels welcome” at Bath primary school
The latest Ofsted report says the school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. …

Hundreds take part in Remembrance parade service at Combe Down
More than 400 children from Combe Down Primary School joined the annual service. …

City centre jewellery store reveals scheme to expand along street
There are plans to knock through from No. 5 to No.6, which is currently clothing shop Brora. …

National Trust’s Assembly Rooms refurbishment plan approved
The scheme includes a new Georgian visitor experience, due to open in late 2026 at the Grade I site. …

Rogue trader ordered to pay back more than £108,000 to victims
Brain must repay £108,085 within three months as compensation to his four victims. …

Residents say they have been ignored by council over new LTN
Bollards were installed on Winifred’s Lane on Wednesday 6th November to restrict through traffic. …

Free face-to-face clinics offered to those affected by dementia
Clinics will be hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses in Nationwide’s Bath branch. …

Bed specialist opens new store in former Carpetright unit in Bath
The new store, in Mero Retail Park on the Lower Bristol Road in Bath, replaces Carpetright. …

Robbie Williams to hold open-air concert at the Royal Crescent
The stage will be set on the private lawn, against the iconic backdrop of the Royal Crescent. …

Council completes annual highway preparations for the winter
Almost 2,000 tonnes of road salt are ready in dry storage in the council’s two salt barns. …

More development proposals submitted for New Leaf Farm
Plans have been submitted to build new buildings to replace those used for holiday accommodation. …