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Locals being invited to experience a Silent Disco at Roman Baths
Attendees will have the opportunity to dance to a diverse selection of music at the events. …
Group of Bath residents unite in bid to ‘Stop the Locksbrook Tip’
The group came together for a protest rally to highlight why they believe the proposals are flawed. …
Properties in Twerton set to undergo electrical safety check visits
National Grid inspectors will be making sure safety cut-outs are working as they should be. …
Restoration of Royal Victoria Park duck pond delayed due to leak
Work to remove silt and improve the quality of the water was announced in August 2023. …
Plans submitted to create new seven-bed HMO in Upper Weston
The property on Holcombe Green currently accommodates a family of five. …
Council refers nearly 6,000 debts to bailiffs according to latest data
There are renewed calls for improvements to be made to the council’s debt collection practices. …
Double-decker First bus collides with railway bridge in Twerton
It’s the second time in less than 18 months that a double-decker bus has struck the bridge. …
Charities say they aren’t being involved in £800k funding cut plans
Proposals to cut £802k from funding for local charities were watered down in February. …
Retrospective application for Royal Crescent power supply withdrawn
The council has now withdrawn its application, saying consent is not actually required. …
Annual flu vaccination programme gets under way across the region
Getting vaccinated helps protect yourself and the people around you from the debilitating effects of flu. …
Increased reporting sees number of rape cases rise by almost half
The rise in reports is believed to be due to greater confidence in the police to bring charges. …
Residents invited to find out more about local bereavement services
Visitors can tour the gardens and Hilltop and Valley Chapels, and find out how the crematorium operates. …
Plans to change affordable housing element of new riverside flats
The changes come after no providers came forward to purchase the shared ownership units. …
21-year-old Bath man due in court charged with attempted murder
A woman in her 20s was assaulted in Bridgwater on Thursday 12th September. …
Council hoping to secure funding for more LTN schemes across Bath
The council is hoping to secure more than £5 million to further develop its LTN programme. …
Retrospective advertising signs on city centre shopfront are refused
Planners said the logo and letters that have been installed are not consistent with heritage policy. …
Further gas works set to take place on the A4 at Saltford and Corston
Wales & West Utilities said it was unable to complete everything as originally planned. …
Warning issued over unofficial Clean Air Zone charge payment sites
The sites typically lead drivers to pay a penalty charge notice or CAZ charge they did not incur. …
Cuts to Peasedown St John’s mini-police programme “just plain mean”
It was recently announced that all mini-police programmes will be cut from 12 months to 9 weeks. …
Aldi launches search for site in Bath as part of £800m investment
The budget retailer said it plans to open 23 new locations before the end of the year. …
Mirrors in leisure centres used to help share cancer check reminders
The scheme is the latest push by the NHS to help find cancers at an earlier stage. …
Homeowners across Bath to showcase their energy-efficient homes
The properties will be on show as part of a series of Green Open Homes events. …
Police issue warning and advice over pension and investment fraud
Avon & Somerset Police received 11 reports of pension fraud in 2023. …
New launderette approved in bid to stop residents travelling to Bath
It’s hoped the new laundrette will encourage increased trade for surrounding businesses. …