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New launderette approved in bid to stop residents travelling to Bath
It’s hoped the new laundrette will encourage increased trade for surrounding businesses. …
‘Community tensions’ due to anti-social behaviour in area of Bath
Officers say they are continuing to liaise with Curo to deal with anti-social behaviour in the area. …
Plan submitted to turn boutique Widcombe hotel into six-bed house
The hotel has six bedrooms and has been operated by the current owner for the past seven years. …
Bath Christmas Market set to return this year with 230 traders
The Bath Christmas Market will be running from 28th November to 15th December. …
More than 190 children help create book to mark charity’s milestone
Profits from the book, titled ‘The Day the Alien Came’, will help to stock libraries at local schools. …
Concerns raised over potential cyber attack on Avon Pension Fund
The fund, which has over 135,000 members, lists a cyber attack at the top of its latest risk register. …
Bid to turn empty city centre charity shop into flat is given go-ahead
Mint at 12A Manvers Street had been run as a charity shop on a voluntary basis since 2015. …
17 objections but another HMO wins approval in Combe Down
Loss of privacy and intrusion for neighbours, and concern about room sizes, were highlighted. …
PCC seeking local views on region’s policing as well as future funding
The survey will ask residents what they think of PCC Clare’s five priority areas and her draft plan. …
Green light for new 152-bed hotel on site of former Bath office block
Beazer House, the old Stothert & Pitt block, will be demolished to make way for the three-star hotel. …
Approval given for Queen Square premises to be used for weddings
There will be “occasional use” of some of the office space for small wedding ceremonies. …
Council’s cabinet set to “carefully consider” area’s new housing targets
The new Labour government has more than doubled the local target to 1,466 homes a year. …
Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over Odd Down stabbing
The suspect, in his late teens, was arrested from an address in Odd Down earlier today. …
New strategy planned to ensure public spaces benefit everyone
The aim of the strategy is to support outdoor trading and events while ensuring spaces are accessible. …
Inquiry to be held over proposed homes on the South Stoke plateau
Campaigners celebrated in April after B&NES Council refused major plans for 290 homes. …
EE’s Bath customers set to receive 5G boost thanks to major upgrade
Phones will connect directly to a new, pure 5G network, rather than via existing 4G infrastructure. …
‘No further design changes’ being planned at troublesome cycle lane
Trips and falls began as soon as the lane opened as part of the £1.5 million High Street refurbishment. …
Youngsters enjoy accessible sports and activities with Team Bath
The third annual Make a Move! event was held at the Team Bath Sports Training Village. …
Venues across the Bath area set to take part in Heritage Open Days
The heritage celebration is a chance to see inside hidden places and try out experiences, all for free. …
Man taken to hospital following “targeted” stabbing in Odd Down park
Emergency services were called shortly before midday to reports of the incident. …
Queen officially opens new Dyson Cancer Centre at the RUH
The Queen was given a guided tour of the purpose-built £40 million cancer centre. …
‘Parklet’ proposal for The Trinity Inn pub in Bath is withdrawn
Star Pubs and Bars said they wanted to improve the outside drinking area at the establishment. …
Convenience store cashpoint sign is refused on heritage grounds
The application was for a non-illuminated ATM sign outside the Best One convenience store. …
“Revolutionary” buses introduced under the WESTlocal scheme
The new routes are among the latest to be funded through WECA’s WESTlocal scheme. …