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Locals being praised for not flushing their loo after every use
Wessex Water has lifted the lid on some of the interesting water-efficient “hacks” being adopted. …
Therapy hut being proposed in shipping container at Bath City Farm
The shipping container will be used as part of the farm’s mental health programme. …
Bath shortlisted for best small city accolade in national awards
The city has been selected as one of three national finalists in the Great Town or Small City category. …
Plans submitted to create two flats in company’s new letting offices
The premises have just been purchased by Bath Student Rentals Associates Ltd for their business. …
Road closure for three weeks of gas works in Monkton Combe
Work took place in the area last summer, but further upgrades are required to finish the project. …
Builder sentenced after duping Bath victims out of more than £133k
Two people from Bath paid Martin Brain a deposit of £133,890 for an extension and for materials. …
Job security boost as engineering firm gets go-ahead to expand
The firm has been granted permission for a temporary warehouse extension at their site in Newbridge. …
New traffic restrictions set to be introduced in Bath in August
The council says the trials are the result of ongoing community engagement since 2021. …
Bath support charity to hold “Christmas in July” festive fundraiser
Christmas For CAMHS is encouraging people to wear festive socks and host themed fundraisers. …
Bath couple cheer up the nation after England’s Euros defeat
Last month we featured Clive St James and his wife Jackie who are official Laughter Yoga leaders. …
Housing summit seeks ways of tackling ongoing crisis in B&NES
The Housing Summit was organised by Curo and Bath & North East Somerset Council. …
Bath invention that helps staff move patients to be trialled across UK
A clinical trial will begin later this year and run for 14 months, taking place at the RUH. …
Work to get under way on improving mobile connectivity in Bath
The pilot aims to address the connectivity and capacity issues regularly faced by people in Bath. …
Hindus from across the country come to Bath for annual festival
Nearly 1,000 people are believed to have attended the Ratha Yatra at the Hindu Temple in Bath. …
A36 near Bath set to close for six months for £5m repair project
The work, which will cost around £5 million, is required to stabilise the southbound embankment. …
Delight for Team Bath Netball in wake of Super League tender blow
England Netball presented an opportunity for the team to compete in the National Performance League. …
Police issue warning over moped and motorbike thefts in Bath
Most incidents have occurred during the night and vehicles have been taken while parked on the street. …
HMO plans submitted for properties in Whiteway and Combe Down
There are plans to change the use of a property on Kelston View from a four-bed home to a six-bed HMO. …
Dan Norris to ‘do both jobs’ as MP and Metro Mayor after election
Dan Norris is now both a Metro Mayor and an MP following the election on Thursday 4th July. …
Consultation launched on proposed Twerton ward name change
The proposed name change would not involve any changes to ward boundaries. …
New building at day centre is approved despite local concerns
The “much-needed” garden room for patients at the day centre has now been approved. …
Lidl withdraws controversial plans for new supermarket in Bath
The planning application for the new Lidl store at Lambridge was lodged back in June 2023. …
Line-up for this year’s Bath Children’s Literature Festival revealed
Organisers have put together a programme of more than 80 events for this year’s festival. …
Workplace design company strengthens team with new staff
Interaction has welcomed five new people across its design and client support teams. …