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North Parade Bridge reopens to traffic after maintenance work
Starting later this month, investigation and repair works will be carried out to the underside of the bridge. …

Village preschool benefits from funding boost thanks to charity
The Peasedown Community Trust said it was impressed by the range of opportunities provided. …

Late-night car fire in Whiteway being treated as arson by fire service
The fire service says it believes the cause of the incident on Kelston View was arson. …

Air ambulance charity sees 21% increase in call-outs this year
During the first half of 2024, the crew responded to 1,159 people in urgent need of critical care. …

RUH on the lookout for candidates for Non-Executive Director role
Non-executive directors play a crucial role in bringing an independent perspective to the boardroom. …

Avon Fire & Rescue launches “retro” campaign on water safety
The fire service is running the campaign to remind people to take care in and around the water. …

Wera Hobhouse reelected as Bath’s MP but with reduced majority
Labour narrowly overtook the Conservatives to come second place in the constituency. …

Royal Marines Band says special farewell to Dorothy House patient
Sophie Ward, who has Motor Neurone Disease, is an inpatient at the hospice in Winsley. …

Bath supermarket’s refrigeration plant ‘breached noise levels’
Complaints have been made by local residents about noise disturbance from the machinery. …

Supporting those affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug abuse
The Bath-based charity says its family support services are needed more than ever. …

Wera Hobhouse wins latest election and continues as city’s MP
Mrs Hobhouse received a total of 19,883 votes, with Labour candidate Daniel Bewley coming second. …

Live Blog – General Election, Thursday 4th July 2024
Live coverage of the General Election on Thursday 4th July, covering the constituencies of Bath… …

Man arrested after police car windscreens smashed in Bath
The man was seen smashing the windscreens of several vehicles outside the police station. …

Bath ‘party house’ owner appeals against enforcement notice
Permission had previously been refused to allow up to 24 people to stay at the property. …

Firewalk being held in September in aid of hospital charity RUHX
Keith Getheridge’s wife was supported by the RUH through her battle with brain tumours. …

Curo funds Peasedown primary school’s new conservation area
The space is now a hub for forest school activities, where students can learn about the environment. …

Another award for council’s housing development in Southdown
The development has been named Residential Project of the Year at an annual awards ceremony. …

Election countdown under way as voters prepare to head to the polls
In Bath, polls suggest Liberal Democrat Wera Hobhouse will keep her seat. …

Curo secures injunction against disabled tenant over email bombardment
The “vulnerable” Curo tenant sent 450 emails to the housing association in a 12-month period. …

Charity celebrates launch of new guide to living well with dementia
ReMind UK is the new name for the Research Institute for the Care of Older People (RICE). …

No objection raised to proposal to cut down 17 trees at Bath farm
The leylandii will be felled over a two-year period, avoiding the bird nesting season. …

Cricket club’s fundraising 600-mile journey set to test endurance
?Starting in Durham, a team of fundraising cyclists will ride to every test cricket ground in England. …

M&S set to relocate into former Debenhams store in SouthGate
The relocation, which will cost £17 million, will guarantee a future for M&S in the city. …

Free summer holiday activities and food support being offered
The programme will run from 22nd July to 30th August and every session will include a free meal. …