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Small businesses given the opportunity to bid for council contracts
The changes will create a simpler and more flexible procurement system for smaller organisations. …

England’s top nurse returns to the RUH 25 years after his first day
It was over 25 years ago that Duncan Burton arrived for his first day as a registered nurse at the RUH. …

Property searched as part of ongoing noxious substance investigation
Police say a property was searched as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident. …

Off-licence to sell alcohol until 3am despite nightclub’s objection
The Best One convenience store by Bog Island will be able to open until 3am each day. …

Residents’ legal action halts introduction of Bath’s latest traffic trials
Work to install the trials in the Lower Lansdown area had been due to start on Monday 5th August. …

Charity plans to turn Newbridge garage block into headquarters
The charity is applying to turn the three single garages into an office for staff to work from. …

Residents say council’s parking charge consultation is ‘rigged’
The South Road car park is currently free, but the council plans to start charging for spaces. …

Proposed Southdown HMO refused as area already has too many
A councillor raised concerns about the loss of another family home to an extended HMO property. …

Police urge residents to be vigilant over rogue traders operating in city
Police said the men involved offer landscaping work and will take photos of people’s houses. …

Great Pulteney Street turned into a film set for latest Netflix series
The filming is for an adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials Mystery for Netflix. …

Village ‘standstill’ warning from MP ahead of A36 closure near Bath
National Highways plans to close the A36 Warminster Road at Limpley Stoke on 12th August. …

Plans for bus lanes on Keynsham Bypass remain despite opposition
WECA had consulted on a range of ideas for the A4 between Bristol and Bath, including bus lanes. …

Balcony safety improvements approved at two blocks of flats in city
At Hampton House, 19 guardings will be replaced with steel ones, along with a further 15 at Easton House. …

National Trust submits revised plans for Assembly Rooms project
The project includes a new Georgian visitor experience, due to open in late 2026 at the Grade I listed site. …

73-year-old woman arrested in connection with city centre lockdown
The 73-year-old was arrested on suspicion of administering an unknown noxious substance. …

Staff anger at new parking fine system at the Royal United Hospital
Fines will be issued in staff car parks at the Royal United Hospital, starting this week. …

Identities of four men sought following incident at Five Guys in Bath
Police were called to Five Guys in Saw Close earlier this month to reports of a group of people fighting. …

Price of former Newbridge House care home drops to £1.5 million
The price of Newbridge House, which operated as a residential care home for many years, has dropped. …

City centre cordon in place after people begin “feeling unwell”
A cordon has been put in place around Stall Street after several people reported “feeling unwell”. …

Five nights of resurfacing work set to get under way near the RUH
The resurfacing work is expected to take up to five nights to complete, depending on the weather. …

New lease of life granted for vacant car repair workshop in Bath
Permission was sought to change the use of the site to commercial, business and services. …

Council-owned company’s plans for city centre flats win approval
Concerns had been raised about the potential for noise between the proposed flats and the existing flats. …

Estate agents raise more than £8k to support vulnerable youngsters
Teams across Bath and Bristol took static bikes into the branches and pedalled virtual distances. …

University bestows honorary degree on Olympic swimming coach
David McNulty has been based at the Team Bath Sports Training Village since 2008. …