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Plan to convert 20-bed care home into private dwelling approved
Newbridge Towers at 169 Newbridge Hill closed as a care home in January 2022. …
Charities and businesses invited to apply for heat pump grants
The new scheme offers eligible firms and charities a one-off grant of up to £30,000. …
Social shed project given a permanent home at Bath City Farm
The ‘Bath Shed’ project will be based out of a workshop made of converted shipping containers. …
Bath-based Wessex Water retains top customer service award
The water and sewerage company has retained the Customer Service Excellence quality mark award. …
Man to appear in court on attempted murder charge after stabbing
The victim remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital following the attack. …
Student racing team launches campaign to inspire next generation
Four members of Team Bath Racing Electric visited Ralph Allen School earlier this month. …
Locals warned about changes to prescription ordering system
Patients are being advised to continue ordering their medicines via the NHS App. …
Principal and Chief Executive of Bath College resigns from post
Jayne Davies had served as Deputy Principal before becoming Principal and CEO in September 2021. …
Man charged following knife-point robbery at convenience store
The charges come after a man threatened staff with a kitchen knife at a Spar shop. …
Archdeacon of Bath set to leave and take on charity sector role
Adrian became the Archdeacon of Bath in 2017 and is a General Synod representative. …
Plans to extend Cedar Care’s nursing home in Southdown approved
Cedar Care has been granted permission for two single-storey extensions on either side of The Orangery. …
RUH decreases carbon footprint thanks to nitrous oxide change
Nitrous oxide has been used in hospitals for over 175 years as part of anaesthesia. …
Road closed for two weeks for installation of new zebra crossing
Lansdown Grove is closed until Friday 8th March and there is a diversion in place. …
Restaurant and hotel in city centre closes after less than a year
Offering a nine-bedroom hotel and contemporary restaurant, initial reviews for The Milsom were positive. …
Man arrested after woman in her 20s stabbed in Oldfield Park
The woman was taken to hospital where she remains in a critical but stable condition. …
Short films released to mark second anniversary of Ukraine invasion
The four films capture the experiences of the guests finding sanctuary in the area and building new lives. …
London Marathon organiser set to take over Bath Half from 2025
London Marathon Events will be taking over as Andrew and Mel Taylor step down. …
New bus introduced to restore vital service in North East Somerset
There was an outcry in Paulton after the “lifeline” 82 bus was cut last year. …
Julian House welcomes funding cut slow-down amid growing demand
The council has agreed to slow down charity funding cuts and spread them over two years. …
Scientific study seeks victims of Keynsham High Street cycle lane
People who have been injured trying to cross the cycle lane are urged to get involved. …
Partnership launched between Frankenstein attraction and theatre
The special production will explore the life and writing of Mary Shelley. …
Fertility clinic opens to support those struggling to have a baby
The clinic provides specialist consultations and diagnosis of why it may be proving difficult to conceive. …
Dates announced for this year’s Bath Christmas Market event
This year’s market will open on Thursday 28th November and run for 18 days. …
Locals reminded care still available during upcoming strike action
During the action, people are being advised that waiting times will be much longer than usual. …