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Fire crews tackle blaze in air conditioning unit in the centre of Bath
On arrival, crews found a fire involving an air conditioning unit in the basement of the building. …
Members of planning committee “disappointed” over flats decision
The vote on 28th August was tied 4-4 on whether to grant planning permission or not. …
Countdown under way for Julian House’s annual Circuit of Bath walk
The 22-mile circular route takes participants along the beautiful outskirts of the city. …
Axing of winter fuel payments will have “disastrous consequences”
The Government wants to cut the support after claiming to have found a £22 billion black hole. …
Monthly library pop-up event set to offer advice on saving energy
Staff can provide information about saving energy, keeping warm in winter and lowering fuel bills. …
Nursing home throws party for residents with milestone birthdays
The celebrations at the Weston Road home were for Joan Long and Kathleen Crowley. …
BT to hold event in Bath to highlight switch to digital phonelines
The telecommunications company will hold events across the region throughout September. …
City police highlight their successes in summer crime crackdown
Officers are working on closure orders for properties across the city that are associated with drugs. …
Overnight closures of Northgate Street planned for works at Waitrose
The closures are needed so a mobile crane can lift chillers and equipment onto the roof of Waitrose. …
Appeal for witnesses launched after two men assaulted in Bath
The man approached a road closure on Henrietta Street, which was closed due to filming. …
Plans for four houses at Westbrook Woodlands divide local opinion
The site, known locally as Westbrook Woodlands, was until recently used as a pig paddock. …
Co-living flats approved in Bath despite concerns over UNESCO status
The decision split the planning committee in half and had to be decided by a tiebreaker vote. …
Village’s community groups asked to ‘Make a pledge for Dementia’
The call comes as part of a campaign to mark World Alzheimer’s Month this September. …
Customers and visitors will be “offended” by burger chain’s name
There are fears for Bath’s reputation as a World Heritage Site if the proposals are approved. …
Thousands more homes required after target doubled by government
New targets could see the council having to build 1,466 homes a year for the next 15 years. …
Family pays tribute to 45-year-old man killed in collision on Pennyquick
Anthony Rogers’ family have described him as “a larger-than-life character and a free spirit”. …
Proposal to convert three-bed Twerton house into HMO submitted
Currently a three-bed house, the proposed HMO will provide six single bedrooms. …
Residents invited to attend upcoming blood pressure checking events
The initiative brings together local health and care organisations to help prevent ill-health. …
Flats would deliver “unbelievable” benefits despite “eyesore” claim
Developers said it had been a “hell of a journey” but said the benefits of the scheme are “unbelievable”. …
Appeal for witnesses launched after fatal crash on Pennyquick in Bath
Emergency services were called to the scene on Pennyquick at around 2.20am. …
Plans submitted for recycling centre despite controversial location
The council is proposing to develop the site currently used by the street cleansing team. …
Work set to begin on new zebra crossing on A36 Warminster Road
The work will see a pedestrian island crossing point upgraded to a zebra crossing. …
Latest CQC survey sees RUH staff praised for kindness and respect
The Adult Inpatient Survey is an annual piece of research carried out by the CQC. …
No further consultation being planned over blocked LTN plans
Residents took B&NES Council to the High Court earlier this month to stop the traffic restrictions. …