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Major refurbishment of historic hotel on North Parade is approved
The North Parade hotel spans three houses that were originally constructed around 1740. …

Locals urged to keep eye out for postal voting pack ahead of election
Residents who have registered to vote by post will have begun to receive their postal packs. …

Charity introduces monthly carer café at Bath Abbey to support locals
For many carers, the help and support they provide can take a toll on their wellbeing. …

New zebra crossing set to be installed on Lansdown Road in Bath
Works are set to begin on 24th June and could take up to six weeks to complete. …

People invited to find out more about Bath’s historic Jewish cemetery
Around 100 people from Bath’s 18th and 19th century Jewish community are thought to be buried there. …

Man charged with murder following death of woman in her 80s
The 87-year-old man was charged after a woman died at a house on Upper Lansdown Mews. …

Storage King reveals expansion plans at Weston Lock Retail Park
The storage company began trading at the site off Lower Bristol Road in April 2023. …

Temple demolition would be “step backwards” says former councillor
Since 2021, the temple has been based in the former classrooms of Culverhay School. …

“Positive results” in crackdown on drug-related crime in city centre
The team have been tackling drug-related anti-social behaviour and crime in the Kingsmead Square area. …

Man in his 80s arrested after unexplained death of woman in Bath
The man was seen on scaffolding before officers found the woman in need of urgent medical care. …

Lower Bristol Road in Bath closed following multi-vehicle collision
The collision, which saw a motorhome collide with several vehicles, happened shortly after 9.20am. …

RUH holds celebration to mark 21,000 hours of volunteering
In 2023, around 250 people volunteered with the RUH, giving 21,000 hours of their time. …

Over 2,500 people party at annual Peasedown St John festival
The event, which was celebrating its 15th anniversary, saw visitors enjoy over seven hours of live music. …

Olympic swimming coach at University of Bath awarded an MBE
McNulty has been based at the Team Bath Sports Training Village since September 2008. …

People reminded about election constituency boundary changes
The changes have been introduced since the last general election following a boundary review. …

Fire service marks Drowning Prevention Week with outreach events
The campaign aims to equip people with the knowledge to make the right decisions about water safety. …

Couple launches special yoga workshop in bid to get Bath laughing
Clive St James and his wife Jackie, who have relocated from Poole, are official Laughter Yoga leaders. …

57-year-old man arrested in connection with sexual offences in Bath
The arrest comes after a man exposed himself on three occasions and inappropriately touched two women. …

Residents invited to take on 100km challenge in aid of charities
Organisers hope the flexible nature of the challenge will encourage people of all ages to get involved. …

Identity of man sought by police following sexual assault in Bath
Officers investigating the sexual assault of a young woman in a shop would like to speak to him. …

City’s taxi drivers call on council to introduce ban out-of-area taxis
There is concern that drivers licensed by other councils are taking work in the city. …

Guests evacuated after fire and flooding at Thermae Bath Spa
Firefighters dealt with a small fire in a storage area which had caused flooding in the building. …

City’s Hindu Temple to be demolished to make way for new schools
The city’s Shree Jagannatha Temple opened in part of the former Culverhay School in 2021. …

Shoplifter who assaulted PCSO at Bath supermarket is jailed
Marsh admitted assaulting an emergency worker and theft from the Sainsbury’s Local store. …