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Locals invited to explore Bath’s historic Guildhall at wedding event
Couples can look around the Guildhall including the register office room and ceremony rooms. …
CCTV appeal launched by police after safe stolen from Bath business
Investigating officers would like to speak to the two men following the incident. …
Padel court plans refused over impact of potential noise on neighbours
There were concerns the noise from the proposed courts would have a serious impact on neighbours. …
Local home care company celebrates 38 years of helping residents
Featherbed Homecare and its sister company Featherbed Care started life as an agency for nannies. …
Bathscape Walking Festival to return next month with over 60 events
For those keen on walking, there are a variety of events to suit all interests during the festival. …
Former parkour world champion welcomed to Bath for fundraisers
Kolmakov visited Bath to discuss arrangements for several parkour events he will be running later this year. …
Bath choir announces new leader as Grenville Jones steps down
Tanya Davidson will be taking over from founder Grenville Jones, who has stood down from the role. …
City’s hospital launches new strategy to develop research studies
The RUH runs approximately 200 active studies at any one time, recruiting 3,000 patients annually. …
Performing arts students take part in event at Disneyland in Paris
More than 1,000 people from 28 Stagecoach Performing Arts schools attended the Paris event. …
Council won’t contest legal action against Bath’s latest traffic trials
The council said it had missed its slot with contractors to install the new restrictions. …
Bath Preservation Trust acquires Thomas Gainsborough paintings
The four portraits will be celebrated in the Being There exhibition, which opens next month. …
Ambulance service urges residents to support them this August
Every year, the South West of England is estimated to receive an influx of over 23 million visitors. …
Funding to help tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum on streets
The council has been awarded £8,500 from the Chewing Gum Task Force to tackle the issue. …
Marks & Spencer submits planning application for Debenhams store
The site occupies a key corner plot within the SouthGate development, which was completed in 2009. …
Bath branch of Carpetright closes after company enters administration
The Bath branch of the retailer was based at Mero Retail Park on the Lower Bristol Road. …
A431 between Bath and Bristol set to close again for tree works
As well as tree cutting, Openreach will be carrying out pole clearance and replacement works. …
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. …