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Supporting those affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug abuse
The Bath-based charity says its family support services are needed more than ever. …

Wera Hobhouse wins latest election and continues as city’s MP
Mrs Hobhouse received a total of 19,883 votes, with Labour candidate Daniel Bewley coming second. …

Live Blog – General Election, Thursday 4th July 2024
Live coverage of the General Election on Thursday 4th July, covering the constituencies of Bath… …

Man arrested after police car windscreens smashed in Bath
The man was seen smashing the windscreens of several vehicles outside the police station. …

Bath ‘party house’ owner appeals against enforcement notice
Permission had previously been refused to allow up to 24 people to stay at the property. …

Firewalk being held in September in aid of hospital charity RUHX
Keith Getheridge’s wife was supported by the RUH through her battle with brain tumours. …

Curo funds Peasedown primary school’s new conservation area
The space is now a hub for forest school activities, where students can learn about the environment. …

Another award for council’s housing development in Southdown
The development has been named Residential Project of the Year at an annual awards ceremony. …

Election countdown under way as voters prepare to head to the polls
In Bath, polls suggest Liberal Democrat Wera Hobhouse will keep her seat. …

Curo secures injunction against disabled tenant over email bombardment
The “vulnerable” Curo tenant sent 450 emails to the housing association in a 12-month period. …

Charity celebrates launch of new guide to living well with dementia
ReMind UK is the new name for the Research Institute for the Care of Older People (RICE). …

No objection raised to proposal to cut down 17 trees at Bath farm
The leylandii will be felled over a two-year period, avoiding the bird nesting season. …

Cricket club’s fundraising 600-mile journey set to test endurance
?Starting in Durham, a team of fundraising cyclists will ride to every test cricket ground in England. …

M&S set to relocate into former Debenhams store in SouthGate
The relocation, which will cost £17 million, will guarantee a future for M&S in the city. …

Free summer holiday activities and food support being offered
The programme will run from 22nd July to 30th August and every session will include a free meal. …

Generations come together at country’s first care home play garden
The space at Midford Manor was inspired by residents’ memories of their own childhood. …

Multi-agency advice surgery set to be held in Peasedown St John
The upcoming event will be an opportunity for residents to raise concerns they have about local issues. …

Locals urged to report sale of illegal vapes to Trading Standards
The council says it has been tackling the sale of illegal vapes in the area for several months. …

Council did work ‘without consent’ at historic Royal Crescent Lawn
The work at the Royal Crescent Lawn took place between October 2011 and November 2012. …

Alcohol licence approved for café outside popular city centre gym
The coffee truck is an offshoot of Bath’s Nordic café Mjolk, on the Bath Abbey courtyard. …

Ofsted publishes latest report on underperforming primary school
Last June, Roundhill Primary School at Southdown was rated as Inadequate by the education watchdog. …

Beckford’s Tower to reopen to the public after £3.9m refurbishment
The project has gone beyond essential repairs to encompass reimagining the whole museum. …

Last celebration of Team Bath’s trailblazing contribution to netball
A host of iconic players from the club’s two decades took to the court at the Team Bath Arena. …

SouthGate shopping centre unveils annual summer floral display
This year’s display features two archways of wicker baskets featuring floral colours. …