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12 June 2024

Team Bath pledge to ‘go out with a bang’ in last Super League match

Last month, the team were told that they had not been granted a licence to continue in the Super League. …

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Green light given for two new schools at former Culverhay site

Current buildings on the site, including the leisure centre facilities will be demolished. …

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Go Wylde for nature trail on offer in the city centre this summer

Benches in Kingston Parade will feature special illustrations of wildlife you can find in the city. …

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11 June 2024

Packaging firm set up by Bath engineer secures £4m investment

The funding round will allow Kelpi to expand its operations, grow its team and run scale-up pilots. …

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Bear Flat pre-school rated as ‘Good’ in latest Ofsted inspection

The Ofsted inspector said that leaders and staff work very well together as a team. …

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Councillor Michelle O’Doherty appointed as 797th Mayor of Bath

Councillor Michelle O’Doherty has taken on the historic role as the 797th Mayor of Bath. …

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10 June 2024

Parliamentary candidates revealed for upcoming general election

There will be nine candidates contesting the Bath seat on Thursday 4th July. …

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Scheme to help combat local furniture poverty being extended

The Cosy Start scheme supports local residents at the greatest risk of furniture poverty. …

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Kingswood School announces appointment of Senior Deputy Head

Following a 16-year career at schools in London, Mat Chataway will join Kingswood in September. …

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St John Ambulance celebrates 135 years of service across Bath

Eighty visitors were present for the celebration event at the unit’s HQ at Weirside Court. …

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7 June 2024

Bath’s Weston High Street set to close to traffic over the summer

The works involve highway resurfacing work, upgrading footways and street lighting improvements. …

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New use being proposed for vacant car repair workshop in Bath

Planning permission is sought for a change of use to suit a wider range of potential occupiers. …

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Student highlights how volunteering can have lifelong impact on girls

Girlguiding is celebrating the ways that people are finding to support their 300,000 young members. …

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First Steps Children’s Centre in Twerton retains Good Ofsted rating

The Ofsted inspector said that leaders and staff have high expectations for all children. …

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6 June 2024

Bath man jailed for six years after raping woman at house in city

Paul Kibble raped and sexually assaulted a woman at a house in Bath last year. …

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Early stage plans for 500 homes at former Homebase store site

Developers hope to created 200 “shared living” homes and 300 other homes at the site. …

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Essential gas works at Limpley Stoke near Bath completed on time

The £190,000 investment involved upgrading more than 900 metres of gas pipes. …

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City centre Grade I listed townhouse to return to residential use

Permission was granted to turn 2 Gay Street from vacant offices to a six-bedroom townhouse. …

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5 June 2024

Raft of concerns lodged over Bath Tufa Field development plans

Security concerns have been raised by the police, along with drainage and flooding problems. …

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Costume donations being sought for dressing up corners in libraries

Good quality, clean children’s fancy dress costumes are requested, such as princess dresses. …

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18-bed student block planned for vacant shell building in Twerton

There has been little interest in the smaller two-storey building at the rear of Old Bakery Yard. …

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Roman Baths could help save lives in antibiotic resistance fight

Bath’s hot springs have long been considered to have medicinal properties. …

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4 June 2024

Eight-bed HMO in Combe Down wins approval despite concerns

Neighbours were concerned over privacy, overdevelopment and the impact on local parking. …

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Former Culverhay site to be demolished to create two new schools

Culverhay School, which became Bath Community Academy, closed six years ago. …

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