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Complaints from neighbours over noise coming from Lovehoney
The adult toy company has applied for retrospective permission for the noisy pumps. …
Tunnel faces ‘lengthy closure’ after suspected drainage collapse
Ongoing investigation into the flooding at the tunnel has found a potential drainage collapse. …
Hundreds of extra solar panels installed at Hare Brewery near Bath
The new solar array takes up the entire roof space of the brewery’s distribution centre. …
Townswomen Guild’s special guest presents cheque to Bath charity
The charity Headway Bath helped the TV presenter when he suffered a serious head injury. …
SouthGate Bath shoppers raise more than £4,000 for RUHX
The funds were raised through an interactive snow globe at the shopping centre over Christmas. …
Seal of approval for uni’s controversial new floodlit sports facilities
The application for new facilities on the eastern sports field was submitted in November 2022. …
Community choirs in harmony to fundraise for charity and have fun
Founder Grenville Jones, from Bath, has a worldwide reputation as a choir leader. …
Southlands locals hold protest over contentious traffic restrictions
Locals say the road has never been a rat run and have urged the council to drop the scheme. …
Supplies being restored after water main bursts in Corston near Bath
Properties in Corston, Burnett, Newton St Loe and Pennyquick were left without water due to the burst. …
Concern over number of overdue police visits to sex offenders
The Chief Constable said the constabulary is the “victim of its own success” in catching rapists. …
Beechen Cliff School keeps its Good Ofsted rating for boarding
The school provides for boys only from the age of 11 to 16 and has a mixed-gender sixth form. …
Community contribution fund opens to support local organisations
All monies raised will fund cost-of-living projects and are not used to supplement council services. …
Appeal for help from public to find man wanted on recall to prison
22-year-old Alexander Tigoglu, who was last seen in Bath, has links to Emersons Green. …
PCC urges local residents to take part in police funding survey
Locals can give their views on a £10 per year increase to the policing part of council tax. …
Festive strike action led to ambulances queuing outside hospitals
The NHS was aided through the strikes by non-NHS partners working alongside them. …
Future of popular Bath Santa float at risk due to crowd concerns
Santa’s Christmas Float has been running for four years and raises money for charity. …
Four injured in serious three-vehicle collision on B3116 near Keynsham
There are four casualties, and at least two people have sustained significant injuries. …
50mph wind gusts expected as Storm Isha hits West of England
People should expect disruption to travel and utilities when the storm hits on Sunday afternoon. …
Projects across Bath to benefit from £263k of community funding
The community projects were chosen following feedback received from the public. …
Bath hospital showcases vital research work during special visit
During her visit, Professor Ruth Endacott met with members of the RUH’s research team. …
Bath Building Society announces charity of the year for 2024
Bath Building Society will be raising awareness of the charity throughout the year. …
£13m disease early warning system to open at University of Bath
The public health surveillance system will detect outbreaks of diseases by testing water systems. …
Plans revealed for student accommodation block in Odd Down
The “student cluster unit” of 15 bedrooms is proposed on a site at the rear of 9 Upper Bloomfield Road. …
Council budget cuts to charity services could be “catastrophic”
B&NES Council is planning to cut £802,000 from its community support contracts. …