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Carry on as normal ahead of prescription ordering system change
People who regularly use POD are advised to continue ordering their medicines in the usual way. …
Two Tunnels route remains closed as flood pumping continues
Due to persistent rainfall, the shorter of the tunnels has been closed since 4th January. …
Serial romance fraudster Sebastian Timmis jailed for second time
Sebastian Timmis stole more than £30,000 by convincing his victims to transfer him money. …
Children seeking asylum to be looked after by council once again
The council has not accepted any unaccompanied children into its care system since September. …
City centre firework display raises more than £20,000 for charities
The 2023 Rotary fireworks display at the Recreation Ground was attended by 6,500 people. …
Wedding showcase event set to be held at the Guildhall in Bath
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Registrations team will be opening the doors of The Guildhall. …
Councillor set to decide future of controversial LTNs in Bath
Wooden planters were installed on Southlands in Bath in November 2022 as part of an LTN trial. …
16-year-old appears in court following charge over supply of drugs
The teenager was one of four people arrested during a warrant in the Kingsmead area. …
First Bus partners with suicide prevention charity to help save lives
The campaign will be rolled out to reach up to 1.5 million passengers across the West of England. …
Plans submitted to turn part of Bath doctor’s surgery into HMO
The surgery wants to convert the wing previously occupied by a dental practice into a four-bed HMO. …
Witnesses being sought after two men stabbed in the centre of Bath
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in custody. …
Charity calls for urgent support as temperatures drop across Bath
In the winter months, people are forced to sleep rough in dangerously cold conditions. …
Landlords to be charged more for renting out properties in B&NES
Charges have increased for improvement notices and HMO licences across the district. …
Bath hospital’s surgical team celebrated for cutting waiting times
More than 200 patients have now had hand surgery in the hospital’s Trauma Assessment Unit. …
National Trust shares £17m proposals for Bath’s Assembly Rooms
The proposed changes form part of the development of a planned new Georgian visitor experience. …
324 drink and drug-drivers taken off region’s roads during campaign
There was a 10% increase in the number of arrests made during the same period in 2022. …
Monthly carer cafés launching in Bath to support city’s residents
The charity is dedicated to supporting the thousands of people caring for their loved ones in Bath. …
Build-to-rent homes planned as Homebase site bought for £18.5m
The vacant 4.5 acre brownfield site has been acquired to create new housing and commercial space. …
Locals being encouraged to take a stand against homelessness
The event, on Friday 1st March, will see members of the public spend one cold night in Alice Park. …
City’s MP meets pupil Equalities Team during visit to primary school
The children invited Wera to meet with them to learn more about her work in Parliament. …
Residents welcome LTN closure plan for part of Gay Street in Bath
The low-traffic neighbourhood plans would see Gay Street effectively cut in half for motorists. …
NHS urges people to use services ‘sensibly’ following strike action
The end of industrial action coincided with a cold weather alert across much of the country. …
Professor Phil Taylor appointed as university’s next Vice-Chancellor
Professor Taylor is an internationally leading researcher and industry expert in energy systems. …
GWR plans to restore direct Bristol-Oxford rail services via Bath
GWR wants to run two return Saturday services between the cities, via Bath, from September. …