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Bath-based ITV drama McDonald & Dodds returns for fourth series
The new series consists of three feature-length episodes, each focusing on a different mystery. …
1920s gala event held to mark centenary at Bath Central Library
The first free public lending library in Bath was opened in July 1924 in the Victoria Art Gallery. …
University partners with council for Bath Quays North development
A new partnership has been formed between the council and university to develop the site. …
Maritime company becomes latest tenant at new Bath Quays site
BMT has signed a lease for space on the second floor and the entire third floor at No.1 Bath Quays. …
Local care home welcomes French guests for special picnic
Shockerwick House was chosen as the perfect place as it has a special connection with a resident. …
Plans to redevelop Southdown garage for new housing approved
A terrace of three houses will be built to replace lock-up garages at the “backland site”. …
HSBC branch in Bath closes for two weeks for refurbishment works
While the branch is closed, people are encouraged to attend pop-ups at Green Park Station. …
South West in Bloom judges tour Bath for city’s latest entry
Royal Horticultural Society judges Nick Jones and Rod Pooley were hosted by the Bath in Bloom group. …
CEO of St John’s Foundation set to retire after six years in post
Catharine Brown has been appointed as interim CEO of the charity, which is the 11th oldest in England. …
Lidl “fully committed” to opening store despite pulling application
The discount supermarket chain has long planned to build a new store off London Road in Bath. …
Locals being praised for not flushing their loo after every use
Wessex Water has lifted the lid on some of the interesting water-efficient “hacks” being adopted. …
Therapy hut being proposed in shipping container at Bath City Farm
The shipping container will be used as part of the farm’s mental health programme. …
Bath shortlisted for best small city accolade in national awards
The city has been selected as one of three national finalists in the Great Town or Small City category. …
Plans submitted to create two flats in company’s new letting offices
The premises have just been purchased by Bath Student Rentals Associates Ltd for their business. …
Road closure for three weeks of gas works in Monkton Combe
Work took place in the area last summer, but further upgrades are required to finish the project. …
Builder sentenced after duping Bath victims out of more than £133k
Two people from Bath paid Martin Brain a deposit of £133,890 for an extension and for materials. …
Job security boost as engineering firm gets go-ahead to expand
The firm has been granted permission for a temporary warehouse extension at their site in Newbridge. …
New traffic restrictions set to be introduced in Bath in August
The council says the trials are the result of ongoing community engagement since 2021. …
Bath support charity to hold “Christmas in July” festive fundraiser
Christmas For CAMHS is encouraging people to wear festive socks and host themed fundraisers. …
Bath couple cheer up the nation after England’s Euros defeat
Last month we featured Clive St James and his wife Jackie who are official Laughter Yoga leaders. …
Housing summit seeks ways of tackling ongoing crisis in B&NES
The Housing Summit was organised by Curo and Bath & North East Somerset Council. …
Bath invention that helps staff move patients to be trialled across UK
A clinical trial will begin later this year and run for 14 months, taking place at the RUH. …
Work to get under way on improving mobile connectivity in Bath
The pilot aims to address the connectivity and capacity issues regularly faced by people in Bath. …
Hindus from across the country come to Bath for annual festival
Nearly 1,000 people are believed to have attended the Ratha Yatra at the Hindu Temple in Bath. …