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Council facing “three-fold” challenge as it brings social care in-house
Approximately 240 members of staff will be transferred to the local authority under the plans. …
Police appeal launched after 19-year-old man suffers head injury
Initial enquiries suggest that the victim was punched once by another man who then ran off. …
Fire service issues safety advice to reduce risk of hot drink scalds
Burn injuries involving hot drinks can be extremely scarring both physically and psychologically. …
Fire service issues safety advice to reduce risk of hot drink scalds
Burn injuries involving hot drinks can be extremely scarring both physically and psychologically. …
Fire service issues safety advice to reduce risk of hot drink scalds
Burn injuries involving hot drinks can be extremely scarring both physically and psychologically. …
Low traffic neighbourhood plans to continue despite PM review
B&NES Council aims to deliver 15 low traffic neighbourhoods over the next few years. …
Harmonie-Rose set to be honoured after raising over £100,000
Harmonie-Rose will be presented with a Medal of Honour at The Palace of Westminster. …
Hundreds enjoy Children’s Literature Festival thanks to free tickets
The festival took place in spaces across Bath and brought children’s books and stories to life. …
Rugby charity launches sponsorship campaign to support work
The Bath Rugby Foundation wants to sign up 100 sponsors to support its life-changing work. …
Proposal to use leftover bus funding to reinstate services rejected
Council leaders proposed that leftover funding should help reinstate services for cut off communities. …
More than 200 traders set join next month’s Christmas Market
Residents are invited to a pre-opening night on Wednesday 22nd November, from 5pm to 7pm. …
Musical instruments help improve experience for younger patients
The Children’s Ward now has two ukuleles, a large drum, bells and other percussion instruments. …
Cancer charity launches £5,000 Christmas fundraising appeal
The fundraising is part of a wider effort by the charity following a reduction in grants and donations. …
Volunteers at historic Somerset Coal Canal get special visit
Councillor Walker visited the canal as part of a six-month tour of community projects. …
Number of full-time firefighters to be reduced due to budget cuts
The Avon Fire Authority committee heard 40 posts needed to be cut to plug a £2 million budget gap. …
Licensing scheme introduced to improve city’s HMOs set to end
The scheme covers around 1280 properties, including 823 previously unlicensed HMOs. …
Bath woman to take on epic rowing challenge across the Atlantic
The adventure-seeking trio are pressing on with their final weeks of training for the event. …
Man urges Bath & North East Somerset Council to go vegan
A number of councils in the UK have already passed motions committing to going plant-based. …
Bath Spa University welcomes new chaplain with ceremony
Guests from the university community and city’s multi-faith groups were welcomed to the ceremony. …
WESTlink on-demand bus service set to continue until 2026
The on-demand minibus service does not follow set routes but takes people on requested journeys. …
Socks inspire students to provide consultancy to Julian House
Students joining the course receive branded socks supplied by ethical socks company Stand4socks. …
TIER partners with Big Issue to recruit e-bike and e-scooter team
TIER is working with the Big Issue’s recruitment service to employ people for its operations division. …
Permission sought to undertake fire repairs at Green Park Station
The fire broke out just days after the completion of a project to replace part of the station’s roof. …
Residents given chance to have say on bike hangar locations
A consultation has been launched to give people a say in where they want to see more cycle hangars. …