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Council urged to stop granting permission for student accommodation
The town council says the identified need in the district for new housing is in Bath, not Keynsham. …
Bath hospital unveils expanded Maternity Outpatients department
People attending pre-booked appointments will be cared for in a new calming space on the first floor. …
Stone mine granted permission to expand operations underground
Stone from the mine is used extensively in the Bath and Bristol area, as well as across the UK. …
Residents being encouraged to save water as temperatures rise
People are being urged to help themselves and the environment by reusing rainwater. …
Charity launches campaign to help make city’s parks more accessible
The charity wants to reimagine local parks and green spaces and tackle accessibility barriers. …
Dan Norris set to stand against Jacob Rees-Mogg at next election
Mr Norris, the former Wansdyke MP, lost his Westminster seat to Jacob Rees-Mogg in 2010. …
Bath Quays regeneration project gains approval after years of work
The Bath Quays North project will see new shops and office blocks built on Avon Street Car Park. …
Bath Spa University announces Sharanjit Leyl as new Chancellor
Sharanjit was officially ‘installed’ with a celebration event at the Newton Park campus. …
Gym bidding to stay at premises after planning permission runs out
CrossFit had previously operated from temporary accommodation at Bath City FC at Twerton Park. …
Councillors’ concerns about “exponential growth” of Odd Down HMOs
Two councillors have raised their concerns over the growing number of HMOs in the area. …
Work well under way on Vanguard’s new self-storage facility in Bath
The reception area of the new storage facility will feature a restored De Haviland Vampire aircraft. …
Public urged to consider options as number of hospital walk-ins rise
Frontline teams at the RUH have seen more and more people with minor injuries arrive at A&E. …
Luxury retailer Molton Brown loses bid for ‘3D sign’ at city centre shop
Council planners were unhappy about the proposed white aluminium 3D lettering. …
Residents invited to have say on cash awards for community projects
Residents can help decide which of the eleven projects should be chosen to receive money. …
Bus route set to divert across historic Pulteney Bridge as works begin
The U1 bus, often called the city’s most used bus service, will be diverted over Pulteney Bridge. …
Emergency investment secured for Bath Carnival after funding blow
Following an unsuccessful funding application, this year’s Bath Carnival will be run under a new model. …
Two women ‘seriously sexually assaulted’ at nightclub in Bath
Two men, both in their 30s, were arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. …
Pair jailed for stealing more than £5.7m in cryptocurrency scam
Lee was sentenced to four years and Heppel to 15 months at Bristol Crown Court. …
“Much-needed” canal waste site to stay open thanks to new agreement
The bins in Bathampton had been set to close in March after they became a fly-tipping hotspot. …
Historic Royal Navy bell goes on permanent display at the Guildhall
The Dolphin Bell is mounted on two brass dolphins from the sloop of war ship HMS Dolphin. …
Money advice service helps support residents with their benefits
The team supports residents to access funds that they might not otherwise have known about. …
Dashcam appeal launched after bus collision injures schoolchildren
A number of children who were sat on the top deck sustained minor injuries in the collision. …
Drop-ins planned to find out latest plans for Milsom Quarter projects
The projects are part of masterplan proposals to reimagine the northern part of the city centre. …
Bid to convert upper floor of old Twerton supermarket is refused
The plans would have seen the commercial floorspace turned into three self-contained flats. …