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Upcoming NHS industrial action set to cause significant disruption
People are being asked to only visit hospital in the event of a genuine, life-threatening emergency. …
Transparency row over proposed closure of council care home
The council is proposing to close the home, but has faced accusations of a “lack of transparency”. …
Residents urged to support Bath Foodbank ahead of Christmas
Over 2,000 people are likely to need the support of Bath Foodbank between December and February. …
Bath City Farm scheme awarded £330k of National Lottery funding
Roots to Work began as a pilot programme in July 2022 and quickly grew in popularity. …
Vacant retail units being offered to independent businesses in Bath
The rental income generated will directly support the future redevelopment of the building. …
Bath wine merchant expands with takeover of Croatian Fine Wines
The move is part of multi-award-winning Novel Wines’ continued expansion strategy. …
Council concludes highways work with 15km of roads resurfaced
Alongside the resurfacing and patching programme, the team also repaired 6,838 potholes. …
Hospital performs first non-invasive prostate cancer treatment
It is the first time the specialist therapy for prostate cancer has been carried out in the region. …
Fire service issues electrical safety warning for Christmas lights
It’s important to make sure last year’s decorations have stood the test of time and remain safe to use. …
AI being used to help spot people at risk of emergency admission
The system will help staff to identify vulnerable patients who may otherwise go under the radar. …
Council sets new target for reducing injuries and deaths on roads
Councillors voted to set a target of reducing the number of deaths and serious injuries by 2030. …
Recognition for Bath Christmas Market’s “best dressed” chalets
Judges toured the annual Christmas market looking for the “best dressed” chalets. …
Festival partnership with local radio station to continue for 2024
Radio Bath will be running and coordinating all the stage entertainment on the day of the festival. …
Petition to reopen Moles venue attracts thousands of signatures
A petition calling on the local authority to save the venue has attracted over 3,000 signatures. …
Giant flowers installed at the RUH in bid to spread festive cheer
The eye-catching display features giant illuminated lilies and Victoria amazonica flower sculptures. …
New firefighter joins Bath’s fire station following 13-week course
Firefighter Jacob Prescott will be joining his colleagues in Bath helping to keep the community safe. …
Rugby stars switch on Christmas lights at Mulberry Park in Bath
Miles Reid and Tom Dunn flipped the switch to illuminate the twinkling Christmas lights at the Curo site. …
People being urged to order their prescriptions before Christmas
Most pharmacies will close on 22nd December and not open again until at least 27th December. …
£340k gas pipe upgrades completed around Englishcombe Lane
The £340,000 scheme, which started in June, took place to keep the gas flowing safely in the area. …
Festive toy donation appeal gets underway at Bath’s fire station
The collection scheme, which is entering its fourth year, has seen over one hundred toys donated. …
Teen given life sentence for murder of 18-year-old Ben Moncrieff
The 16-year-old, who can’t be legally named, stabbed Ben in the early hours of Saturday 6th May. …
Plans to double council tax on second and empty homes approved
People who own a home that is occupied periodically will be hit by the council tax premium from 2025. …
Winner of Bath MP’s annual Christmas card competition revealed
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse launched her annual Christmas card competition in October. …
Metro Mayor encourages residents to shop locally this Christmas
The rallying call comes as traders gear up for the last few weeks before Christmas. …