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City centre Grade I listed townhouse to return to residential use
Permission was granted to turn 2 Gay Street from vacant offices to a six-bedroom townhouse. …
Raft of concerns lodged over Bath Tufa Field development plans
Security concerns have been raised by the police, along with drainage and flooding problems. …
Roman Baths could help save lives in antibiotic resistance fight
Bath’s hot springs have long been considered to have medicinal properties. …
Costume donations being sought for dressing up corners in libraries
Good quality, clean children’s fancy dress costumes are requested, such as princess dresses. …
18-bed student block planned for vacant shell building in Twerton
There has been little interest in the smaller two-storey building at the rear of Old Bakery Yard. …
Eight-bed HMO in Combe Down wins approval despite concerns
Neighbours were concerned over privacy, overdevelopment and the impact on local parking. …
Former Culverhay site to be demolished to create two new schools
Culverhay School, which became Bath Community Academy, closed six years ago. …
Conservation work being planned for landmark Lansdown archway
The Grade II listed Gothic Revival archway has badly damaged areas which need repair work. …
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of police officer
Police are urgently appealing for help locating a vehicle which was involved in the incident. …
5G pilot to go ahead in centre of Bath despite previous opposition
A total of sixteen 5G antennas are set to be installed in locations around the city centre. …
Bath choirs to unite later this month for a special evening of music
The ‘Boys from Bath’ have entertained audiences across the UK and toured the world. …
Students leaving city encouraged to donate their unwanted items
Bright red donation banks have been installed at temporary sites across the city. …
Council gardener applauded for 43 years of tending green spaces
Bob began working for the former Bath City Council in 1981 on a youth training scheme. …
Latest plans submitted for two homes on vacant site at Odd Down
Earlier this year, the developer withdrew plans for a three-storey student accommodation block. …
Ivybank House Care Home set to open its doors to the community
From the summer, the 43-bed home will be offering specialist residential dementia care. …
Heartbreak for Team Bath Netball after league licence not renewed
Team Bath Netball has not been granted a licence to continue past the end of this current season. …
Radio station set to hold marathon broadcast to celebrate 60 years
The station, formerly known as Bath Hospital Radio, made its first broadcast in May 1964. …
Grants made available for region’s freelance artists and creatives
47% of workers in the world-leading West of England creative industries are freelancers. …
Call for council to sue Natural England over impact of city’s gulls
Gulls are a major issue, keeping people up at night with their noise and even swooping at people. …
Theatre company marks 30th anniversary with ‘truly magical’ show
Thousands of young people have been trained at the Next Stage Youth Theatre Company. …
Council reveals plans for new recycling centre on Locksbrook Road
It will replace the existing Bath Recycling Centre at Midland Road, which is set to become new homes. …
Permanent ‘parklet’ plan submitted for James Street West pub
The intention is to remove the portable furniture and provide a new more permanent structure. …
Sulis Hospital opens up 100 new roles for £25m orthopaedic hub
The new orthopaedic centre at the hospital at Peasedown St John is set to open in December. …
Residents on Sydney Road declare LTN scheme ‘a success’
Nearby residents have praised the scheme and welcomed the reduced amounts of traffic. …