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Three people arrested after woman forced into car in Keynsham
The A4 Bath Road was closed following the incident, which saw a woman being forced into a car. …
Architects appointed for Fashion Museum ahead of 2030 reopening
The iconic institution has been homeless since the National Trust took back its former premises. …
Womenswear fashion brand Albaray opens new store in Bath
he company says the city is a strategic location for its second store, with its strong footfall. …
King Charles III to retain his patronage of Bath Preservation Trust
The announcement comes following a detailed review of patronages held by the Royal Household. …
“Complex legal situation” over future of Combe Down allotments
The local authority has attempted to engage with the landowner over his decision to end the lease. …
Refurbishment work planned at listed city centre bank building
The internal refurbishment includes the addition of a digital banking desk area in the banking hall. …
Lansdown Cricket Club launches £200,000 fundraising campaign
A memorial match held earlier this month for the launch raised £1,250 for two charities. …
Huge majority may see council having to change its constitution
In the 2023 local elections, the Liberal Democrats won two-thirds of the 59 seats on the council. …
Police release CCTV images as part of ongoing Bath GBH inquiry
A man in his 20s was punched and stamped on by two men on Broad Street. …
Former stroke patient calls for more people to take part in RUH trials
A number of trials are underway at the Royal United Hospital, helping to identify new treatments. …
Change of use bid for Bathampton farm buildings is withdrawn
A planning officer advised the applicant to withdraw the application over legislation concerns. …
A431 Kelston Road near Bath to close for four days for tree works
A number of bus services have been rerouted due to problems with overhanging tree branches. …
Council set to close three more roads to through traffic from July
The plans will totally overhaul Gay Street between Queen Square and the Circus. …
Karen Walker elected Chair of B&NES Council for the second time
Cllr Walker makes history by being the first person to hold the chair position twice. …
Fundraising community choir in Bath reveals chosen good causes
Last year the Good Afternoon Choirs raised a combined total of over £30,000 for good causes. …
Rare naval book found in Bath charity shop sells for four-figure-sum
The book was found with a box of donations at the back of Oxfam’s bookshop in Lower Borough Walls. …
Event to raise awareness of how knife crime is being tackled in Bath
The event aims to increase awareness around knife crime and empower parents to take action. …
Hallmark’s Midford Manor care home working to bridge generation gap
Songs & Smiles will be taking place every Friday in the care home in Odd Down. …
Kaleidoscope Hotels acquires popular hotel on Great Pulteney Street
Situated on Great Pulteney Street, Dukes is the number one rated hotel in Bath on Tripadvisor. …
Increase in number of food parcels being distributed is “scandalous”
Food parcels were given to over 9,400 people across Bath and North East Somerset in the past year. …
Work begins on new Growing Hub project at Bath City Farm site
Comprising two new polytunnels and a haybarn, the hub will also become a pollinator-rich habitat. …
Latest through traffic restriction trial set to begin soon in Newbridge
The roads affected in the trial at Newbridge are Charmouth Road, Lyme Road and Lyme Gardens. …
City’s MP praises work of local Community SpeedWatch Association
Community SpeedWatch is a partnership between residents, the police and local authorities. …
Calls for Sydney Road to be reopened before upcoming bridge closure
Concerns have been raised over the potential traffic caused by the North Parade Bridge closure. …