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Motorway closed near Bath following serious multi-vehicle collision
The incident happened on the westbound carriageway of the M4 near junction 18. …
Work on controversial Sydney Road LTN restriction to begin
Work on the scheme will start from Tuesday 2nd April and take up to two weeks to complete. …
More than 70 electric buses to be introduced thanks to funding boost
Metro Mayor Dan Norris has secured £6.6 million of funding in partnership with First Bus. …
Community partnership sees new pre-school open in Peasedown
The Learning Tree Day Nursery have entered into a long-term agreement with St John’s Church. …
Pub entrepreneurs reveal plans for ‘majestic’ Combe Down inn
The pub, which was built in the 1830s, is not currently trading, though major works are planned. …
Crowdfunding campaign to create new forest smashes £100k target
The charity has thanked everyone who donated during the recent crowdfunding campaign. …
Police raise concerns over ongoing antisocial behaviour and thefts
Officers say they are aware of the increase in thefts from supermarkets in Bear Flat and Odd Down. …
Appeal launched after inappropriate behaviour towards teenager
A 17-year-old girl has been followed on two occasions by an unknown man while using the bus. …
‘Grotesque’ idea for new town planned on Bath’s Green Belt
The site earmarked covers 300 acres of farmland, including acres of wildlife reserves. …
MP highlights importance of protecting access to cash in Bath
The rapid decline in bank branches comes as a result of the popularity of online banking. …
More than one million people visit Romans Baths and Pump Room
A full ‘spring clean’ of the Great Bath is currently underway ahead of the peak tourism season. …
Well-known Bath pub to reopen after sudden closure last summer
Its new owner is Bath’s own Abbey Ales who will be relaunching it as a traditional family pub. …
‘Political differences’ led to WECA receiving government warning
The region’s political leaders have often disagreed about major issues, such as improving buses. …
Walk and Talk scheme launched in bid to improve women’s safety
The initiative was initially launched as a trial in Somerset in September 2023. …
Traffic lights on A4 at Corston as utility project set to get under way
The initial work, which begins on Friday 29th March, is due to finish on Sunday 14th April. …
Specialist rapid response falls service to stop at the end of March
The service supported people’s independence and helped reduce the risk of them falling over again. …
Local skills gaps to be addressed with £15 million of WECA funding
More than £5 million of the funding will go towards training more than 6,000 locals to plug skills gaps. …
Government recognises improved air quality in Bath thanks to CAZ
The scheme has been recognised for improving air quality during the latest government inspection. …
Thousands take to city’s streets for the 2024 Bath Half Marathon
The half marathon celebrated its 42nd anniversary, with more than 8,000 participants taking part. …
New £50m Dyson Cancer Centre to open at the RUH next month
The £50 million purpose-built facility will provide a cancer services hub for over 500,000 people. …
School launches campaign to raise £50,000 for hall refurbishment
The hall is one of the primary school’s most utilised and hardworking areas. …
Council spends more than £12,000 on recent visit by Queen Camilla
The Queen visited the city in February to mark the 850th anniversary of St John’s Foundation. …
Plans submitted to replace station ceiling removed ‘without consent’
The customer information office on Platform 2 was closed for two weeks last August. …
Local dog owners encouraged to join cancer fundraising challenge
People are being asked to walk 60 miles throughout April to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer. …