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Consultation launched on Government’s plans to ban cold calling
The consultation covers proposals to ban cold calls offering any financial products. …
Plans submitted to create children’s care home in Keynsham
Currently a six-bed house, the new care home would have four bedrooms for children. …
Forklift overturns during survey work at controversial tufa field site
The vehicle ended up on its side on the track to Englishcombe Lane’s “tufa field”. …
Bath Rugby fans invited to celebrate season launch at family fun day
The event, being hosted at The Rec, is a celebration of rugby with live music, entertainment and activities. …
Students take on Coast to Coast walk to support the homeless
The pair have raised vital funds for those experiencing homelessness and domestic abuse. …
Cyclist considers legal action against council after hitting pothole
William Bullock was left with facial deformities and suspected PTSD after the accident in 2021. …
Free call blockers being offered to help protect vulnerable residents
A call blocker is a unit that filters out unwanted scams and nuisance phone calls from a landline phone. …
Surgeon to take on Deca-Ironman to help raise funds for AI software
Stuart will take on the challenge which features a 24-mile swim, 1120-mile cycle and 262-mile run. …
Special concert to be held at Bath Abbey to celebrate man’s life
The middle son of Bath’s music man Grenville Jones, 46-year-old Kieron passed away last month. …
Two Bath lawyers recognised with top family and matrimonial status
Caroline Fell and Rebecca Eels have taken the top two spots for their family and matrimonial work. …
Miu Miu miniskirt chosen as Fashion Museum’s Dress of the Year
The 2022 Dress of the Year was chosen by Kenya Hunt, the Editor-in-Chief of ELLE UK. …
Nearly 1,000 local businesses awarded top food hygiene rating
All aspects of a food business are inspected, including how food is stored, prepared, produced and served. …
Three new trustees appointed at the Bath Preservation Trust
The new trustees were formally nominated and welcomed at BPT’s Annual General Meeting. …
Village school chosen for Government decarbonisation scheme
Peasedown St John Primary School is one of seven schools in the country taking part in the pilot. …
Twenty more bike storage hangars to be installed across the area
The twenty hangars will provide lockable and secure storage for 120 bikes for residents. …
University launches new partnership with Bath City Football Club
The sponsorship is part of an ambitious ongoing partnership between the university and football club. …
Bath-based Wessex Water outperforming other water companies
Wessex Water finished top among the 11 water and sewerage companies in England and Wales. …
City’s links with international sport recognised at outdoor exhibition
The installation comprises 24 illustrative panels that tell the history of modern pentathlon. …
Four new charities to be supported by SouthGate’s Giving Box
The centre’s Giving Box was launched in December 2020 as a way to support local charities. …
Bath Spa University student wins prestigious ethical designer award
Rosie was committed to addressing the idea that wool has become less desirable and valuable. …
Four new charities to be supported by SouthGate’s Giving Box
The centre’s Giving Box was launched in December 2020 as a way to support local charities. …
New sustainable footbridge in Keynsham park opens to the public
The bridge has been installed as part of a range of improvements planned over the next two years. …
Views and feedback being sought on Peasedown St John festival
Almost 3,000 people attended this year’s Peasedown Party in the Park festival in June. …
Families being encouraged to stock up on self-care essentials
Keeping some medicines and first-aid essentials at home can help reduce avoidable trips to A&E. …