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Bath-based international concert pianist to give recital in Keynsham
‘From Carnegie Hall to Keynsham’ features 28-year-old South Korean-British pianist Nurry Lee. …
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. …
Get ready to party as the Bath Festival gets under way across the city
Bath’s biggest free night out, which opens the 10-day festival, will see 130 acts playing live music in city. …
Ofsted praise for ‘Outstanding’ teacher training at Bath Spa University
The university currently works with 207 schools, most of which are in the South West …
300 walkers raise more than £38,000 in RUHX Walk of Life event
The annual RUHX Walk of Life event took place on Saturday 11th May in lovely sunny weather. …
“Outdated” policy change may see SEND pupils having to move school
An impact assessment said it would make it “less likely” for some children to get the transport support. …
Plan to erect pergola in Weston pub’s popular garden gains approval
The original application was for two pergolas but the scheme was revised to just one for the terrace. …
Council urged to stop granting permission for student accommodation
The town council says the identified need in the district for new housing is in Bath, not Keynsham. …
Bath hospital unveils expanded Maternity Outpatients department
People attending pre-booked appointments will be cared for in a new calming space on the first floor. …
Stone mine granted permission to expand operations underground
Stone from the mine is used extensively in the Bath and Bristol area, as well as across the UK. …
Residents being encouraged to save water as temperatures rise
People are being urged to help themselves and the environment by reusing rainwater. …
Charity launches campaign to help make city’s parks more accessible
The charity wants to reimagine local parks and green spaces and tackle accessibility barriers. …
Dan Norris set to stand against Jacob Rees-Mogg at next election
Mr Norris, the former Wansdyke MP, lost his Westminster seat to Jacob Rees-Mogg in 2010. …
Bath Quays regeneration project gains approval after years of work
The Bath Quays North project will see new shops and office blocks built on Avon Street Car Park. …
Bath Spa University announces Sharanjit Leyl as new Chancellor
Sharanjit was officially ‘installed’ with a celebration event at the Newton Park campus. …
Gym bidding to stay at premises after planning permission runs out
CrossFit had previously operated from temporary accommodation at Bath City FC at Twerton Park. …
Councillors’ concerns about “exponential growth” of Odd Down HMOs
Two councillors have raised their concerns over the growing number of HMOs in the area. …
Work well under way on Vanguard’s new self-storage facility in Bath
The reception area of the new storage facility will feature a restored De Haviland Vampire aircraft. …
Public urged to consider options as number of hospital walk-ins rise
Frontline teams at the RUH have seen more and more people with minor injuries arrive at A&E. …
Luxury retailer Molton Brown loses bid for ‘3D sign’ at city centre shop
Council planners were unhappy about the proposed white aluminium 3D lettering. …
Residents invited to have say on cash awards for community projects
Residents can help decide which of the eleven projects should be chosen to receive money. …
Bus route set to divert across historic Pulteney Bridge as works begin
The U1 bus, often called the city’s most used bus service, will be diverted over Pulteney Bridge. …
Emergency investment secured for Bath Carnival after funding blow
Following an unsuccessful funding application, this year’s Bath Carnival will be run under a new model. …
Two women ‘seriously sexually assaulted’ at nightclub in Bath
Two men, both in their 30s, were arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. …