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Concerns raised over proposal to turn air raid shelters into bike shed
The end walls of the two shelters, which face each other, would be opened up. …
Fire service continues to raise awareness of River Rescue Cabinets
The River Rescue Cabinets are brightly coloured stations located at regular intervals along the waterways. …
Warning over ‘Nottingham Knockers’ in and around Oldfield Park
Police are seeking any CCTV footage that can lead to the persons involved being identified. …
Six-bed HMO plan submitted for mid-terrace property in Weston
The number of bedrooms at the property would be increased to six, along with bike storage. …
Bath Tennis Club close to acing its ongoing refurbishment appeal
The courts need resurfacing and new floodlights are planned to allow members to play in the evening. …
Three-month project planned in Fox Hill for storm water storage tank
More than £650k is being invested by Wessex Water to enhance storage capacity in the Fox Hill area. …
Council submits plans for 16 supported living bungalows on Tufa Field
A supported living scheme with 16 bungalows and a communal hub is being proposed for the site. …
Over 30 artists and makers taking part in 13th Newbridge Arts Trail
The trail takes place over the weekend of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May. …
Man jailed for six years following knifepoint robbery at Batheaston shop
Ian Gant threatened a member of staff at the shop on the High Street with a large kitchen knife. …
RUH awarded over £21 million to help decarbonise Combe Park site
The cash will fund improvements including new lighting, insulation, and heating and cooling controls. …
M4 near Bath closed after lorry carrying bales of hay catches fire
Fire crews removed hay bales from the vehicle and have been dampening them down. …
Station clock set to be returned after listed building works approved
During a site inspection, it was noticed that the gable on the building had become displaced. …
Hotel plan for farm where council leader has holiday cottage business
The farm site in Mill Lane already has nine self-catering cottages and apartments. …
Police appeal after deliberate fire in Southdown forces people to flee
Two people were inside the house at the time, but managed to get out without being hurt. …
Air ambulance charity visited by Vice Chairwoman of B&NES Council
The charity, which is completely funded by donations, provides a critical care and air ambulance service. …
Locals urged to stay safe near water as part of fire service campaign
Statistics show that 40% of people who accidentally drowned had no intention of entering the water. …
SouthGate Bath customers raise more than £9,000 for local charities
Initiatives including a selfie station, events and an onsite donation box have contributed to the funds. …
Police cracking down on youths riding stolen bikes into Bath
Police say there are ongoing problems with youths coming into Bath on stolen bikes from Bristol. …
New £50 million Dyson Cancer Centre at the RUH opens its doors
The new centre will provide a cancer services hub for over 500,000 people in the South West. …
Brewery given green light for late-night opening on Wednesdays
Concerns had been raised by neighbours over the amount of noise coming from the brewery. …
Locals being invited to sign up for this year’s Circuit of Bath Walk
Currently in its 23rd year, the event is a 22-mile walk to raise money for Bath charity Julian House. …
Residents and businesses urged to report ongoing issues with gulls
It is illegal to injure the birds, eggs and their nests without consent from Natural England. …
Call for care home contingency plan in case of another pandemic
B&NES had the highest rate of Covid-19 deaths in care homes in all of England in 2021. …
The Francis Hotel in Bath to undergo £13m 98-bedroom revamp
The £13 million renovation project by the Sutton Hotel Collection will get underway in July. …