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27 February 2024

Restaurant and hotel in city centre closes after less than a year

Offering a nine-bedroom hotel and contemporary restaurant, initial reviews for The Milsom were positive. …

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Man arrested after woman in her 20s stabbed in Oldfield Park

The woman was taken to hospital where she remains in a critical but stable condition. …

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London Marathon organiser set to take over Bath Half from 2025

London Marathon Events will be taking over as Andrew and Mel Taylor step down. …

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New bus introduced to restore vital service in North East Somerset

There was an outcry in Paulton after the “lifeline” 82 bus was cut last year. …

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Short films released to mark second anniversary of Ukraine invasion

The four films capture the experiences of the guests finding sanctuary in the area and building new lives. …

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26 February 2024

Julian House welcomes funding cut slow-down amid growing demand

The council has agreed to slow down charity funding cuts and spread them over two years. …

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Scientific study seeks victims of Keynsham High Street cycle lane

People who have been injured trying to cross the cycle lane are urged to get involved. …

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Partnership launched between Frankenstein attraction and theatre

The special production will explore the life and writing of Mary Shelley. …

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Fertility clinic opens to support those struggling to have a baby

The clinic provides specialist consultations and diagnosis of why it may be proving difficult to conceive. …

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23 February 2024

Dates announced for this year’s Bath Christmas Market event

This year’s market will open on Thursday 28th November and run for 18 days. …

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Locals reminded care still available during upcoming strike action

During the action, people are being advised that waiting times will be much longer than usual. …

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Tennis club seeking permission for Padel courts at Lansdown site

Padel tennis is a racquet sport played on an enclosed court about a third of the size of a tennis court. …

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22 February 2024

Councillors green-light “boldly ambitious” budget with charity cuts

The budget was described by council leader Kevin Guy as “not just balanced but boldly ambitious”. …

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“Impressive campaign” sees Avon Fire Authority halt job proposals

The Fire Brigades Union had warned the cuts presented a danger to the public and firefighters. …

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New line markings aim to reduce falls on Keynsham High Street

More than 100 people have injured themselves since changes were made to the High Street. …

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21 February 2024

Bath Half runners sought to fundraise for Bath Rugby Foundation

The rugby charity has a limited number of places left for the race on 17th March. …

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Join the debate on major new blueprint for development in B&NES

Residents and businesses can have their say on the plan until Monday 8th April. …

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Police misconduct reforms come under fire over “substantial risk”

The PCC launched a search for up to 16 independent panel members to sit on misconduct hearings. …

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20 February 2024

Southlands LTN to stay after call-in rejected by scrutiny panel

A protest was held outside the Guildhall in Bath ahead of the scrutiny panel meeting. …

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Fire service urges caution over having children in the kitchen

Parents are encouraged to make kitchen activities a chance for children to learn about cooking safety. …

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CCTV appeal launched after man suffers fractured skull outside bar

A man in his 20s suffered a fractured skull and was treated in hospital for a bleed on the brain. …

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Zara planning to use former Iceland store in Bath as a stockroom

Iceland left 4 Ham Gardens in April 2022 and the ground-floor unit has remained vacant since. …

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New six-week parenting course to begin in Peasedown St John

The new six-week course will look at what happens when people become parents. …

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19 February 2024

Fencer prosecuted by council after failing to carry out agreed work

Trading Standards began an investigation into Harris after receiving a complaint from an elderly resident. …

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