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Call for “return” of community policing after burglary response rise
In 2022/23, the average response time to burglaries by Avon & Somerset Police took over 5 hours. …
Popular Midsomer Norton festival cancelled over financial viability
Due to take place in August, it had promised to be the biggest event of the year for the town. …
Plans revealed to convert upper floors of buildings into 10-bed HMO
The scheme includes making an opening between two Grade II listed properties at first-floor level. …
Hope that “common sense can prevail” over future of Moles in Bath
The iconic music venue on George Street closed suddenly in December after 45 years. …
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of former Bath City footballer
George Baylis punched 46-year-old Scott Hendy in the car park of the Kings Arms pub in Pilning. …
Bath volunteers celebrate most successful toad patrol since 2010
The 2024 patrol saw the second-highest number of amphibians recorded since the road closures began. …
Approval granted for wellbeing centre with yurts in Batheaston
The council received 12 objections, including concerns about the impact on local parking and wildlife. …
Developers win permission to convert church rooms into apartments
There’ll be a mix of one, two and three-bed apartments over three floors, accessed via Grove Street. …
£850,000 funding boost for walking and cycling across the district
Plans include new pedestrian crossings and free cycle training lessons across the region. …
Curo planning to demolish 55 garages to make way for new homes
Curo plans to demolish 16 garages in Whiteway to make way for four affordable homes. …
Council refuses to list iconic Bath venue Moles as community asset
More than 4,000 people signed a petition to save the club and its closure was raised in Parliament. …
Lovehoney withdraws retrospective application for Bath warehouse
The company had received complaints over noise coming from their warehouse in Bath. …
Changes to WESTlink include better connection to city’s hospitals
The green buses link up passengers making similar journeys to onward travel options. …
Pre-school retains Good Ofsted rating following praise from parents
The inspector’s report says that staff provide a warm welcome to children and families. …
Twerton mum begs Curo to move her out of damp and mouldy flat
The mum is concerned about her family’s safety in the social housing block in Woodhouse Road. …
Attainment by Key Stage 2 pupils in B&NES ‘worst in the country’
Grades for Key Stage 2 dropped below national figures for the first time since 2015/16. …
Bath MP urges government to halt ongoing arms sales to Israel
The MP urged the foreign secretary to heed the calls of the United Nations to stop arms exports to Israel. …
B&NES Council brings adult social care services back in-house
The move sees 238 employees transfer from HCRG Care Group to the council. …
Julian House’s council funding set to continue for another year
Julian House has been told that none of its services will be hit by the cuts in the next financial year. …
Flood-weary volunteers may have to cancel museum open day
The pumping station was constructed in 1813 and powers a large beam engine. …
RUH showcases career options to youngsters across the Bath area
The careers fair gave students the opportunity to meet staff from across the RUH Trust. …
Over 900 people in B&NES deal with debt thanks to relief orders
A Debt Relief Order is a way of dealing with debt, designed for people with low incomes and few assets. …
Award-winning outdoor retailer George Fisher opens store in Bath
The award-winning retailer has opened in the former Blacks premises on Abbeygate Street. …
Plans to cut local firefighter roles delayed despite redundancy risk
A campaign by the Fire Brigades Union had prompted a rethink of the controversial proposals. …