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Protest planned as councillors set to discuss Southlands LTN call-in
Eleven opposition councillors on B&NES Council signed a “call-in” over the controversial decision. …
Rugby players join student partnership for Moorland Road litter pick
The litter pick was organised by the Student Community Partnership, which recently received £47,000. …
Avon & Somerset Police to launch operation to tackle knife crime
Officers in the area will be launching a “high-profile proactive” operation to tackle knife crime. …
Bath hospital on course to deliver ambitious sustainable travel plan
The RUH launched its travel plan in 2020, helping ensure the hospital was sustainable. …
37-year-old jailed for ten years for role in major drugs conspiracy
Four men were convicted of acting as drug and money couriers to enable the conspiracy to operate. …
Workshop set to be held in Bath for people affected by lymphoma
Lymphoma Action will hold the Live Your Life workshop on Tuesday 19th March. …
More than 1 million miles covered by TIER vehicles across the West
The TIER fleet consists of 3,000 vehicles across the Bath and Bristol area. …
High praise for maternity services at the Royal United Hospital
The RUH was found to score better than other hospital trusts in several areas. …
Museum of Bath Architecture to reopen to the public next month
The museum will be open Wednesdays to Saturdays, 10am-4pm, every week. …
Bath MP calls on Government to make electric cars more accessible
The MP questioned the government’s plans to ensure the vehicles were an accessible alternative. …
Residents being urged to register to vote ahead of PCC elections
The next scheduled elections are for the Police and Crime Commissioner on Thursday 2nd May. …
More than £4 million pledged to support region’s apprenticeships
Metro Mayor Dan Norris has called for large firms to sign up for the ‘Share to Support’ scheme. …
Councillors vote unanimously to close Keynsham care home
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s cabinet voted unanimously to shut Charlton House care home. …
Popular canal-based bike repair business under threat of closure
The Bike Boat is a repair and servicing workshop which has operated for the past couple of years. …
New wellbeing garden at Bath hospital set to provide “sanctuary”
The new garden will help staff take time out from the pressures of a busy hospital. …
Residents invited to have say on latest proposals for homes
Locals are being asked to have their say on where new housing developments should happen. …
£100k fundraising campaign launched to help create new forest
Avon Needs Trees has launched an ambitious crowdfunding campaign to create the new forest. …
Knife crime awareness events being held for parents in B&NES
An event was held in Keynsham last November and three more are now lined up around the district. …
West of England Metro Mayor defends Birthday Bus scheme
Mr Norris says the main aim of the scheme is to get drivers out of cars and onto public transport. …
Man detained under Mental Health Act following RUH lockdown
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of making threatening communications. …
Winning school football team will now represent Somerset
The team of nine boys and one girl now head into the South West regional finals to represent Somerset. …
Two charities benefit from Bath Christmas Market donations
The good causes were picked at random from the pool of charities which attended 2023 market. …
St Gregory’s wins International School Award for tenth year
The secondary school in Combe Hay Lane first won the award in 2014. …
Tribute paid to Bath motorcyclist who died in collision with van
Destiney, from Upper Weston, was involved in a collision in Somerset on Sunday 4th February. …