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Nearly 1,000 local businesses awarded top food hygiene rating
All aspects of a food business are inspected, including how food is stored, prepared, produced and served. …
Three new trustees appointed at the Bath Preservation Trust
The new trustees were formally nominated and welcomed at BPT’s Annual General Meeting. …
Village school chosen for Government decarbonisation scheme
Peasedown St John Primary School is one of seven schools in the country taking part in the pilot. …
Twenty more bike storage hangars to be installed across the area
The twenty hangars will provide lockable and secure storage for 120 bikes for residents. …
University launches new partnership with Bath City Football Club
The sponsorship is part of an ambitious ongoing partnership between the university and football club. …
Bath-based Wessex Water outperforming other water companies
Wessex Water finished top among the 11 water and sewerage companies in England and Wales. …
City’s links with international sport recognised at outdoor exhibition
The installation comprises 24 illustrative panels that tell the history of modern pentathlon. …
Four new charities to be supported by SouthGate’s Giving Box
The centre’s Giving Box was launched in December 2020 as a way to support local charities. …
Bath Spa University student wins prestigious ethical designer award
Rosie was committed to addressing the idea that wool has become less desirable and valuable. …
Four new charities to be supported by SouthGate’s Giving Box
The centre’s Giving Box was launched in December 2020 as a way to support local charities. …
Views and feedback being sought on Peasedown St John festival
Almost 3,000 people attended this year’s Peasedown Party in the Park festival in June. …
New sustainable footbridge in Keynsham park opens to the public
The bridge has been installed as part of a range of improvements planned over the next two years. …
Families being encouraged to stock up on self-care essentials
Keeping some medicines and first-aid essentials at home can help reduce avoidable trips to A&E. …
University campus wins three top architecture excellence awards
The building, designed by Sir Nicholas Grimshaw in 1976, was formerly the Herman Miller factory. …
Bath City footballer to return to play following serious head injury
A short-term contract has been offered to the Devon-based player, following his injury last November. …
RUH charity encourages residents to create or update their Will
A will is a way of looking after the people, causes and charities that you care about after you’ve died. …
Bath-based Lovehoney co-founder launches new golf venture
Richard Longhurst, who co-founded Bath-based Lovehoney, has now turned his attention to golf. …
Work gets underway on new student accommodation development
The £12.6 million project will see the creation of 120 rooms of purpose-built student accommodation. …
Nominations being sought for council’s annual Community Awards
Residents are being asked to nominate inspirational individuals, businesses or organisations. …
£2 million fund launched to help address West of England skills gaps
Organisations of all sizes can apply for cash grants to help improve worker skills. …
Fire service’s gender pay gap increases for first time in three years
Last year, the hourly rate for female employees at the fire service was 3p more than men. …
Walking festival to return this September with expanded programme
Families, groups and solo walkers will have more than 75 walks and events to choose from. …
Bath City Farm seeks runners to take part in upcoming half-marathon
The charity, which is based in Whiteway, is seeking 20 people to run on their behalf. …
Warning that rail ticket office closures could lead to higher fares
Train companies are consulting the public on their plans to close hundreds of ticket offices in stations. …