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Council sets new target for reducing injuries and deaths on roads
Councillors voted to set a target of reducing the number of deaths and serious injuries by 2030. …
Recognition for Bath Christmas Market’s “best dressed” chalets
Judges toured the annual Christmas market looking for the “best dressed” chalets. …
Festival partnership with local radio station to continue for 2024
Radio Bath will be running and coordinating all the stage entertainment on the day of the festival. …
Petition to reopen Moles venue attracts thousands of signatures
A petition calling on the local authority to save the venue has attracted over 3,000 signatures. …
Giant flowers installed at the RUH in bid to spread festive cheer
The eye-catching display features giant illuminated lilies and Victoria amazonica flower sculptures. …
New firefighter joins Bath’s fire station following 13-week course
Firefighter Jacob Prescott will be joining his colleagues in Bath helping to keep the community safe. …
Rugby stars switch on Christmas lights at Mulberry Park in Bath
Miles Reid and Tom Dunn flipped the switch to illuminate the twinkling Christmas lights at the Curo site. …
People being urged to order their prescriptions before Christmas
Most pharmacies will close on 22nd December and not open again until at least 27th December. …
£340k gas pipe upgrades completed around Englishcombe Lane
The £340,000 scheme, which started in June, took place to keep the gas flowing safely in the area. …
Plans to double council tax on second and empty homes approved
People who own a home that is occupied periodically will be hit by the council tax premium from 2025. …
Festive toy donation appeal gets underway at Bath’s fire station
The collection scheme, which is entering its fourth year, has seen over one hundred toys donated. …
Teen given life sentence for murder of 18-year-old Ben Moncrieff
The 16-year-old, who can’t be legally named, stabbed Ben in the early hours of Saturday 6th May. …
Winner of Bath MP’s annual Christmas card competition revealed
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse launched her annual Christmas card competition in October. …
Metro Mayor encourages residents to shop locally this Christmas
The rallying call comes as traders gear up for the last few weeks before Christmas. …
Aslef industrial action sees no trains serving Bath Spa station
While no trains will serve Bath, bus services will continue to operate but are expected to be very busy. …
Volunteers come together to pack festive gifts for those in hospital
The packing day, at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, was organised by Bath charity Christmas For CAMHS. …
Council recognised for ongoing work to achieve net zero by 2030
The report recognised the council’s Green Infrastructure work, including an increase in tree planting. …
Popular Bath nightclub Moles closes its doors after 45 years
All future events have been cancelled, and Moles is now permanently closed. …
Final ‘Soulful Sunday’ mental health event for 2023 to be held in Bath
‘Soulful Sunday’ is an afternoon of meditation that encourages people to feel more positive and hopeful. …
Campaigners urge councillors to call for permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Protests have been happening repeatedly in Bath, as in many cities, since the current conflict began. …
Parents urged to look out for signs of childhood respiratory disease
RSV is often prevalent during this time of year, and spreads easily via coughs and sneezes. …
Pulteney Bridge to be lit in red for special Bath Rugby celebration
The club has issued a rallying cry for historic landmarks and local businesses to show their support. …
Emergency WECA meeting over “unlawful” £10k spend abandoned
Metro Mayor Dan Norris denies doing anything wrong and insists mayors should be “visible”. …
Festive drink and drug driving police campaign gets underway
The operation will utilise community intelligence to target drivers under the influence of drink or drugs. …