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Charity calls for “indispensable” local bus routes to be reinstated
Charity Age UK has warned that recent bus route cuts isolate vulnerable groups in the region. …

Festive characters set to arrive at SouthGate shopping centre
The characters will be visiting the centre every weekend to sprinkle seasonal cheer. …

Donations to Bath Cats & Dogs Home appeal to be doubled
The charity is fundraising for urgently needed improvements to their vet suite and recovery room. …

Support being offered for rough sleepers across the Bath area
At Julian House’s Manvers Street Hostel in Bath, there is a takeaway food provision available. …

Bath student racing team launches sponsorship appeal for 2024
In 2024, the team will compete at Silverstone, as well as in international Formula Student events. …

Warning issued over frozen pipes as temperatures start dropping
Turning off the stop tap can minimise damage if a pipe should freeze and burst. …

Council to stop taking unaccompanied children seeking asylum
Children who arrive in the UK without a parent or caregiver are placed into the care of local authorities. …

Accessible wheelchair play unit introduced at Royal Victoria Park
The bespoke unit has two ramps which enable children to access an off-ground play platform. …

Councillors launch campaign in bid to improve 101 response times
The councillors were recently invited to meet staff and call handlers at Avon & Somerset Police. …

Bid to increase size of home replacing Waterworks Cottage refused
A bid to change one of the new homes from having three bedrooms to four was turned down. …

Twinning Association to host Dutch-themed Christmas Market stall
Following a successful inaugural stall last year, the Dutch-themed chalet will feature festive goodies. …

Council tax bills to double on second homes if latest plans approved
There are more than 800 second homes in Bath and North East Somerset which would be hit by the hike. …

Bath’s Metro Bank collecting donations for city’s homeless charity
Donations of pre-loved clothes and books as well as new socks and underwear are being sought. …

Young volunteers recognised for helping to clean up the River Avon
The young pair have been collecting plastics and rubbish from the River Avon in Bath. …

Locals invited to find out more about £250k gas improvement works
The work, which will start on 2nd January, is essential to keep the gas flowing safely in the area. …

Two men jailed after causing fatal collision on A367 near Bath
The pair were racing side-by-side into a sharp bend when one of them was involved in a collision. …

Staff from the RUH meet King Charles III at special NHS reception
The event celebrated the contribution of international nurses and midwives working in the NHS. …

Residents urged to have say on proposed changes to care provision
A consultation, which closes on 18th December, has been launched to gather views on the proposals. …

Metro Mayor hits back over “unlawful” £10,000 spend on bus advert
Government money was spent on the bus wrap to promote Mr Norris’ Birthday Bus scheme. …

Abbey holds special open evening to celebrate Footprint completion
The multi-year Footprint Project helped to secure the Abbey’s future for generations to come. …

‘Sophisticated’ cannabis factory discovered in abandoned building
More than 1,000 cannabis plants were discovered, along with a sophisticated set up for cultivation. …

Council marks campaign to improve road safety across the area
Important road safety messages have been highlighted to schools, organisations and communities. …

GWR to offer a train every seven minutes for Bath Christmas Market
There’ll be an extra 21 trains above the usual timetable on the three Saturdays of this year’s market. …

Search launched for new chair of council-owned housing company
The role is being advertised to secure a smooth transition when the current Chair steps down. …