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Website launched to help residents across the region gain skills
Skills Connect is designed to make it easier to find information about the training available. …

Six people sentenced as police crack down on county lines network
Last October, five simultaneous warrants were carried out at properties in Bath and Keynsham. …

More traffic restriction measures set to be trialled later this year
Three traffic reduction measures in the programme are currently live across the district. …

Government ban on single-use plastics welcomed by council
Items including plastic cutlery, plates and certain types of polystyrene cups will be banned. …

New parking zones “pushing the problem” to neighbouring areas
Cllr Jess David said she was getting daily phone calls about the number of parked cars in the area. …

Bath City Farm receives £50,000 community pollinator award
The year-long pollinator project will positively impact 16 acres of the farm’s 37-acre site. …

Great Bath Feast event receives more than £10,000 of funding
Chefs and stallholders are gearing up to showcase the best food and drink in the region. …

Sports project to support city’s homeless and disadvantaged men
The Genesis Trust provides immediate and ongoing help for homeless and vulnerable people. …

Men jailed after stealing thousands of pounds from businesses
In total, the pair admitted to being involved in eight burglaries and two further attempted burglaries. …

Witnesses being sought following sexual assault at Komedia
Officers believe the person shown in the CCTV image has information which could aid their investigation. …

Panel set to scrutinise proposed changes to council tax discounts
Councillors who sit on the cross-party panel will scrutinise and give their feedback on the report. …

“Unprecedented” action underway as nurses and consultants strike
The simultaneous period of industrial action will see services disrupted throughout the week. …

Peasedown residents given opportunity to learn about dementia
Dementia Friendly Peasedown organises regular sessions for the public to take part in. …

Annual flu vaccination programme for youngsters gets underway
Over 500,000 children in Reception to Year 11 will be offered the free nasal spray flu vaccine. …

Bath Abbey receives coveted Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award
The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received good reviews. …

More bike storage hangars available to rent across the Bath area
The hangars form part of a £193,000 two-year trial to improve travel choices for residents. …

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine set to play in Bath
The event, on 17th October, is being presented by Bristol Beacon as part of its orchestral programme. …

Residents at Bath care home enjoy “wonderful” circus event
Care UK’s Rush Hill Mews, on Clarks Way, held their own circus event complete with live entertainment. …

FilmBath Festival set to return with more than 40 screenings
The festival will offer audiences the chance to see the newest films months before they hit cinemas. …

Five hundred e-bikes and e-scooters introduced on streets of Bath
The service will comprise shared e-scooters, e-bikes and cargo bikes across Bath and Bristol. …

Residents being asked to have their say on library services in Bath
A survey is being run to find out how and when people use the services and what is important to them. …

Bath Rugby to welcome back fans with home game tickets for £5
The team will return to The Rec this Saturday, 16th September, to take on Jersey Reds. …

Lifesaving bleed kits being installed across the West of England
The bleed kit is designed to control bleeding after someone suffers a traumatic injury. …

Disruption to waste collections expected due to industrial action
There may also be disruption at the recycling centres in Midland Road, Bath and Midsomer Norton. …