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Firefighters set to host coffee morning in aid of Macmillan charity
The event will offer locals a chance to visit their fire station and meet the team that serves them. …

Residents being encouraged to visit Gaia artwork at Bath Abbey
The illuminated planet Earth artwork, called Gaia, is by local artist Luke Jerram. …

Winners of annual Community and Curo in Bloom Awards announced
The winners were revealed earlier this month at Curo’s resident event the BIG Get Together. …

Fashion fans invited to take part in online talk on sustainable clothing
The talk will cover the history of sustainable fashion over the last four hundred years. …

Popular Santa and Elf Run in aid of Dorothy House set to return
The fun run is open to all ages and takes place through the grounds of Dorothy House Hospice. …

Council to monitor impact of e-bikes and e-scooters on pavements
Concerns have been raised about the impact of the new e-bikes, such as obstructing pavements. …

Virtual workshop being held for those in Bath affected by lymphoma
The interactive workshops are led by someone with a personal experience of lymphoma. …

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. …