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“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. …

Deputy leader issues warning as clean air initiatives ‘weaponised’
Deputy leader Sarah Warren has warned that councils do not have all the powers they need. …

Brewery continues expansion with purchase of Bath Pub Company
The acquisition of the Bath Pub Company is part of St Austell Brewery’s continued expansion. …

Firefighters to take on epic cycling challenge from Bath to Paris
The firefighter crew will be using their four-day rest period to take on the fundraising challenge. …

Winter Covid-19 and flu vaccination programme gets underway
The winter vaccination programme, which had been due to start next month, has been brought forward. …

51-year-old man to appear in court over Bath drug supply offences
Officers seized a quantity of cash and class A drugs as part of their ongoing investigation. …

Call for more action to be taken as locals continue to weed streets
A resident has warned that weeds could “spread like wildfire” if their roots took hold. …

MP hears about funding crisis for early years providers during visit
Mrs Hobhouse visited Alice Park Nursery in Larkhall to learn more about their work supporting children. …

Bath university shortlisted for prestigious social enterprise awards
Bath Spa University is one of more than 100,000 social enterprises in the UK. …

Vice chair set to take on six-month tour of community projects
Cllr Walker will be visiting charities, businesses, residents’ associations, and schools across the area. …

Law firm presented with Bath City FC shirt to mark sponsorship
Stone King Chair Alison Allen received the shirt at Bath City’s first home game of the season. …

Extra events added to this year’s Bathscape festival programme
The festival takes place until 24th September, and the majority of the walks and events are free. …