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3 April 2025

‘Welcoming’ Bath Spa campus nursery rated as Good by Ofsted

Parents say their children love going to nursery and that staff keep them well informed of daily activities. …

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Car dealer set to pay more than £18,000 following investigation

The court was told the company sold a vehicle to a consumer without disclosing known engine issues. …

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2 April 2025

Victoria Art Gallery space to reopen after conservation project

The conservation work took place to protect the Grade II*-listed building for future generations. …

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Twerton self-storage site wins permission for Sunday opening

Safestore in Bath applied to extend its opening hours to include Sundays from 10am to 4pm. …

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Speed restrictions to come into force on Bath commuter route

14 people have been killed or seriously hurt since 2014 on the stretch between Marksbury and Ubley. …

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1 April 2025

Countdown gets under way to first ever Bath Restaurant Week

To promote the event and raise charity funds, Bath BID is organising a Waiters’ Race on 7th April. …

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Fund to continue investing in arms companies despite concerns

The Avon Pension Fund Committee recently voted to maintain its current approach to investing. …

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Work begins on redevelopment of former gas works site in Bath

Contractors have begun land remediation works at the former gas works site at Bath Riverside. …

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Bath-based letting agency acquired by Andrews Property Group

The acquisition increases Andrews’ total managed portfolio to over 5,500 properties. …

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31 March 2025

Proposals submitted to create nine new homes at farm near Bath

There are currently disused dairy buildings on the site and unit previously used for car repairs. …

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Government allocates £3.5m to improve Bath’s flood defences

The £3.5 million allocated for Bath will fund a scheme to replace the two sluice gates in Twerton. …

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New stadium at The Rec would be ‘Bath’s biggest carbuncle ever’

Ken Loach is one of thousands of people who have responded to the latest plans for the Rec. …

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28 March 2025

Closures planned for safety improvement works in Bathampton

The improvements will see a new raised footway being built on the canal bridge in the village. …

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Conversion plans for holiday let in village near Bath approved

Occupancy of the holiday let will be restricted to a maximum of six guests at any one time. …

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Bath woman takes on fundraising bike ride in memory of sister

Jackie, from Weston, aims to raise £4,500 for Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland as a tribute to her sister. …

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27 March 2025

Work planned to repair Thermae Spa column damaged by lorry

The damaged column is on the frontage of the Thermae Bath Spa in Hot Bath Street. …

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Retirement apartment scheme submitted for former care home

A new proposal is being brought forward to create 10 self-contained retirement apartments. …

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B&NES Council opposes Bristol Airport’s latest attempt to expand

The regional airport wants to expand to serve 15 million passengers per year. …

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26 March 2025

Tourism minister hails Bath’s potential for attracting UK visitors

Chris Bryant MP toured Bridgerton filming locations in Bath for English Tourism Week. …

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MP visits city golf course site ahead of its 2025 season opening

Since 2023, Future Golf Ventures has managed the course and redesigned it to enhance the experience. …

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Decision due on proposed new lease for Bath’s Fairfield House

A council report sets out the proposed new lease for the property to Fairfield House Bath CIC. …

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25 March 2025

Avon Fire & Rescue urges residents to test their smoke alarms

Smoke alarms can give someone the few extra seconds they need to escape in a fire. …

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Moorland Road branch of Morrisons to close due to cost increases

The future of the Post Office, contained within the store, remains uncertain at the moment. …

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Bath Christmas Market helps boost city with £60 million spend

An estimated 444,000 visitors to the annual event resulted in a strong economic boost for Bath. …

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