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Latest plans for housing on old Homebase site in Bath are revealed
The proposals are for 275 homes, 180 shared living units and flexible retail and/or office space. …
Man to appear in court after being charged with assaulting dog walker
Nathan Clarke, from Tottenham in London, is due to appear before Bath Magistrates’ Court. …
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse launches annual Christmas card competition
The MP is inviting pupils to get creative and design a card that captures the spirit of “Festive fun in Bath”. …
Retrospective bid for gym and games room in garden is refused
The outbuilding, which is a gym and games room, replaced a building used for storage. …
£4.3m hoard of coins to tour to Bath before finding permanent home
The coins date from 1066 to about 1068, and are believed to have been buried for safekeeping. …
Proposals for extra ladies’ loos approved at Bath’s Theatre Royal
The theatre currently has an under-provision of ladies’ toilets, with only three on each level. …
City of Bath crowned champions in Britain in Bloom competition
The city of Bath was announced as the overall winner on The One Show on BBC One. …
Tributes paid to former councillor and mayor who has passed away
Mr Appleyard, who was an Honorary Alderman, served as a councillor between 2007 and 2023. …
More student accommodation proposed on the Lower Bristol Road
There are plans to create up to 34 bedrooms at Berkeley House, which forms part of The Square. …
People being sought to test new 5G pilot network in the centre of Bath
More than 200 people will be given project-specific E-Sim and SIM cards to test the network. …
Concerns raised that city centre homeless hostel at risk due to cuts
Julian House’s hostel has provided emergency accommodation for rough sleepers for 35 years. …
Avon Fire & Rescue trials use of vegetable oil as alternative to diesel
The trial was initiated to explore potential environmental benefits and financial feasibility. …
Peasedown St John’s community library celebrates 5th birthday
Run by the Peasedown Community Trust, the library was the brainchild of councillor Karen Walker. …
Bath Taps into Science event to celebrate BRLSI’s 200th anniversary
Bath Taps into Science is a joint venture between the University of Bath and BRLSI. …
SouthGate Bath’s floral displays recognised by South West in Bloom
The awards were given in recognition of the centre’s floral displays and the impact they have made. …
Council set to introduce latest traffic-restriction trial in early November
The liveable neighbourhood will be in place on a trial basis, which will last for at least six months. …
Unmarked speed camera vans being introduced across the region
The aim is to prevent serious collisions by encouraging consistent safe driving behaviours. …
CCTV appeal launched following burglary on Twerton’s High Street
Four men entered the store on Twerton High Street, stole items and then made off from the scene. …
Popular Widcombe Christmas Market set to return next month
Back for its eighteenth year, the market will take place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November. …
Locals offered the chance to explore Bath’s riverside Colonnades
The engagement event will run from Friday 25th October until Friday 1st November. …
Neighbourhood teams to be introduced as part of new health contract
HCRG Care Group has been appointed to lead a new community-based care partnership. …
Around 90 per cent of victims of human trafficking unknown to police
Places of employment where trafficking is suspected include car washes, nail bars and care homes. …
30-year-old man arrested over graffiti tagging incidents in Bath
The man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and has now been released on conditional bail. …
Campaigners hit £5,000 target for legal challenge against Bath LTN
Campaigners launched a fundraiser earlier this month for a legal challenge against the LTN scheme. …