University of Bath scientists get to the bottom of Great Bustard diet
Scientists at University of Bath have given themselves the task of finding out more about the region's newest species – by looking very closely at its poo. The Bath researchers were asked to help a...
View ArticleLondon 2012 disappointment was a lesson for Bath hurdler Jack Green
By Nate Saunders His Olympic debut may have ended in disappointment but Jack Green insists the experience taught him how far he still has to go ahead of next year's World Championships. The University...
View ArticleFAN'S VIEW: Bath firmly on course for Amlin progress as Rec deadline looms
Bath Rugby supporter Glyn Edwards gives his take on events at The Rec…. The fourth five-point haul of this season's European campaign was secured with an assured performance in Calvisano last weekend,...
View ArticleNick Blackwell pushes Billy Joe Saunders all the way in Commonwealth title bout
Nick Blackwell pushed former Olympian Billy Joe Saunders all the way as he missed out on both the Commonwealth middleweight title and the vacant British belt at the ExCel Arena on Saturday night. The...
View ArticleBath families have second Christmas tree stolen . . . just hours after carol...
Thieves have stolen the Christmas tree in Weston in Bath just hours after the village's carol service. It is the second tree to be taken in the past eight days, with the original one disappearing at...
View ArticleMaking the most of those golden years
Making the decision that you or a loved one need some help with day-to-day living can be difficult but it is important to remember that there is variety of support available to you.Bluebird CareFor...
View ArticleNational award
Estate agent Allen & Harris, part of the Sequence Group, won a number of awards at the prestigious Estate Agency of the Year Awards held in association with The Sunday Times recently.For the fourth...
View ArticleNew dad Hooper insists Bath Rugby are delivering the goods
With a new-born baby in the household, Bath Rugby captain Stuart Hooper is prepared to deal with a lot of changes in his life off the field. But despite his side's mixed start to the Aviva Premiership...
View ArticleFive-year-old boy from Bath given the gift of a voice this Christmas
This Christmas little William Clarkson has received the best gift ever – a voice that allows him to tell his family he loves them. The five-year-old from Bath has a severe form of cerebral palsy,...
View ArticleHeavy rain brings the threat of more flood misery
The west country is facing the threat of more flooding today as heavy rain sweeps across the region. The Environment Agency has issued nine flood warnings and 47 less serious flood alerts for the South...
View ArticleCuts to the amount BANES has to spend is a 'bargain', says Eric Pickles
Cutting the amount Bath and North East Somerset Council will have to spend is a 'bargain' according to Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles. The authority will have a total of £134.9 million to...
View ArticleSaracens have set the benchmark, says Bath Rugby head coach Gary Gold
Gary Gold says Bath Rugby can expect few tougher tests of their credentials this season than the weekend visit of Saracens. After back-to-back Amlin Cup victories over Calvisano, Bath return to Aviva...
View ArticleSign of the times as council opts to remove finger posts in Bath
Businesses and tourist attractions across Bath have responded angrily to the removal of finger post signs which direct people around the city. Bath and North East Somerset Council is taking them all...
View ArticleOpinion split on ambulance service merger
The boss of the West's ambulance service said a merger between the two trusts in the South West would go ahead because there had been "no concerns" about the deal – despite a protest letter from an MP...
View ArticleDave Nosworthy will relish Somerset challenge
Dave Nosworthy is relishing the challenge of ending Somerset's wait for a maiden County Championship title after becoming the club's new director of cricket. The 44-year-old South African, who resigned...
View ArticleMake a difference to your Bath community and earn a share of a £15,000 cash...
The Bath Chronicle and BMI Bath Clinic are working together to give away a staggering £15,000 to share among local community groups in Bath. From youth clubs and shelters to sports teams and primary...
View ArticleYour Christmas and New Year household recycling and rubbish collections
Christmas plans for household recycling and rubbish collections have been released by Bath and north east Council. There will be no collections on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. If your...
View ArticleDreaming of a green Christmas
Fabric gift wrap is the very latest in eco-style at Christmas, reports Sarah Pitt Sisters-in-law Nicky Rajska and Louise Oldridge have got Christmas all wrapped up. Dismayed by the stack of wrapping...
View ArticleThe perfect scents to get you in the Christmas spirit
There's something in the air that makes Christmas time so special. Lisa Haynes unwraps some festively fragranced treats From the sweet, spicy aromas of mulled wine and brandy-coated puddings, to the...
View ArticleSix changes to Bath Rugby team ahead of Sarries test
Bath Rugby have made six changes to the starting line-up that beat Calvisano in the Amlin Challenge Cup last weekend as they return to Aviva Premiership action against Saracens at The Rec tomorrow...
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