Faulty electrics blamed for fire at Moles nightclub in Bath
Fire investigators have said a blaze at Moles nightclub in Bath was caused by faulty electrics. Yesterday morning's incident caused disruption in the city centre as emergency services closed George...
View ArticlePower cut affects homes and businesses in Bath
There has been a power cut affecting homes and businesses across Bath. Western Power Distribution has confirmed there is a loss of power in the city and the firm has Tweeted to say it hopes to have the...
View ArticleTV preview: What to watch on Sunday
Well the weekend has been good to us but for the most part Television seems to have missed the memo. But like a wet weekend away, just because it's bad doesn't mean we can't enjoy it.First up BBC 2 we...
View ArticleKelly Gallagher hopes to bounce back after disappointing start to Sochi...
Kelly Gallagher has vowed to bounce back from a disappointing opening to her second Winter Paralympics, insisting the success of her British alpine skiing teammates can spur her to glory. The...
View ArticleBath Rugby's LV= Cup final dream crushed by Exeter Chiefs
MATCH REPORT: Bath Rugby 19 Exeter Chiefs 22 Bath Rugby's hopes of early-season silverware came to a shuddering halt when they were beaten at home by West County rivals Exeter Chiefs in the LV= Cup...
View ArticleMike Ford stays positive despite Bath Rugby's LV= Cup agony against Exeter...
Head coach Mike Ford believes Bath Rugby can still make this season a success after their heart-breaking LV= Cup semi-final defeat at the hands of local rivals Exeter Chiefs. Bath seemed in control of...
View ArticleFlanker Alafoti Fa'osiliva facing six weeks out for Bath Rugby with knee injury
Bath Rugby back-rower Alafoti Fa'osiliva has been ruled out for at least six weeks with a knee injury. The 28-year-old Samoan has proved a useful addition to the Bath squad since joining the club from...
View ArticleMoles: The Bath club that brings world-renowned acts from all genres to Bath...
Situated in the heart of Bath city centre it's fair to say that Moles is a major contributor to keeping that heart beating, having brought world-renowned acts from all genres to Bath for 35 years. From...
View ArticleParking charges reduced in Royal Victoria Park
Parking charges in Royal Victoria Park are to be reduced by 50 per cent. Bath and North East Council has announced that following a review of the controversial charges, which were introduced in the...
View ArticleViewers to see behind the scenes at Bath's sex toy firm Lovehoney
Sex toy firm Lovehoney is heading back to our screens as a new documentary series goes behind the scenes at its Bath headquarters. The company, which sells one in three of every sex toy bought online...
View ArticleLewis Moody backs Bath Rugby fly-half George Ford for England's RBS 6 Nations...
Lewis Moody has urged England to adopt an all-out attack policy against Italy with George Ford the fly-half who should conduct the required points grab in Rome. The climactic round of the RBS 6 Nations...
View ArticleTourist numbers at Roman Baths almost one million
Almost one million people visited the Roman Baths last year - but a report has warned price hikes and hold-ups at Stonehenge could lead to a fall in tourists coming to the city. In 2013, some 996,143...
View ArticleFountain flowing again after two years
One of Bath's most prominent water features is up and running again - after two years. The fountain in Laura Place was switched off in 2012 after the pump failed. This week water is flowing once more,...
View ArticleBath nightclub Moles will be closed until at least August after fire at the...
Legendary Bath nightclub Moles has confirmed it will have to stay closed until at least August after a fire caused by an electrical fault over the weekend. Co-owner Phil Andrews said they were in the...
View ArticleYoung people can get careers advice at Bath Skills Fair
Young people will come face-to-face with a wide range of leading employers at the Bath Skills Fair tomorrow. People aged 15 to 25 have the chance to meet up with a wide range of local and national...
View ArticleCheltenham Festival 2014 results - day 1
1.30 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle:1 Vautour 7-2; 2 Josses Hill 14-1; 3 Vaniteux 11-1. 18 ran. 2.05 Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase:1 Western Warhorse 33-1; 2 Champagne Fever 5-2; 3...
View ArticleBath Rugby Academy ace Ollie Devoto wins LV= Breakthrough Player Award
Academy ace Ollie Devoto is starting to feel right at home in the Bath Rugby first-team. The 20-year-old back's rapid rise through The Rec's ranks was capped when he was named as the winner of the...
View ArticleBradford on Avon Lorry Watch 'mean business' after 7 more prosecutions
More firms have been fined for breaching the weight limit on the historic Town Bridge at Bradford on Avon. Campaigners from the Lorry Watch group say they have proved they mean business after seven...
View ArticleBath joins campaign against wine tax
A Bath restaurateur has joined a campaign calling for tax on wine and spirits to be cut. Charlie Digney, who owns the King William, the Garrick's Head and Oakhill Inn, said rising taxes were crippling...
View ArticleOvernight closure of A46 north of Bath so new safety signs can be installed
A section of the A46 between Cold Ashton and Batheaston will be closed overnight for six-and-a-half weeks from Tuesday so new safety signs can be installed. The six static "bends ahead" warning signs...
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