Woman fears closure of neuro rehabilitation unit at the Min will affect her...
A woman whose MS has left her unable to control her own movements has spoken of her fears about the closure of the unit.Nikki Shearn, 48, from Paulton, now does not know where she will have to go for...
View ArticlePledge by medical director over service's future
The hospital board has been reviewing the service as it battles to balance its books.Medical director Dr Ashok Bhalla said they recognised that patients might be concerned as the NHS works out how to...
View ArticleBargain hunters queue through the night for Bath furniture store sale
Bargain hunters queued through the night to be first through the doors for the Silcox Son and Wicks sale. The city centre furniture shop opened its doors at 9am this morning, with many items being sold...
View ArticleYour words of wisdom on Bath
@alexlightfoot7: @"#ifyouknowbath you know that you live in the best city on earth." @JessicaClubbe: @"#IfYouKnowBath you will know that Kingsmead Square is the coolest hang-out spot." @LukeBrett:@...
View ArticleTravel misery continues for rail travellers
Travel plans and the return to work for some were thrown into further chaos today as continued flooding problems hit rail travellers. Engineering works planned over the Christmas break have overrun...
View ArticleWhere do you wear your onesie?
Did you unwrap a new onesie this Christmas? Have you been out and about in this year's must-have all-in-one? The trend was said to have been inspired by boy band One Direction but many are too shy to...
View ArticlePraise for police who rescued assault suspect from icy river in Bath
An assault suspect who jumped into the River Avon in Bath while running away from police had to be rescued from the icy water. Officers were called to Windsor Bridge Road at around 2.30am on Friday,...
View ArticleMan dies in Christmas Day crash tragedy
One man has died and four others were injured after a car they were travelling in crashed in the early hours of Christmas morning. The car, an Audi A6, was driving past Cooper Tires on the A3102 Bath...
View ArticleAccident blocks one lane of M4 motorway near Bath
An accident has blocked one lane of the M4 motorway near Bath. Drivers are facing problems on the westbound carriageway betweeen junction 18 at Bath and junction 17 at Chippenham.
View ArticleFace of Marks of Spencer Seb White will carry on breaking new ground
The mother of a disabled boy who made history by featuring in the M&S Christmas advert has spoken of the overwhelming public response and raised the possibility of future TV appearances. Caroline...
View ArticlePlea for Bath musicians to aid charity fund
Musicians and music venues in the Bath area are being called on to help swell the coffers of a charity fund.Bath and North East Somerset Council chairman Councillor Rob Appleyard is looking for support...
View Article£1.7m will help all Bath children from disadvantaged backgrounds, says Don...
An extra £1.7 million will be given to schools in Bath to help children from disadvantaged backgrounds to prosper.The money is from the Government's £1.65 billion Pupil Premium. The fund, an initiative...
View ArticleWomen now exceed men in Bath workforce
There are now more women working in the Bath area than men, according to the latest census. Bath and North East Somerset is among the 21 out of 37 areas in the South West where the size of the female...
View Article10 things to do in Bath this weekend and over the New Year holiday
At a loose end during the week ahead? Here's our at-a-glance guide to ten things to do in Bath during the coming week:The big show this Christmas and New Year is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the...
View ArticleTwo more inches of rain needed for wettest year
This year is set to become the wettest on record in the UK, forecasters said as flood-battered areas were warned they face renewed danger from storms bringing a wet and windy end to 2012. Provisional...
View ArticleOllie Devoto to start at Exeter as Bath Rugby ring changes
Ollie Devoto will make his first Aviva Premiership start for Bath Rugby in tomorrow's match at Exeter Chiefs (3pm). The 19-year-old, who usually plays at fly-half, replaces Nick Abendanon at full-back....
View ArticleMulti-vehicle accident blocks busy route near Bath
An accident involving a number of vehicles has blocked a busy route near Bath. The A4174 in Keynsham is blocked northbound at Hicks Gate Roundabout. Police are at the scene and traffic is queing back...
View ArticleArise Sir Peter as Bath's great and good are honoured
The head of London transport, who lives in Bath, and a former councillor responsible for organising a public art exhibition of King Bladud's pigs around the city have been recognised in the New Year...
View ArticleBath's Link School holds fair to help children
Pupils from the a specialist Bath school got in the Christmas spirit to raise money for charity.The Christmas Fair at the Link School saw pupils and teachers dress in festive costumes to support the...
View ArticleTOM BRADSHAW: Heineken Cup absence is keenly felt at The Rec
There was a spectre haunting The Rec on Saturday. Never mind the ghost of Christmas Past, this was the ghost of the Heineken Cup.The sound beating handed to Bath by Saracens was in no small part due to...
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