Bath Rugby season ticket holder Jim Sims honoured for half a century of support
Bath Rugby season ticket holder Jim Sims has been honoured by the club for more than 50 years of loyal support. Former Bath player and the club's current communications director, David Flatman, was on...
View ArticlePeaches Geldof found dead at home at the age of 25
Sir Bob Geldof's daughter Peaches has died aged 25. The body of the mother of two was found at her home in Kent earlier today. Tonight a devastated Sir Bob said: "Peaches has died. We are beyond pain....
View ArticleFirefighters tackling blaze at derelict building in Neston, Wiltshire
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a derelict building in Neston in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Fire and Rescue confirmed it was attending an ongoing incident in the village near Corsham. Four fire engines...
View ArticlePetition calling for public meeting on Batheaston future to be handed over
A petition is due to be presented to Batheaston Parish Council. Villagers have signed the petition calling for a public meeting and asking the parish council to explain what changes are proposed for...
View ArticleWin £100 chocolate shopping sprees at Hotel Chocolat's Easter shopping day
On April 10 Hotel Chocolat in Southgate will be hosting a special Easter shopping day. Shoppers will be able to get 15 per cent everything in store, and there will be chocolate and Prosecco sampling...
View Article'Rush' to join anti-fracking groups as Government set to grant licences
Signups to the anti-fracking movement across Bath and the South West are gaining momentum with the Government planning to grant fracking licences across the county. Figures released by conservation...
View ArticleMidge Ure speaks of 'disbelief and horror' following death of Peaches Geldof
Bath-based musician Midge Ure today spoke of his "disbelief" and "horror" after hearing news of the tragic death of friend Bob Geldof's daughter Peaches. Bob and Midge organised the global charity...
View ArticleWhich Bath postcode area has been named Britain's personal debt hotspot?
An area of Bath has been named as Britain's personal debt hotspot with the highest amounts of outstanding personal loan per person of anywhere in the country. The BA1 9 postcode area has an average...
View ArticleBath Rugby Foundation face 100-mile cycle challenge for Gloucester derby day
Bath Rugby's players may be going head-to-head with local rivals Gloucester this weekend but the Bath Rugby Foundation face arguably an even bigger challenge. More than 50 members are to cycle to...
View ArticleDid Bath child inspire Sir Richard Branson's space mission?
Sir Richard Branson is on the hunt for the child that inspired his latest mission into space. The billionaire wants to find Shihan Musafer who he spoke to 26 years ago on the Saturday morning...
View ArticleTeam Bath Netball Superleague semi-final tickets at Manchester Thunder now on...
Tickets are available now for Team Bath Netball's ZEO Superleague semi-final at Manchester Thunder. The two teams will meet at the Manchester Thunderdome on Easter Monday (April 21) with a place in the...
View ArticleTickets for Bath Rugby's Amlin Cup semi-final against Wasps to go on sale...
Tickets for Bath Rugby's Amlin Cup semi-final away at Wasps on Sunday, April 27 will go on sale next week. Season ticket holders will be able to purchase tickets for the contest at Adams Park from...
View ArticleCommonwealth Games places up for grabs at British Gas Swimming Championships...
University of Bath-based swimmers will be out in force this week as the battle for places on England's team for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games gets under way. The University is home to British...
View ArticleApplication to turn property into HMO deferred
A Bath family who say they are trapped in a "student ghetto" have had their application to turn their property into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) deferred. Johnny Kidney, a public relations...
View ArticleGavin Henson agrees new one-year Bath Rugby contract
Gavin Henson has committed his future to Bath Rugby by putting pen to paper on a new contract. Wales international Henson's future at the club has been the topic of much speculation in recent months...
View ArticleFoxhill masterplan: Building a community linked to Bath by cable car
Plans for the Foxhill MoD site have gone on display, allowing people living nearby to share their views. Run by Curo and architects HTA the two-day exhibition will look at the potential of the 48-acre...
View ArticleJoin the Great Nature Watch as rain may drown out dragonflies
The Canal and River Trust has warned that the wettest winter on record could have had a lasting impact on populations of dragonflies and damselflies in Bath.The Trust is asking people to help monitor...
View ArticleTV preview: What to watch on Saturday
Fee FiFoFum, I smell the blood of another series of Britain's Got Talent and what a way to kick off the summer. Watching Simon Cowell berate some poor old dears that just want to meet the queen. I...
View ArticleMan dies after desperate river rescue attempt in Bath
A man has died after a desperate attempt to rescue him from the River Avon in Bath. The 42-year-old man fell into the river near Norfolk Crescent at 9.30pm last night. A member of the public raised the...
View ArticleJohn O'Groats to Lands End non-stop is target for Bath defence workers
A team of Bath defence workers will be cycling 900 miles to support members of the armed forces.The team, which is made up of Andy Williams, 49, Steve Whitlock 48, Steve Butler 30, and Richard Pasco...
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