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Henry Brown stands down as head of Federation of Bath Residents' Associations
The leader of an umbrella group representing thousands of Bath's residents is standing down.After six years as chairman of the Federation of Bath Residents' Associations (FoBRA) retired senior civil...
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Bath's Dorchester Street bus gate signs come down
The signs for the controversial bus gate in Dorchester Street in Bath have now been taken down. Thousands of drivers were caught out by the new traffic restrictions within weeks of the bus lane being...
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Plans for £5 million scheme to prevent future flooding in Bath have gone on...
More than 150 people have attended a three-day exhibition outlining how Bath will protect itself against future flooding. The £5 million scheme focuses on the section of river between Churchill Bridge...
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Developer behind plans to open bar and restaurant at Bath's former temperance...
The developer behind plans to open a bar and restaurant in a former temperance hotel in Bath has defended the scheme. New owners of the Carfax Hotel on Great Pulteney Street have submitted plans to...
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Woman taken to Frenchay with life-threatening injuries after serious crash on...
A woman has been taken to Frenchay Hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash this morning on the A46 north of Bath. The road reopened just before 2pm, but had been closed in both directions...
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Paul Tapner tops leaderboard as favourites falter on dramatic cross-country...
Paul Tapner is on course for his second Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials title in four years after emerging from a dramatic day of cross-country action at the top of the leaderboard. The...
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Bath's Liberal Democrats choose Steve Bradley as their general election...
Steve Bradley has been chosen by the Liberal Democrats as the party's candidate to replace Don Foster in next year's general election. Party members met this afternoon at the Salvation Army hall in...
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Bath Rugby miss out on place in Aviva Premiership play-offs after agonising...
MATCH REPORT: Harlequins 19 Bath Rugby 16 Bath Rugby missed out on a place in the Aviva Premiership play-offs in agonising fashion after a slender defeat at Harlequins at The Stoop on Saturday. Both...
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"I don't think the boys could have given me any more," says boss Mike Ford as...
Bath Rugby head coach Mike Ford could not hide his disappointment after seeing his side agonisingly miss out on the Aviva Premiership play-offs on Saturday. The West Country side travelled to...
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Pledge to transform River Avon in Bath into a community asset
Bath's river campaigners have been keeping up their high profile.Members of the city's River Regeneration Trust were at the Bath City Conference talking to people about utilising the River Avon for...
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From Dollywood to Glastonbury . . . Dolly Parton prepares for festival debut
You'll most likely know her as a singer, you may have seen her on the big screen and you might just know she owns her own theme park – called Dollywood, naturally. On top of this, Dolly Parton is also...
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First holiday together for family of Bath Chronicle Baby and Toddler of the...
A family from Twerton will be going on their first holiday together after their son won The Bath Chronicle Baby and Toddler of the Year competition.Ryan Phippen, who is 17 months, beat off competition...
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New Royal United Hospital bid to achieve trust status
The Royal United Hospital has restarted the process of becoming an NHS foundation trust.The hospital had to put its application for the status – which gives greater financial freedom – on ice after...
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Cane it with some rum
Most mixologists have a love of rum, and it's not really hard to understand why. Made from sugarcane juice or molasses from the far-flung plantations of the Caribbean , rum is versatile, can be...
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Frome Flyer Jenson Button misses out on points finish as Lewis Hamilton wins...
Jenson Button missed out on a points finish at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday as Lewis Hamilton stormed to a fourth straight victory this season. Frome Flyer Button was made to pay for a slow start...
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Jamies Lyons' brace sees Larkhall Athletic roar to double with victory in Les...
Jamie Lyons bagged a brace of goals as Larkhall Athletic completed a league and cup double with a 2-0 defeat of Cribbs in the Les Phillips Cup final on Sunday. Having already romped to the Toolstation...
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Prince Edward and Countess of Wessex visit Bath today
The Earl and Countess of Wessex today came to Bath to visit its two best-known attractions. The royal pair reopened a section of the Roman Baths after a tour of Bath Abbey. The couple opened the...
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Bath Rugby submits application for temporary Rec extension
Bath Rugby has now submitted a planning application to temporarily expand its ground at The Rec ahead of a major new stadium development. The club had been hoping to have its new stadium completed in...
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Bath schoolchildren brave wind and rain to complete Ten Tors challenge
Schoolchildren from across Bath braved the weekend's wet weather to take part in a two-day trek across Dartmoor. The Ten Tors Challenge saw around 2,400 young people from across the South West walk up...
View ArticleRoy Hodgson names England World Cup squad
The England squad for this summer's World Cup in Brazil contained few surprises when it was announced this afternoon. Manager Roy Hodgson's only tight call was revealed yesterday when Chelsea's Ashley...
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