Former Bath student Cameron Mackintosh third in music rich list
Former Bath student and the man behind some of the country's best loved musicals remains the third richest Briton in the music industry. Cats producer Cameron Mackintosh, who once attended Prior Park...
View ArticlePet loses leg in horror dog-on-dog attack in Peasedown St John
A dog has had to have a leg amputated after an attack by another animal in Peasedown St John. Investigations have begun after two dogs were attacked in the village in two separate incidents. It is...
View ArticleBookmaker makes Lib Dems rock solid favourites to keep Bath seat at general...
The Liberal Democrats are rock solid favourites to hang on to the Bath seat at next year's general election, according to bookmaker Ladbrokes. The firm is the first to release odds for the constituency...
View ArticleBath to cheer on Ping Coombes in MasterChef final
For eight weeks Bath has been on the edge of its seat watching as one of its own battles it out for the 2014 MasterChef crown and tonight the wait is over. On Friday night Ping Coombes, 33, will go...
View ArticleDeadline extended for Bath's Love To Shop Awards
The deadline for the Bath Chronicle's Love to Shop Awards has been extended. Business owners, landlords and shoppers have until 5pm on Wednesday to get their entry in for the inaugural awards....
View ArticleBath swimmers Siobhan-Marie O'Connor and Calum Jarvis face-off at Battle of...
Bath swimmers Siobhan-Marie O'Connor and Calum Jarvis will become rivals this weekend when they contest the British Gas SwimBritain challenge in Loughborough. O'Connor will join forces with...
View ArticleGeorge Ford collects Aviva Premiership Golden Boot as Bath Rugby pair Semesa...
George Ford picked up the Gilbert Golden Boot at Thursday night's Aviva Premiership Rugby Awards ceremony at the London Hilton, Park Lane. The award is given to the player who scores the most points in...
View Article50 years of Bath in Bloom on display
It's not the kind of flower power normally associated with the sixties.But floral displays dating back to 1964 and beyond are being celebrated in Bath this week.As Britain in Bloom celebrates its 50th...
View ArticleTV preview: Profile of Alison Steadman . . . Lewis, ITV 9pm
Alison Steadman is best Known for Abigail's Party and Gavin & Stacey. She was born on August 26, 1946, in Liverpool, where she was raised with two older sisters by her mother Marjorie and father...
View ArticleImmigration raids in Batheaston
Properties in Batheaston have been raided by police and border officials. Officers from Bath Police Station assisted immigration officials in raids at two properties in Batheaston on Thursday night. A...
View ArticleFarewell tribute at Theatre Royal to Mr Panto Chris Harris
An event to celebrate the life of actor and director Chris Harris will be held at the city's Theatre Royal next week. The theatre where he directed and appeared in pantos for 13 years will host what it...
View ArticleUniversity of Bath swimmers included in British Squad for 2014 Barcelona Mare...
A host of University of Bath-based swimmers will head to Spain next month to compete in the 2014 Barcelona Mare Nostrum. In the first major event since the British Gas Swimming Championships, Michael...
View ArticleBritish & Irish Lions winger Ugo Monye backing Bath Rugby's Anthony Watson...
British & Irish Lion Ugo Monye is convinced his ability to play full-back and not just on the wing will make Bath Rugby back Anthony Watson a certain pick for Stuart Lancaster at next year's World...
View ArticlePlans for new restaurant at Bath's Carfax Hotel dropped by developer
A developer has said he will listen to people's concerns and change his plans for a city centre hotel. Following a barrage of objections the owner of the Carfax Hotel on Great Pulteney Street has said...
View ArticleAgeing suit helps RUH staff understand effects of dementia
A specially-designed ageing suit is helping staff at the Royal United Hospital to understand what it's like to live with dementia. The suit mimics the physical side-effects of dementia which - combined...
View ArticleStaff at Bath publishing firm Future under redundancy threat
All staff at one of Bath's biggest employers have been told their jobs could be at risk as part of a root and branch restructure at the firm. More than 500 people have been given letters saying their...
View ArticleTop playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn visits Bath
Sir Alan Ayckbourn has visited Bath to help celebrate the birthday of a local theatre company.The renowned playwright is a patron of Bath's Next Stage Theatre Company, which celebrates its 20th...
View ArticleFirst Chelsea Village Street Party is a huge success
It's been a weekend of celebrations in Bath as local communities come together to have fun and promote community spirit.Luckily the sun was shining as residents of Chelsea Road and Kennington Road took...
View ArticleWalk of Life organisers say this year is 'biggest yet'
A fundraising walk has seen record numbers of supporters putting on their walking shoes to raise money for a new cancer centre at the RUH.The annual walk along the Kennet and Avon canal saw fundraisers...
View ArticleBath revellers hit the streets for Party in the City
Thousands of people turned out on the streets of Bath to enjoy a night of free entertainment to kick-start Bath's annual music festival.The annual Party in the City, the opening event of Bath...
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