Traffic and travel news for Friday morning
There are no major incidents to report on Bath's roads this morning.Traffic is busy but moving inbound on the A36 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, eastbound at the A3604 Windsor Bridge Road.Temporary traffic...
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Former Made In Chelsea Star Millie Mackintosh swaps the King's Road for a...
It was Pimm's O'Clock for former Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh yesterday.The socialite and make up artist, whose parents live in Bath, attended the launch of the Pimm's SkipNic in London's...
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Bath firm Maplecroft helping to predict any risky business
From terrorism to snow, anything can affect a company's operations – but a specialist firm in Bath is helping businesses to prepare for the unexpected.In just seven years, Maplecroft has become the...
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Colerne vicar takes on the holy trini-tea challenge
A vicar has completed her mission to drink 100 cups of tea in her parish – raising £4,000 in the process.Rev Janet Anderson-MacKenzie managed to find 100 different locations in Colerne for a cuppa, to...
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Famous people from Bath's history celebrated in city
Bath can boast the inventor of Plasticine, Pitman Shorthand and the last person to be placed in the stocks.Our city has a unique history, some of it a bit quirky, and it is not all about Kings and...
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Bath is no city for disabled people
We all know how wonderful it is to live in a beautiful, historic city, but for disabled people the old streets and pavements can be a real challenge.Can you imagine how difficult it is manoeuvre a...
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Frankie Artus relaxed over midfield role at Bath City after switch from Hereford
Frankie Artus is confident he can help bring success back to Bath City in his first season at the club.The talented midfielder arrived at Twerton Park over the summer from troubled Hereford...
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Are the summer sales all they are cracked up to be? Emmeline Stevens from The...
To buy or not to buy? that is the question this time of year if you dare to shop for clothes.When the stores are stuffing their rails with sale and seconds items what do you do? Spend wisely or splurge...
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Does Bath need an elected mayor? The debate continues
The campaign to give the people of Bath and north east Somerset the opportunity to decide if they want an elected mayor or not is building momentum.There has been a huge response to the issue after it...
View ArticleAnd the OSCAs go to... Bath cricketing volunteers bowled over by Somerset awards
Several volunteers from cricketing organisations in the Bath area have been given Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards (OSCAs) by the Somerset Cricket Board.Jon Flagg was among those who received...
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Bath's London and Country secure hat-trick
Bath-based mortgage advisers London and Country have won a top accolade for the third year in a row. The firm, which has offices on Lower Bristol Road, was named Best National Adviser at the 2014 What...
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Withy King solicitor makes a difference
A solicitor from Withy King has become one of the youngest to be appointed to the Law Society's Wills and Equity Committee.With just two years' post qualification experience, Holly Mieville-Hawkins,...
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Bath City sponsor is unveiled
Bath Building Society has been unveiled as the sponsor for the new Bath City FC website.Steve Matthews, head of mortgages said: "It is important to the society that we support our local community,...
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Crash victim Alister Sayer's flying visit to thank his helicopter heroes
A 19-year-old who has had to learn to walk again has thanked the emergency workers who came to his aid.Alister Sayer had only popped out to buy a sandwich during his lunch break when his life was...
View Article£365K to be spent on Bath's playground equipment in main parks
Toddlers and children from 2 to 16 can soon enjoy the very latest playground equipment at different parks around the city.They will be swinging high after the council has finished installing fun...
View ArticlePlay area in Bitton to get £60,000 boost
The village of Bitton is to receive £60,000 from Sita Trust to refurbish the play area and open space at Aubrey Meads.The new facilities will include playground and climbing equipment for children of...
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Give your outdoor space a new lease of life
By Claire SpreadburyWith summer well and truly here and some decent weather to boot, we're all being lured outside into the garden. Don't panic if you've barely had a chance to water the plants, let...
View ArticleBath receives a Royal visit by Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia and Serbia
A member of the Royal Family was shown around Bath on Saturday.To commemorate the reign of King George I 300 years ago, Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia and Serbia visited the Museum of Fashion and the...
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What time does the UEFA Super Cup between Real Madrid and Sevilla kick off at...
Gareth Bale will make a triumphant return to Wales - alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and new-boy James Rodriguez - when Champions League winners Real Madrid face Europa League holders Sevilla in the 2014...
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Eight Bath Rugby players selected for England training camp
Eight Bath Rugby players have been included in the England squad for their summer training camp.Davey Wilson and summer signing Henry Thomas are two of three tighthead props selected by England head...
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