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Chimney sweep Paul Elms cleans up as fuel bills rocket
Chimney sweeps might be a profession more associated with the Victorian era but a need for households to save money is giving the profession a comeback.According to Paul Elms, a chimney sweep from Box,...
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ParalympicGB footballer Darren Harris a match for pupils at Ralph Allen School
Children at a Bath school have experienced what it feels like to play sport after losing their sight.ParalympicGB footballer Darren Harris visited Ralph Allen School to join Year 7 and 8 pupils in two...
View ArticleHow much time could road salt save you?
Advertorial Feature As the temperature plummets and Christmas creeps nearer, it's a good idea to prepare for the cold months ahead. This might mean stocking up on snow shovels and winter car care kits,...
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We were woken by huge rumbling sound as boulder came crashing down, say Bath...
Families in Bath had a lucky escape last night after landslide caused a three tonne boulder to crash down behind their homes. Residents Upper Camden Place, Camden, were woken by the loud crashing sound...
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Floods put brake on Castle Combe Racing School
Castle Combe Circuit has cancelled its Racing School Driving Experience Day tomorrow due to flooding on the track. The Racing School at Castle Combe Circuit has been operating for over 20 years and it...
View ArticleDermot O'Leary to run Bath Half Marathon again
X Factor presenter Dermot O'Leary will be returning to the city to run the Bath Half Marathon next year. He will once again lead a sea of boobs as he pounds the streets on Sunday March 3 in support of...
View ArticleBusiness braced for flood alert at Pulteney Weir
A business next to the Pulteney Weir is bracing itself for disruption as more heavy rain is forecast over the weekend. The weir has disappeared under the effects of extra rainwater and Andrew Bell, who...
View ArticleTake care this weekend, says council in Bath
Council chiefs have warned motorists in Bath that the wet and windy weather that caused havoc last night will return this weekend. And Bath and North East Somerset Council also urged people to avoid...
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Bath's Royal United Hospital meets quality and safety standards
Inspectors have found that the Royal United Hospital is meeting all the essential standards of quality and safety.The Care Quality Commission spent three days at the hospital in September and October...
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Booth hails 'rebirth' of Bath Rugby after victory over Harlequins
MATCH REPORT: Bath Rugby 21 Harlequins 18 By Ben Baker Toby Booth believes Bath's days of flattering to deceive could be well behind them as they got one over reigning Aviva Premiership champions...
View ArticleCar park shut as Bath ready for more wind and rain
A city centre car park remains shut due to flooding this morning as Bath braces itself for a weekend of heavy rain and high winds. The privately-run underground SouthGate car park is closed and council...
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Elderly man dies in floods trapped in 4x4 wedged under bridge
A elderly man died after becoming trapped in his car in flood water as a storm battered the region last night. The pensioner's 4x4 was wedged under a bridge near a ford at Pilgrims Way in Chew Stoke....
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Severe weather warnings issued as more heavy rain hits Bath
Bath is being warned to expect persistent rain for the next two days. The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings which will be in place until Sunday night, including today's amber alert for many...
View ArticleSeb is the star of Oldfield Park lights switch-on
A four year old boy outshone even Father Christmas at the Oldfield Park festive lights switch-on. Seb White had a beaming smile as he helped Santa to flick the switch, illuminating Moorland Road....
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Bath City out of FA Trophy after defeat at lower-league Chesham
MATCH REPORT: Chesham United 2 (Watters 18, Thomas 25) Bath City 1 (Morgan 74)By Andrew KerslakeBath City crashed out of a cup competition to a well-organised side from the division below for the...
View ArticleSuper Siobhan-Marie O'Connor scoops European bronze
Siobhan-Marie O'Connor landed her first senior international medal with 100m Individual Medley bronze at the European Short Course Championships in Chartres, France.Just five days away from her 17th...
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32 flood related calls - and landslide near Bristol
There were 32 flood-related calls in the Bristol/Bath area overnight as torrential rain caused havoc leading to motorists being trapped as well causing a major landslide in Bristol.Familes had to be...
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A363 hit by flooding at Bathford; SouthGate car park shut again
The main road between Bath and Bradford on Avon was all but impassable this lunchtime due to flooding. FirstBus services were turning around at the end of the Batheaston Bypass as the A363 beneath the...
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Jet skiing in flooded Keynsham
People have been able to enjoy watersports thanks to the flooding, with jet skis used at waterlogged pitches in Keynsham.The rugby pitches have flooded up to the crossbar over the weekend and residents...
View ArticleTwo people taken to hospital after car accident near Westbury
Two people were taken to hospital after a car accident near Westbury, Wiltshire this morning.A silver BMW X3 and and a silver and black Smartcar were involved in the collision at around 6.30amĀ on the...
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