A few suggestions for the European Backpacker
Advertisement Feature Ok, so maybe I'm biased. But if you ask me, the sense of freedom and adventure that goes hand in hand with backpacking is pretty much unparalleled. With this in mind, I decided to...
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Planning shake-up could bring new Bath city centre community
A relaxation on the conversion of offices into flats could see the arrival of a new Bath city centre community. Property experts in the city are welcoming the move by the Department for Communities and...
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Midland marvels enjoy a clean sweep of cross-country medals
Team Bath AC's triumphant under-13s boys' cross-country team have targeted national glory after adding the Midland Counties title to their South West crown last weekend. Twin brothers John and Robert...
View ArticleStaff to be increased at RUH maternity wing
The number of staff at the Royal United Hospital's maternity wing is to be increased. Cleaning procedures will also be reviewed after official watchdogs said the Princess Anne Wing was not meeting...
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Transfer window updates: January 30 morning
Clubs have less than 48 hours to secure the signatures of their model players, as the transfer window will slam shut tomorrow at 11pm. We'll keep you up-to-date with the latest transfer news and gossip...
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Watchdog dismisses competition complaints over fuel prices
Campaigners wanting to bring down the price of fuel in Bath have been left disappointed by an official report that dismisses lack of competition as a factor. The Office of Fair Trading today gave its...
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Rugby star Lewis Moody to tackle Yukon Arctic Ultra challenge
Ex-Bath Rugby player and England Captain Lewis Moody will soon take on the greatest challenge of his life. Moody, who lives in Bradford on Avon, is going to trek across some of the wildest terrain in...
View ArticleBobby Wellins
Bath's St James' Wine Vaults welcomes jazz legend Bobby Wellins on Thursday, February 7.Bobby, a jazz tenor saxophonist, was born in 1936 and comes from a musical family.He made his first recording in...
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Rudman and Yarnold in World medal positions after day one
British Skeleton stars Shelley Rudman and Lizzy Yarnold are firmly in medal contention at the FIBT World Championships after an outstanding morning in St Moritz. Rudman leads the field after producing...
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Bath's Wilson and James named on bench for Six Nations openers
Bath Rugby prop Davey Wilson has been named on the England bench for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Scotland (4pm). England: 15 Alex Goode, 14 Chris Ashton, 13 Brad Barritt, 12 Billy...
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Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice landmark is broadcast across globe
Jane Austen fans have come together in Bath to celebrate the 200th anniversary of her best-loved work, Pride and Prejudice.A 12-hour readathon began at 11am on Monday at The Jane Austen Centre in Gay...
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Transfer window deadline day: Window shuts, full rundown
FULL RUNDOWN OF DEADLINE DAY MOVES: PREMIER LEAGUE: Urby Emanuelson: AC Milan to Fulham (loan) Christopher Samba: Anzhi to QPR Luciano Becchio: Leeds to Norwich Paul Scharner: Hamburg to Wigan (loan)...
View ArticleYour help is needed at Special Olympics GB's 2013 National Summer Games in Bath
Around 500 volunteers are needed for a National games event taking place in Bath this summer. Special Olympics GB's 2013 National Summer Games in being held at the University of Bath from Wednesday...
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Bath adventure firm Global Enduro is forced to close
A Bath adventure expedition firm which has counted Princes William and Harry among its clients has gone into administration leaving a number of charities out of pocket.Global Enduro, based in Argyle...
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COMPETITION: Win tickets for Bath Rugby v Worcester Warriors
ThisisBath and the Bath Chronicle have teamed up with QBE, the business insurance specialist, to offer you the chance to win a pair of tickets to Bath Rugby's home match against Worcester Warriors on...
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Signalling problems cause train delays through Bath
Trains through Bath have been delayed by up to 50 minutes or even cancelled today because of signalling problems. First Great Western said both lines between Bath Spa and Chippenham stations were...
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The market towns with the filthiest air in the West
Market towns across the West without a bypass regularly break EU rules on levels of nitrous oxide in the air because traffic congestion throughout the day. And now council chiefs in one part of the...
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Tea room launched in former Walrus eaterie in Bath
Tea rooms have opened at a former restaurant in the centre of Bath.Barton's Tea Room, formerly the Walrus and Carpenter, in Barton Street, opened earlier this month 18 months after the restaurant...
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Masked revellers get fundraising ball rolling for 2013 Bath Folk Festival
Preparations are underway for the 2013 Bath Folk Festival which is now going to be a nine day festival running from August 10 to 18 across the city of Bath in many locations and venues which will have...
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Bath OAP's hero nomination after fighting off thieves with stick
An 89-year-old from Bath who fought off a pair of robbers with his walking stick is the latest person to be nominated for a Pride in Bath award.Second World War veteran Gordon King, from Weston, had...
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