Video: YouTube blogger Charlie McDonnell's guide to Bath closes in on 2...
There's no shortage of guides to Bath on the internet. But a video made by a YouTube phenomenon which takes a highly personal tour of his home city has outstripped them all. Thoughts from Home by...
View ArticleQ&A: Household water bills 3.5% rise
The average household water and sewerage bill in England and Wales is set to rise by around 3.5 per cent over the next year, water regulator Ofwat has announced. The hike, which will add around £13 to...
View ArticleCouncillors to discuss plans to expand six Bath and north east Somerset...
Councillors are meeting to discuss plans to expand six primary schools across Bath and the wider area to meet demand for more pupil places. The proposal from Bath and North East Somerset Council is to...
View ArticleRock band coach driver to be charged after Bath crash drama
The driver of an American rock band tour bus which crashed on the outskirts of Bath last summer is to be charged in connection with the incident. Norman Markus, from Germany, who was seriously injured...
View ArticleGreat Scott is latest winner of Jack Boulton Award
"Model sportsman" Scott Tweedie has become the latest recipient of the prestigious Jack Boulton Award. The trophy is presented by the Keynsham & Saltford Sports Network each year in memory of Jack,...
View ArticleBath businesses encouraged to get flipping for pancake day
Businesses in the city are being encouraged to get flipping this Shrove Tuesday. Bath's Flippin' Pancake Race is making a return, after a four-year break, thanks to Fringe Arts Bath and the Bath BID....
View ArticleBath Racecourse model search competition rules
Competition Rules A. DEADLINE: Closing deadline for submissions is noon, Tuesday, February 19, 2013. B. ENTRY: (1) to the competition is FREE. An eligible entrant must be an individual and agree to...
View ArticleThey're off! Could you win the race to be the Bath Racecourse next top model?
They are under starters' orders and ready for the off in the race to find Bath's next top model. Could you be the thoroughbred Bath Racecourse is searching for to win a special photo finish? Grooms are...
View ArticlePolice appeal after Bath robbery
A 19-year-old had his wallet stolen during a robbery in Bath. Police are appealing for information about the incident, which happened at around 1.55am last Wednesday. The victim was walking along...
View ArticleHowells: "Just because I'm not bawling doesn't mean I don't care"
Lee Howells has defended his management style, saying he is working tirelessly to turn Bath City's on-pitch fortunes around. The head coach was accused of "not caring" by some supporters at last week's...
View ArticleHeart attack football boy, 13, is improving
A young footballer fighting for his life after suffering a cardiac arrest during a game on Sunday is showing small signs of improvement, according to his father. Paul Barham said his son Quinton, 13,...
View ArticleKneesy does it as Carter leads Team Bath gold rush
Alex Carter shrugged off a knee injury to win one of Team Bath AC's four golds at the Wiltshire Schools' Cross Country Championships on Saturday. Oliver Shad, John Howorth and Yasmin Watling were also...
View ArticleCongestion a threat to city rejuvenation
wdnews@bepp.co.ukGrowth in Bristol is in danger of being restricted by the sheer numbers of commuters making the twice daily trek to business hotspots such as Aztec West – and the lack of...
View ArticleBath's Tom Biggs and Kyle Eastmond return for Worcester clash
Bath Rugby's England Saxons duo Tom Biggs and Kyle Eastmond return to the starting line-up for the visit of Worcester Warriors to The Rec tomorrow (2.15pm).Eastmond will start at outside-centre, with...
View Article£2m flood relief project go-ahead in Bath
Nearly 300 homes in Bath are set to get better protection against flooding after the go-ahead was given for work to start on a £2 million project. The Weston Catchment alleviation scheme is expected to...
View ArticleLatest plans for Cadbury site at Keynsham go on show
The latest plans for the redevelopment of the former Cadbury factory at Keynsham will be put on display this month. Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has been fine-tuning its proposals for the 225-acre site...
View ArticleTroubled Bath nightclub allowed to stay open
Councillors have decided to allow a Bath nightclub to stay open after police and the owner came to an agreement over tougher licensing conditions. Bath and North East Somerset Council's licensing...
View ArticleTennis: Bath academy duo pick up doubles title in Kenya
Team Bath MCTA Academy players Seb Butler and Dan Little won the boys' doubles at the Nairobi International Junior Championships in Kenya.They held their nerve to beat Brit Jay Clarke and partner...
View ArticleRUH says 'bear with us' as patient demand soars
Beleaguered staff at the Royal United Hospital say they are experiencing unprecedented demand for its services. The hospital has seen an increase in emergency patients compared to the average figure...
View ArticleGolden girls inspiring Frazier's push for GB rowing place
Training under a banner of Olympic gold medallists Heather Stanning and Helen Glover has proven a huge inspiration for Frazier Christie, who is aiming to take the next step in his own rowing career...
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