Olympic athletes battle it out in Superstars in Bath
The cream of Britain's Olympic athletes competed against each other in Bath as filming took place for a TV show. Sixteen Team GB athletes were put to the test in unfamiliar sports for a one-off...
View ArticleSt Gregory's and St Mark's launch sixth form fundraising campaign
Two Bath schools have launched a fundraising campaign to complete the second phase of their plan to build a new sixth form centre. St Gregory's Catholic College and St Mark's CE School want to extend...
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Man rescued in Keynsham floods
An elderly man was pulled from his car by rescuers after he became stranded in rising flood water in Keynsham. The vehicle was spotted on Sunday afternoon in water near Broadmead Lane by David Dunn and...
View ArticleThe Double: Ustinov Studio, Bath
The Double Ustinov Studio, BathDelusion, madness, paranoia and puppetry are thrown together into this ingeniously-crafted adaptation of Dostoevsky's novel by the Ustinov's own artistic director...
View ArticleSecond lorry firm fined for breaching Bradford on Avon bridge limit
A second haulage firm has been fined for breaching the weight limit on Bradford on Avon's historic Town Bridge. The prosecution is the latest to be brought as a result of the efforts of volunteers in...
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Pensioner dies after being hit by lorry in Corsham
An elderly man has died after being hit by a lorry in Corsham last night. Police were called to the incident in Valley Road, at the junction with Spackman Lane, at around 5.10pm. The man had been...
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Plea for help with Claverton clear-up
Volunteers are needed to help with a clear-up operation at a flooded landmark. Part of the Claverton Pumping Station has been underwater but manager Pete Dunn is hoping that levels will have subsided...
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Rain relents but the water is still rising
Floods have continued to wreak havoc across the West with communities either mopping up after the weekend's deluge or bracing themselves for rising water levels. In Wiltshire, residents began the task...
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Bath may yet host Somerset in 2013 season
Somerset are leaving the door open on returning to Bath in 2013, having announced that they are yet to confirm a venue for their June 16 home CB40 clash with Leicestershire. The county had been due to...
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Children in Bath among "most likely" to go to high-performing primary school
Bath and North East Somerset has been named as one of the areas in the country where children are "likely" to attend a good or outstanding primary school. In a nationwide report published by education...
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Christmas illumination display in back garden of Bath's Holburne Museum
Visitors to Bath's Holburne Museum can experience this extraordinary display of illuminations – and some unusual sounds – in the venue's back garden this Christmas. The installation, described as a...
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First phase of Bath city centre pavement shake-up complete
The first of two phases of work to improve the street layout in the centre of Bath has been completed in time for the influx of visitors over the Christmas period. Work to resurface and open up...
View ArticleBath civic recycling centre to reopen on Monday
The civic recycling centre at Midland Bridge in Bath will reopen on Monday after the completion of repair work. The council-run centre was closed by Bath and North East Somerset Council for around two...
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Horacio Agulla keen to reward Bath Rugby for their patience
Argentina flyer Horacio Agulla admits he owes Bath Rugby a debt of gratitude for signing him when plenty of others wouldn't – vowing to start repaying them immediately. Agulla, 28, has played just 22...
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Don't leave your estate to chance
Making a will can be one of those tasks that sits at the top of your to-do list and never gets done.Yet during a time of grief for your family and friends, it can offer comfort to your loved ones and...
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Second marriages: How to protect your legacy
A consequence of increased life expectancy and a high divorce rate is that there are a growing number of people who are entering into second and even third marriages.Making wills for today's couples in...
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Dealing with a loved one's affairs when they can't
When you realise that an elderly parent or family member is reaching a point where they can no longer manage their affairs, it is often devastating for everyone involved.Trying to work out what to do...
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Make sure your will is up to date to avoid problems
Having an up-to-date will is essential if you want to ensure that your wealth is distributed as you would wish.At Stone King we recommend that you review your will every three years or when you...
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Poundland opens up in Bath
The expanding budget chain Poundland is opening a store in Bath city centre. The firm's new store in Westgate Street serves its first customers tomorrow. There will be a celebration day on Saturday...
View ArticleUpgrades: What To Do With The Old
ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Out with the old and in with the new; that is the arguable law of technology. It may come in many forms, but technology is constantly replacing and updating itself. Whilst this is...
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