Artwork by stroke survivors on display
More than 100 pieces of art created by stroke survivors are on display in Bath. The aim of the exhibition, called Stroke of Genius, is to show how it is possible to overcome disabilities caused by...
View ArticleDave Attwood returns as Bath Rugby made six changes for Harlequins trip
Dave Attwood will return as one of six personnel changes for Bath Rugby when they visit Aviva Premiership champions Harlequins tomorrow (2.15pm). The former Gloucester lock will partner club captain...
View ArticleFirst homes in £60 million Somerset Place development in Bath are sold
The first homes emerging from a £60 million restoration scheme in Bath have been sold. Developers are transforming a series of five-storey, grade 1 listed houses at Somerset Place after Bath Spa...
View ArticleBath's golden rowing girls Helen Glover and Heather Stanning honoured by the...
Two Bath rowers who became the first British women to win an Olympic title were awarded MBEs as their coach praised their achievements. Helen Glover and Heather Stanning, who honed their remarkable...
View ArticleMan in court accused of biting off part of the ear of Casualty star Clive Mantle
A man accused of biting off part of the ear of ex-Casualty star Clive Mantle has appeared in court. The 55-year-old star, who lives in Box, near Bath, was bitten in a Newcastle hotel last month. Philip...
View ArticlePlans for Bath's first casino move a step closer
The developers behind Bath's first casino have said they hope building work could start early next year with a view to open by the end of 2015. Deeley Freed, the firm behind the £14 million Saw Close...
View ArticleWork to sort out Morrisons junction on London Road in Bath now complete
Work to tackle hold-ups on London Road outside the Morrisons supermarket has now been completed. The improvements at the junction are part of Bath and North East Somerset Council's £27 million Bath...
View ArticleInspirational Mat Gilbert is 'just one of the guys' at Bath Rugby
Earlier this year, Gary Gold described Mat Gilbert as an inspiration. As the country's only deaf professional sportsperson it is hard not to agree with the Bath Rugby head coach's assessment. The man...
View ArticleKit competition winner earns £1,000 for Bath City causes
Bath City Community Foundation and Bath City Youth have been given a £1,000 funding boost between them after a fan won a national competition. Daniel Tanner donated 300 football shirts to housebuilder...
View ArticleSnowboarder Jamie Barrow targeting British speed record
Jamie Barrow is hoping to go downhill very fast next week when he attempts to set the first British speed snowboarding record. The Bath-based Sky Sports Living for Sport Athlete mentor had been hoping...
View ArticleBell pub owner Ian Wood accepts community buy-out offer from regulars
Regulars at a popular Bath pub have now had their offer to buy it officially accepted. A rapid fundraising drive saw a co-operative formed to protect the character of the Bell in Walcot Street bring in...
View ArticlePolitical activist Bruce Kent visits Bath
Political activist Bruce Kent visited Bath as part of his bid to highlight the wasteful spending on the Trident missile system. Mr Kent is visiting places across the UK with his Scrap Trident Tour, and...
View ArticleMade in Chelsea star Jamie Laing meets fans in Bath
Reality star Jamie Laing caused a stir in Bath with his sweet treats. The star of hit series Made in Chelsea was in Bath to open his Candy Kittens pop up store in Milsom Place as part of Bath in...
View ArticleThe best moustaches in the country were on display in Bath
The best moustaches from across the country were on display in Bath. People with a passion for the upper lip hair visited the city for the annual general meeting of The Handlebar Club. The club was...
View ArticleAston Martin and Porsche stolen from house in Bathwick in Bath
Two distinctive luxury cars - one an Aston Martin - with personalised numberplates have been stolen from a house in Bath. Police are appealing to the public for help in finding the cars which were...
View ArticleBattling Bath City denied victory in Blue Square South by late Eastleigh...
MATCH REPORT: Bath City 1 (Griffin, pen 63) Eastleigh 1 (Watkins 90+4) Eastleigh substitute Adam Watkins bagged a dramatic equaliser in the last minute of stoppage time to deny Bath City victory in...
View ArticleVideo: Shoppers join the Bath in Fashion fun
Bath was the centre of fashion fun today as shops across the city hosted special events for Bath in Fashion. Among the highlights were a red carpet event where shoppers acted like celebrities and had...
View ArticleEngland pair's second-half scores hand Bath Rugby defeat at Harlequins
MATCH REPORT: Harlequins 23 Bath Rugby 9 Bath Rugby's faint top-four hopes were extinguished as second-half scores from Danny Care and Ugo Monye sealed victory for Aviva Premiership champions...
View ArticleVideo: Labour leader Ed Miliband on the campaign trail in Chippenham
Labour leader Ed Miliband was on the campaign trail in Chippenham today. Mr Miliband was in the town to boost his party support ahead of the Wiltshire Unitary Elections next month. Take a look as Mr...
View ArticleOlympic champion Ed McKeever wins on first outing since London 2012 triumph
Olympic canoeing champion Ed McKeever made a winning return to competitive action at the British selection event in Nottingham. The London 2012 hero was racing for the first time since his famous...
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