FAN'S VIEW: I was so grateful to be at HQ on 'surreal' Saturday
Bath Rugby supporter Glyn Edwards gives his take on events at The Rec...As an RFU honorary steward, last Saturday created rather a large poser for me – whether to follow Bath up to Welford Road for the...
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Bath crack house raid is welcomed by neighbours
Neighbours have cautiously welcomed the closure of a drugs den in a Bath block of flats – but say something should have been done sooner. A joint operation by the police and social landlord, the...
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Bath's history under threat of pollution
The extent of Bath's pollution problem has been revealed as a new review shows that some of the city's most historic sites are now being affected. A study into the air quality around the city has...
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Singer Jahmene Douglas is X Factor favourite
Singer Jahmene Douglas was yesterday the bookies' favourite to win the X Factor. The 22-year-old, who grew up in Peasedown St John, is being tipped to win the show with odds of 11/8, beating James...
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National Trust to run Beechen Cliff slopes overlooking heart of Bath
Plans are being put into place to hand over management of a stretch of Bath woodland with spectacular views of the city to the National Trust. The Beechen Cliff slopes, which run down from Alexandra...
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New plans for Tesco supermarket at former Bath Press site to be considered...
A new plan for a Tesco store at the former Bath Press site is due to be considered by councillors next week.The supermarket giant has long been trying to establish a strong presence in the city, and...
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Royal United Hospital celebrates 80th birthday
People with items relating to the history of the Royal United Hospital are being asked to bring them along for an exhibition. To mark the 80th anniversary of the hospital being on the Combe Park site,...
View ArticleBright future for Bath's Little Theatre cinema in new £47m deal
The boss of the Little Theatre Cinema says a multi-million pound buyout will only mean good things for the venue. Manager Martin Jennings-Wright told the Chronicle the sale of Picturehouse, which the...
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Bid for lottery money to put priceless Roman coins found in Bath on show
Lottery money is being sought to put on display a priceless hoard of Roman coins found in Bath. Experts have been amazed at the discovery of the Beau Street Hoard - a collection of around 22,000 coins...
View ArticleAppeal for antique watch lost in Bath
A woman is offering up a reward for the return of her lost antique watch.Lucy Woodroffe, from Northend, near Batheason, believes she may have mislaid her Oyster Rolex in George Street, at around 11am...
View ArticleBath students given fire safety advice
Students in Bath are being given fire safety advice with the help of a Hollywood-style movie trailer.Avon Fire and Rescue have launched Fatal Distraction, which highlights the dangers of leaving...
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Seven new buses head for Bath in £900k investment
Seven new low-floor buses equipped with leather seats will soon be running on a key route through Bath. Operator First has spent £900,000 on the buses which will be used on the 13 route between Foxhill...
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Villagers in Chew Stoke assured that work will be done to combat future floods
A village badly affected by last month's heavy rainfall will see flood defence work carried to prevent further tragedies. Around 50 people attended a meeting in Chew Stoke last night to find out what...
View ArticleNick Clegg at Rotork in Bath
The Deputy Prime Minister was in Bath this morning meeting business leaders. Nick Clegg visited Rotork and had a tour of its Brassmill Lane facilities before meeting apprentices and staff. Mr Clegg...
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Nick Clegg in Bath to talk up Government's Youth Contract
The Deputy Prime Minister has been to Bath to promote the benefit of apprentices to the city's economy. Nick Clegg visited one of city's biggest companies, Rotork, last week where he met staff and some...
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Bathampton school project earns green award
A school building project at Bathampton has won a major green award.The project for the construction of a new 30-pupil reception year classroom designed and overseen by Bath and North East Somerset...
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Royal United Hospital team created to help diabetic children
Children with diabetes are being given support by a specialist team at the Royal United Hospital.A new paediatric diabetes team has been put together to help youngsters not only in hospital but at...
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Blind Bath cyclist raises £100,000 for charity
A fundraiser from Bath who lost his sight as a teenager has now collected £100,000 after completing a 1,000-mile cycle ride from Land's End to John O'GroatsChris Mairs, 55, from Twerton, took the back...
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Moves to make city properties warmer
People across Bath could have their homes improved to make them warmer during winter in a bid to bring down the £3.8 million care bill for treating patients made ill by the cold.The Government's Green...
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Bath firefighter shares his knowledge with Macedonian counterparts
A firefighter from Bath has put 30 of his Macedonian counterparts through their paces as part of a specialist training programme.The idea is they are trained up to instructor level so they can return...
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