Kate Smith scoops four trophies at Bath Golf Club's Ladies Spring Meeting
Kate Smith picked up four trophies after dominating the Ladies Spring Meeting at Bath Golf Club last week. The former captain collected the Anderson Bowl, Hilda Breakwell Plate, Grandmother Bowl and...
View ArticleFAN'S VIEW: European glory is now a seven-year itch for Bath Rugby supporters
Bath Rugby supporter Glyn Edwards gives his take on events at The Rec... Events last weekend in Dublin were a painful reminder to Bath supporters of what the past had delivered in the finals of both...
View ArticlePetrol station faces demolition to make way for student flats
A Bath petrol station could be knocked down to make way for new student accommodation. Plans to demolish the Radway petrol station, at Odd Down, and build a block of student flats have been submitted...
View ArticleWorrying report on decline of south west's wildlife
A sobering picture of the health of the west's natural world has been published today. A groundbreaking report launched by a coalition of leading conservation and research organisations reflects the...
View ArticleFuture's digital switch offsetting revenue dip
Revenue is down at a Bath-based publisher but the company's switch to digital continues to pay off. Future has revealed a one per cent drop in revenue to £49.4 million for the first half of the year....
View Article50 Words, Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath
There really should be a safety warning for couples on this, the third play of the Ustinov's excellent American season. Michael Weller's 50 Words is an incisive, insightful and, frequently, downright...
View ArticleOfficial: NHS 111 call line not safe
It is a diagnosis most patients would have given months ago – but top NHS officials last night finally admitted the chaotic implementation of the non-emergency 111 number has harmed patient safety....
View ArticleDon't be a dummy when listening to your music
The harmful effects of loud music are on show in an innovative display in Wiltshire this week. As part of Noise Action Week a dummy head is showing how headphone volume can affect hearing as part of a...
View ArticleAccused of stabbing
A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with a stabbing in Bath.Diman Ramazan, from Bristol, has been charged with wounding with intent, threatening a person with a blade or sharply-pointed...
View ArticleSchool holds a healthy celebration
Staff, pupils and parents at a Bath school exercised together to celebrate healthy lifestyles.King Edward's Pre-Prep and Nursery has been awarded the Healthy Schools Certificate from Bath and North...
View ArticleTop ten sights in Bath
The Roman BathsMuseum of CostumeHolburne MuseumParade GardensRoyal CrescentThe CircusJane Austen CentreThe Pump RoomsBath AbbeyThe American Museum
View ArticleHoliday fever!
With a Bank Holiday approaching there is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a three-day weekend away with the family, spend some quality time with a new book or meet up with old friends to let your hair...
View Article'Nasty assault' on father and son
A drunken attack on a father and son has led to an 18-week suspended prison sentence for a 27-year-old man from Bath.Bath Magistrates described the attack on parish councillor Geoff Fuller and his son...
View ArticleParents show support after Twerton Infants told to improve
Parents have rallied round to show their support for the head and staff at a Bath primary school which has been told it needs to improve by Ofsted.Inspectors have downgraded Twerton Infants from "good"...
View ArticleBath sweethearts get engaged on Phantom of the Opera West End stage
After his girlfriend bravely battled six brain haemorrhages and brain surgery, Jamie Bradbury thought it was time to make her feel special.And that's exactly what he did, getting down on one knee on...
View ArticleGoing for Growth . . . £25m lifeline thrown to Bath businesses
New hope has emerged for businesses hit by a double-dip recession, rising unemployment and a reluctance by banks to lend.Things may be about to change with the announcement that £25 million worth of...
View ArticleCouple seek Bath taxi driver who came to rescue of mother who went into labour
A visiting couple whose baby boy was almost born in a car in the middle of Bath are trying to track down a taxi driver who helped them get to hospital.Jeremy and Becky Holland were on holiday in...
View ArticleIlluminate Bath returns . . . for one night only tomorrow
One of Bath's best-known tourist sites is to become the backdrop for a display of lights and animations.The successful Illuminate Bath event is returning for one night only.It is focusing its attention...
View ArticleShoulder injury forces Bath Rugby centre Dan Hipkiss into shock retirement
Bath Rugby have been left stunned by the shock retirement of centre Dan Hipkiss through injury. The former England international arrived at The Rec in 2011 but has not played since damaging his...
View ArticleI deserved better treatment from Bath City after 20-goal season, says striker...
Hot-shot Charlie Griffin has accused Bath City of showing him a lack of respect over the way they handled his surprise exit from the club last week. Griffin finished at the top of the club's scoring...
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