Skaters enjoy the festive fun at Bath's ice rink
Families have been getting into the festive spirit by taking to the ice at Bath's rink. Bath on Ice, in Royal Victoria Park, opened yesterday and is already proving popular with locals and visitors who...
View ArticleCrane work closes Crescent Lane in Bath
Part of a busy Bath road has been closed for two days to allow work to take place on a new development. A large crane has been positioned in Crescent Lane in connection with the development of new...
View ArticleCalls for end to parking charges in Bath's Royal Victoria Park
A survey of 240 people who use Royal Victoria Park in Bath has shown that the vast majority are opposed to the new parking charges. Steve Watkins, who runs the refreshments and amusement concessions in...
View ArticleDave Pratt goal extends Bath City's Skrill South unbeaten run with 1-0 win...
MATCH REPORT: Bath City 1 Maidenhead United 0 Bath City may have only moved up one league place in the Skrill South after their 1-0 victory over Maidenhead United at Mayday Trust Park, but they now sit...
View ArticleMalawi trip changes Monkton Combe School pupils' lives
Pupils from Monkton Combe School enjoyed a "life-changing" trip to Malawi.The group of students took part in a number of activities, including making mud bricks to build new schools, reading to and...
View ArticleGrandparents sit down with children for lunch at Keynsham's Castle Primary...
Grandparents have been sitting down to enjoy a school lunch with primary school children as part of a new partnership project.The pilot scheme between Age UK B&NES and the Food for Life Partnership...
View ArticleOldfield School wins Artsmark Gold award again
Oldfield School has been awarded Artsmark Gold for the fifth time.The award is designed to show the school's commitment to dance, art, music and drama.Head teacher Kim Sparling, pictured, said it was a...
View ArticleAge UK B&NES launches competition for over-60s
Older people in Bath are being asked to share what makes them feel full of life.A competition is being run by Age UK B&NES to celebrate the older generation.Full of Life encourages people to send...
View ArticleLIVE: London Wasps v Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby will be hoping to extend their winning run to seven games when they take on London Wasps. The Aviva Premiership clash signals the start of a crucial period for Bath as they chase silverware...
View ArticleWeek of action on domestic violence as Clare's Law to be extended
A week of action has begun to encourage the reporting of domestic violence. Avon and Somerset Police are raising the profile of the work they do to tackle domestic abuse as part of a national awareness...
View ArticleBanglo owner to open new restaurant in Green Park Tavern next door
Two of the owners of a popular bar and restaurant gutted in a fire earlier this year are to open a new business - in the pub next door. Banglo director Robbie Tack and his brother Jamie are opening a...
View ArticleFans get the first glimpse of the new Dr Who Peter Capaldi
Viewers around the world saw Peter Capaldi make his first brief appearance as The Doctor – along with each of his past regenerations – in the 50th anniversary episode of Doctor Who. The programme,...
View ArticlePrince Harry makes final checks ahead of Walking With The Wounded South Pole...
Prince Harry has been getting used to life in the sub-zero conditions of the Antarctic ahead of his charity trek with wounded servicemen and women. The 29-year-old made some final adjustments to the...
View ArticleSir Bruce Forsyth: I know I'm on borrowed time on Strictly Come Dancing
Sir Bruce Forsyth believes he is living "on borrowed time" and says the relentless schedule of Strictly Come Dancing "can drag you down". But despite feeling his age, the 85-year-old TV presenter, who...
View ArticleKyle Eastmond to make Bath Rugby return in tonight's Aviva A League semi-final
Kyle Eastmond is expected to return to action for Bath Rugby in this evening's Aviva A League semi=final following his 'walk-out' at Sale Sharks earlier this month. The England centre has not played...
View ArticleFearsome forward pack set up win at Wasps, says Bath Rugby head coach Mike Ford
Head coach Mike Ford heaped praise on Bath Rugby's pack as they picked up a first win at Wasps for five years with a 28-5 success in the Aviva Premiership yesterday. Fijian winger Semesa Rokoduguni...
View Article44-year-old Bath man arrested in connection with Melanie Hall murder
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Bath hospital worker Melanie Hall. The 44-year-old was arrested at his home in Bath at 8.30am last Tuesday as part of the high-profile...
View ArticleSomerset skipper Marcus Trescothick: Jonathan Trott was right to leave Ashes...
Marcus Trescothick believes England batsman Jonathan Trott "definitely" has made the correct decision to leave the Ashes tour with a stress-related illness. Trott has endured an ongoing battle with the...
View ArticleUniversity of Bath research shows that cyclists' outfits do not stop...
Researchers at the University of Bath have revealed there seems to be nothing a cyclist can do to stop some motorists passing dangerously close while overtaking. Dr Ian Walker, from the department of...
View ArticleSuper Semesa Rokoduguni praises Bath Rugby team-mates after two-try salvo at...
Two-try hero Semesa Rokoduguni lauded his Bath Rugby team-mates after inspiring their seventh straight win in all competitions on Sunday. The Fijian winger touched down either side of half-time as Bath...
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