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'Cut speed to 20mph' Brake urges Bath drivers
Bath motorists are being urged to reduce their speed to 20mph in built-up areas, in a bid to cut the number of people killed and seriously injured on the roads. The message comes from road safety...
View ArticleTrusty device that saved 700 Titanic lives
The nautical navigation aide which saved hundreds of lives by helping the first rescue ship reach the Titanic could fetch as much as £70,000 when it goes to auction in Wiltshire this week. The sextant...
View ArticleI'd love to finish the season with a victory in Brazil, says Jenson Button
Jenson Button is determined to finish the Formula One season with "a perfect weekend" and get one over on bitter rivals Ferrari. Red Bull may have wrapped up the constructors' title in the United...
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Coaching accolade for man who taught Bath's golden girls Glover and Stanning...
The man who taught Bath golden girls Helen Glover and Heather Stanning to row has been named as performance development coach of the year at the UK Coaching Awards 2012. Paul Stannard worked with the...
View ArticleGovernment's energy tariffs pledge could increase bills
Struggling families in the West were yesterday warned they could end up with higher energy bills – all because of changes that are intended to stop people being ripped off. The Government yesterday...
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Mint Room in Bath cooking up a bid for 2012 British Curry Awards
A Bath restaurant is in line to win a top prize in the curry industry. The Mint Room is among 108 restaurants nationally shortlisted for the 2012 British Curry Awards. The Lower Bristol Road restaurant...
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University of Bath hosts special tribute to football legend Ivor Powell
Representatives from the University of Bath paid tribute to footballing legend Ivor Powell during a special event at the sports training village. The event followed a funeral service for Mr Powell, who...
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Families on flood alert after torrential overnight rain
A number of flood alerts have been issued this morning following torrential overnight rain in and around Bath. The Environment Agency warned householders to expect flooding from the River Chew from...
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Meteoric rise up the recycling league table revealed by Government stats
Government figures released today have confirmed that residents in the Bath & North East Somerset Council made one of the biggest jumps of any local authority area in the country in the recycling...
View ArticleBUDGET 2013: Responding to national education reform – discussion in...
A budget for Children's Services in the Bath & North East Somerset Council area which recognises the changing role of local government in education and early years care will be discussed by the...
View ArticleChronicle owner sold to create new media business
Regional publisher Northcliffe Media, which owns ThisisBath and The Bath Chronicle, is to be sold to create a new media business. Local World, created from the newspapers and websites of Northcliffe...
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Family's thanks after missing Bath woman Janet Aplin found safe
The family of a Bath woman who went missing have thanked the community for its help in finding her. Janet Aplin, 58, who went missing on Sunday, was found unhurt at 11pm last night in the Oldfield Park...
View ArticleUniversity applications from Bath youngsters down by 18%
The number of young people in Bath applying to go to university has dropped by 18 per cent since the introduction of tuition fees. New statistics show that applications in the city have fallen at...
View ArticleGolden start for new University of Bath student Gemma Howell
University of Bath student and judo player Gemma Howell has won her first World Cup title since moving to study and train in the city. Howell, who is in the first year of a Sport and Exercise Science...
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Christmas is key to top-four ambition for Bath Rugby, says Michael Claassens
Michael Claassens admits that if Bath Rugby are to reach their stated ambition of becoming a top-four side again in the Aviva Premiership then this Christmas period is as big as it gets. The Rec outfit...
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Wiltshire on flood alert due to heavy rain
Towns in Wiltshire have been put on flood alert after heavy rainfall yesterday and last night. Rural areas of the county have been warned of flooding across roads and footpaths and people have been...
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Lucky escape as 50ft tree crashes onto parked cars in Bath
Drivers in Bath had a lucky escape today as a 50ft tree crashed onto parked cars. The tree smashed into cars parked in Weston Park Road as travel plans were plunged into chaos by the continued...
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Flooding advice: what to do and who to call
Flood alerts have been issued in Bath today following torrential overnight downpours, with flooding expected from the River Chew from Chew Stoke to Keynsham. But what should you do if you are affected...
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Rail passengers face cancellations and severe delays as flooding blocks lines
Rail travellers faced severe disruption today as the flooding aftermath of the torrential downpours left train lines blocked. Passengers were warned not to travel unless necessary as those heading for...
View ArticleD-Day looms for future of Bath's Recreation Ground
The long-running saga over the future of Bath's Recreation Ground is entering its final chapter. Councillors will next week give their backing to proposals to be published by the Charity Commission...
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