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'Why would anyone want to tear down my sister's tribute?'
The sister of a woman who died after she set fire to herself has been left devastated after thieves stole a plaque put up in her memory.Christine Warren, 54, from Bathwick, died after she set light to...
View ArticleThe cost of standing idle
Many drivers have long believed that they waste more fuel by turning their car engine off and on again than by leaving it idling.In fact, research shows that leaving it running for as little as ten...
View ArticleBus services under threat as council looks to save on £1 million subsidy
A number of bus services could be under threat as Bath and North East Somerset Council looks at the most effective way of spending the £1-million-a-year it costs to subsidise them.The local authority...
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Bath drivers could be ordered to turn their engines off
Drivers in the centre of Bath could be ordered to turn their engines off if they are parked up for more than two minutes under new plans to target pollution.Bath and North East Somerset Council is...
View ArticleA £30,000 wine haul
Burglars have stolen between £20,000 and £30,000 of wine from a house in Combe Down.Police are investigating the crime which happened some time between Monday, November 19 and Friday, November 23.The...
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Family return to Bath from a great year travelling the world
They say there's no place like home.And travel writer Lindsay Hawdon would agree after returning to the Bath area at the end of a year-long odyssey with her two young sons.Lindsay, 41, who has spent...
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Jahmene 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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Protesting mums force cafe U-turn on breastfeeding ban
A Frome cafe owner has apologised unreservedly to the town's new mums after banning breastfeeding from his premises in a Twitter rant. Chris Woodage, who owns the recently opened cafe, Crocker and...
View ArticleFAN'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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Green homes needed for weekend showcase
Homeowners and tenants with examples of energy saving measures in their homes are being encouraged to sign-up to Bath Green Homes – a community project run by Bath & North East Somerset Council,...
View ArticleTake part in the two minute engine switch-off
Drivers in the centre of Bath are being encouraged by Bath & North East Somerset Council to switch off their engine if they are stopping for over 2 minutes in Bath – most of main roads of which are...
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Council wins lottery in bid for Roman coins!
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has given its initial support to Bath & North East Somerset Council to help it develop a range of activities around one of the largest hoards of Roman coins ever...
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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...
View Article£10,000 donated to Bath winter fuel appeal to help elderly people
A campaign to get people to donate the winter fuel payments they do not need has so far brought in more than £10,000 in Bath.A city councillor has become the latest person to donate his payment to...
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