Bath Rugby Ladies to host pre-season camp at Lambridge
Newcomers are invited to attend Bath Rugby Ladies' pre-season camp at Lambridge this weekend. The event will focus on fitness and rugby theory and includes a walk-in sports massage clinic, team...
View ArticleLades take honours for first time in Lansdown GC's Pop Camm Trophy
Two ladies took the Pop Camm Trophy honours for the first time when Lansdown taged its only mixed singles competition. The maximum handicap allowance for the Trophy is 18 but that did not stop Catriona...
View ArticleBath GC reach Pickeridge Bowl semi-finals with victory over Burnham and Berrow
A very strong Burnham and Berrow side were dispatched as Bath reached the Pickeridge Bowl semi-finals with a 3-2 victory Mendip GC. Steve Francis led from the front in the scratch singles contest with...
View ArticleProtests continue over parking charges in Royal Victoria Park in Bath
Residents and councillors are continuing to lobby Bath and North East Somerset Council over the introduction of parking charges in Royal Victoria Park. The Conservative group is calling for two hours'...
View ArticleBobby Crutchley making no predictions on England's European hockey chances
Head coach Bobby Crutchley admits he is not sure how his England men's team will do at the TriFinance EuroHockey Championships in Antwerp, Belgium next week. Bath-based Crutchley's 18-strong squad...
View ArticleSomerset will learn lessons from t20 quarter-final defeat
Dave Nosworthy hopes Somerset's players can learn valuable lessons after missing out on Twenty20 finals day for the first time since 2008. Somerset were beaten by three wickets, with one over to spare,...
View ArticleCraig Kieswetter's brilliance not enough as Somerset miss out Twenty20 finals...
Somerset will not be appearing at a fifth successive Twenty20 finals day, after they suffered a three-wicket defeat in a frenetic and at times heated quarter-final against Surrey. The visitors' total...
View ArticleHeatwave killed 50,000 fish . . . but it may have been worse
The recent heatwave has led to tens of thousands of fish dying in rivers and lakes, but officials say the toll could have been much higher if they hadn't rescued many more. The hot weather and low...
View ArticleRenewed hope for family of right-to-die campaigner Tony Nicklinson
The daughter of right-to-die campaigner Tony Nicklinson said they had renewed hope despite last week's court defeat, because the small print of the judges' verdict contained 'a few rays of sunshine'....
View ArticleTeacher accused of sex offences against four pupils
A teacher appeared in court yesterday charged with sex offences against four pupils. Alexander Thomas, who taught at a school in Corsham, Wiltshire, appeared at Swindon Crown Court. No charges were put...
View ArticleVideo: Bath Rugby host battle to win first silverware of the season at...
THE battle to win club rugby's first silverware of the season draws to a close on Friday - and those taking part all have their eyes on glory. Fighting for success are Worcester Warriors, Leicester...
View ArticleNatalia Sheppard loses out at World Fencing Championships
Bath's Natalia Sheppard was beaten in the last 64 of the women's foil at the World Fencing Championships in Budapest, Hungary this morning. The 29-year-old won two of her six poule matches on Monday,...
View ArticleDefiant Dai Greene: "I believe I can defend my world title"
Dai Greene is hoping his renowned ability to produce on the biggest stage will help him beat the odds and bring home another medal from the World Championships. The defending 400m hurdles champion...
View ArticleFamily claim they are being forced to move after threats from Bath takeaway...
A family living above a Bath takeaway have said they have been forced to try to sell their property after receiving threats from members of staff. The Pasmore family were speaking at a licensing review...
View ArticleUp, up and away as balloon fiesta ready for lift-off
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a teapot-shaped balloon heading towards Bath drifting over from Bristol. Europe's largest balloon fiesta begins tomorrow as hundreds of balloons gear up for take...
View Article50 not out! Mike Bishop, 66, completes half century of seasons playing for...
A 66-year-old man is about to complete his 50th consecutive season for South Stoke Cricket Club. Mike Bishop started playing for the team when he was just 17 years old and has never missed a season...
View ArticleJoe Evans and Nick Woodbridge confirmed to take on world
Nineteen-year-old Joe Evans and double Olympian Nick Woodbridge have both been confirmed in the British team to compete at this month's Modern Pentathlon World Championships in Chinese Taipei. It means...
View ArticleBefore the magistrates
These are among the latest cases to be dealt with by Bath Magistrates' Court.Jennifer Sweet, 49, of Market Place, Corsham, was fined £60 and given three penalty points for speeding.Marcin Teska, 27, of...
View ArticleGrace Davies-Redmond sets another heptathlon PB on way to silver medal
Grace Davies-Redmond added another national medal to her growing collection with a superb silver at the England Athletics Combined Events Championships. The most recent winner of the Running Bath...
View ArticleHolly Rush returns with bronze from World Mountain Marathon Championships
Holly Rush overcame a heavy fall to help Great Britain win the team bronze medal at the World Mountain Marathon Championships in Poland on Saturday. The Team Bath international, pictured, added the...
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