Larkhall Athletic dedicate fine FA Cup win over Tiverton to boss Wayne Thorne
Larkhall Athletic defeated Calor League opponents Tiverton Town 1-0 at Plain Ham to reach the first qualifying round of the FA Cup. Rob Hobbs scored a second-half winner following good build-up play...
View ArticleRoss Stearn at the double as Bath City clip Concord Rangers' wings
MATCH REPORT: Bath City 3 Concord Rangers 1 Ross Stearn helped himself to a brace as Bath City eased to their second victory of the Skrill South season at the expense of newly-promoted Concord Rangers....
View ArticleMinerva Bath's Helen Glover wins first World Rowing Championships gold
Helen Glover struck gold at the World Rowing Championships for the first time as she and partner Polly Swann triumphed in Korea today. The duo, who came together at the start of the season, went into...
View ArticleBath Rugby switch is no problem for Leroy Houston
He may be yet to play a competitive game for Bath Rugby but life at The Rec is already pretty rosy for Leroy Houston. Eight years ago, the New Zealand-born back rower was one of the hottest properties...
View ArticleEight-hour bikeathon to help out two Bath charities
An eight-hour bikeathon challenge is being held in aid of two Bath charities.People are being urged to join the event at Bath Sports and Leisure Centre.Money raised will be split between the Forever...
View ArticleHopes for ex-care centre
Developers hope to renew their planning permission for a project that will see a derelict former care centre transformed into a hotel.An application has been submitted to Bath and North East Somerset...
View ArticleFamily fun in the sunshine at Southside event in Bath
Families enjoyed the sunshine at a fun day designed to raise the profile of a charity which supports people across Bath and north east Somerset. The Southside event, which was held at Stothert and Pitt...
View ArticleNominations for amateur "Oscars"
A number of amateur dramatic groups and actors in Bath have been nominated for a set of prestigious theatre awards. The annual Rose Bowl awards aim to encourage excellence in the amateur theatre within...
View ArticlePhotos appeal to help with dementia patients at Royal United Hospital
Photographs of Bath and the west are needed to bring comfort to patients with dementia at the Royal United Hospital.People are being asked to send in iconic images of the region to help enhance the...
View ArticleWeston Village Flower Show set to bloom
Final preparations are under way for next weekend's Weston Village Flower Show.The show opens at All Saints Centre, in the High Street, at 2.30pm on Saturday, September 7.Chair of Weston Village...
View ArticleSoothing music at the Assembly Rooms
An afternoon of guitar music is being held in Bath to support people with autism.Musical duo Howard Bryan and Rod Faulkner will be performing at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday, September 22, at...
View ArticleFestival for families at Bath City Farm
Families are urged to attend a festival at Bath City Farm to support people with mental health problems.The Mental Health Festival takes place on Saturday, September 7, from 11am until 3pm.It is...
View ArticleUniversity of Bath's role in world record transfer of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid
Real Madrid new boy Gareth Bale became the most expensive footballer in history tonight, having received a helping hand along the way from the University of Bath. The Welshman was finally prised from...
View Article'Bath Rugby backs can get even better,' says fly-half George Ford
Bath Rugby fly-half George Ford believes the club's new-look back-line have only just started to show their potential after another promising pre-season display against Ospreys. Two weeks after they...
View ArticleGuitarist Gordon Giltrap lines up date at Bath music shop
Guitarist Gordon Giltrap will be playing at a Bath music shop later this month. The 65-year-old musician will be appearing at Music Dynamics in Broad Street, from 6pm on September 18 for a meet and...
View ArticleLorry driver in court over Corsham road death
A lorry driver who is accused of causing the death of an 89-year-old man by careless driving has been released on bail by a judge. Andrew Greenalgh is said to have been behind the wheel of a Seddon...
View ArticleTeachers need freedom to inspire, says union leader
Children are being subjected to regimented school days in which they are drilled to pass tests rather than enjoy their education, a union leader has warned. There is no room and freedom in modern...
View ArticleDragon's Den tycoon Deborah Meaden signs up Strictly Come Dancing
A boardroom to ballroom swap is on the cards for West Country-born Dragon's Den tycoon Deborah Meaden who has signed up to appear on this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The hugely successful leisure...
View ArticleCrumble fans rejoice . . . bumper crop of blackberries on the way
Blackberries are set to have a bumper year, spelling good news for wildlife from dormice to foxes as well as fans of the fruit. Brambles are one of a number of species of fruiting trees and plants that...
View ArticlePublic meeting planned to tackle binge drinking problems in Bath
Restrictions on early-morning drinking and a levy on businesses serving alcohol could be considered at an inquiry day designed to look at the impact of binge drinking in Bath. Bath and North East...
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