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Police apologise for arrest of landlord in Joanna Yeates murder probe
The innocent landlord of murdered Bristol landscape architect Joanna Yeates has said police need to realise how distressing being wrongly arrested for her killing was after receiving a letter from the...
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Welsh university advert shot in Mendips 'because Wales is too wet'
AN advert for a Welsh university could backfire and bring students to Somerset instead. The true location of the patriotic advert for the University of South Wales featuring Hollywood actor Ioan...
View ArticleParalympic star Richard Whitehead passes Bath on way to running 40 marathons...
A BRITISH double leg amputee and Paralympic gold medallist has passed Bath in his bid to complete 40 marathons in 40 days and raise £1 million for charity.Richard Whitehead, 37, who was awarded his MBE...
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Video: Billy Smart's Circus comes to Bath
Jugglers, clowns and acrobats are among the talented performers impressing crowds at a circus which is visiting Bath this week. Billy Smart's Circus is making its first full tour of Great Britain for...
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Latest traffic and travel in and around Bath
UPDATE 1.45pm: The road has been re-opened ---- The A3062 Bradford Road in Combe Down has been blocked after a car hit a parked vehicle. Police were called to the scene at 11.45 to find a Vauxhall...
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Josh Low: "Bath City paid price for sitting on the lead"
Josh Low says Bath City must show more of a killer instinct when they travel to Staines Town in Skrill South tonight (7.45pm). The winger made his first start of the season in Saturday's frustrating...
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Bath tattoo artist Toni Moore makes her mark on cover of Skin Deep
Bath-based custom tattoo and fine artist Toni Moore celebrates the launch of her new clothing brand Hungry For Moore by gracing the cover of the October edition of premier tattoo magazine Skin Deep....
View ArticleFarmers fury as Chinese sky lantern ban is vetoed
The Government's refusal to ban Chinese sky lanterns has angered farming organisations in the West Country. The Country Land & Business Association (CLA) said the decision was based on an...
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Police release CCTV images of drunken Bath train yobs
A group of men caused trouble on a train between Bath and Swindon, abusing other passengers and attempting to climb into the overhead luggage racks. Police have released pictures of three men they...
View ArticleWindfall for Met Office as bonus £1m rains down
The sun certainly shone for weather forecasters in the last year – as they landed nearly £1million in bonus payments for getting weather predictions correct. Figures released yesterday showed...
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Nicole Walters guides Melissa Reid to World Para-Triathlon Championships gold
Nicole Walters was "grinning from ear to ear" after guiding Melissa Reid to victory in the World Para-Triathlon Championships. The City of Bath College student engagement officer said being at the...
View ArticleFor sale: Selection from the Methuen Collection at Corsham Court
Chorley's will be offering a rich selection of works of art from the distinguished Methuen Collection at Corsham Court, Wiltshire, next week. The Methuen family have been associated with Corsham Court...
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Bath grandmother Jean Woods is star of Channel 4's Fabulous Fashionistas
A glamorous granny who loves to buy the latest fashions from Topshop and Urban Outfitters has refused to tone down her young dress sense – despite being 76. Widow Jean Woods boosts a wardrobe full of...
View ArticleKeynsham mechanic crushed beneath six-ton dumper truck
A mechanic was crushed to death under a six-ton dumper truck which went into reverse while he was cleaning it, an inquest heard yesterday. Qualified service fitter Paul Lees, 61, was instructed to...
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Bath's Ben Rockett to head for Arctic in new cycle challenge
He holds the record for cycling the length of the country and back again but a Bath graduate is now planning to head for the Arctic in a new challenge. Bath based Ben Rockett, 26, hopes to cycle the...
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Sir Terry Pratchett hits out in new blog for Alzheimer's Research UK
Novelist Sir Terry Pratchett has accused the Government of withholding cash for vital dementia research while leaving care services to "paper over the cracks." The Salisbury-based author of the popular...
View ArticleSaltford housing to be decided by Eric Pickles
An appeal over 99 new homes in Saltford is to be decided by Eric Pickles. Developer Crest Nicholson wants to build the homes on land off Manor Road but the plans were rejected by Bath and North East...
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Ronnie O'Sullivan asked to name names following match-fixing outburst
Five-times snooker world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is to be asked to name names following an outburst about match-fixing in the wake of Stephen Lee's guilt. The Trowbridge player was found guilty in...
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FAN'S VIEW: Victory would be best response to Saracens' Gavin Henson stunt
Bath Rugby supporter Glyn Edwards gives his take on events at The Rec... Two games into a new season is far too early to be making a serious assessment of Bath's prospects for the rest of a league...
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Want to swim against Olympic hero Michael Jamieson?
Local people are being given the chance to take on Olympic silver-medalist Michael Jamieson in the pool next week – but they will have to sign up quickly. Jamieson will be joined by fellow London 2012...
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