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Marcus Trescothick named Somerset CCC captain for 2014 season
Marcus Trescothick has retained the Somerset captaincy for 2014, the club announced this morning. The Keynsham-raised opener, who helped England win the Ashes in 2005, will be assisted by vice-captain...
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Tearful I'm A Celebrity camper Rebecca Adlington revealed ex-Miss Bath Amy...
Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington has told former Miss Bath Amy Willerton she made her feel "insecure". The Olympic swimming champion broke down in tears on I'm A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of...
View ArticleFrench experts reveal Britons' wine faux pas
Restaurant customers would rather pick wine by numbers than risk mispronouncing a new name, say experts. Wine experts yesterday revealed the embarrassing blunders committed by millions of Britons....
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Parents pay tribute to 19-year-old Bath cyclist Jake Gilmore
The parents of cyclist Jake Gilmore, who died in a hit-and-run incident in Bath, have said they will "cherish" their memories of him. Toby and Sue Gilmore, who are understood to live in Somerset, have...
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Davey Wilson returns as Bath Rugby make three changes for trip to London Wasps
Bath Rugby have made three changes to the side that saw off Exeter Chiefs in the LV= Cup ahead of their trip to London Wasps on Sunday (2pm). David Wilson returns from England duty to take the...
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New funding for University of Bath centres to train engineers of the future
The University of Bath has received a share of £350 million of funding to expand its work in training the scientists and engineers of the future. The money from the Engineering and Physical Sciences...
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Comedian Jack Whitehall wrote new book Him & Me while staying in Bath
Comedian Jack Whitehall and his acting agent father Michael have revealed they wrote their new book while staying in Bath. The duo are visiting the city next month to promote Him & Me, a humorous...
View ArticleTemporary traffic lights on Warminster Road in Bath until mid-January
Temporary traffic lights will cause delays on the A36 at Bathampton for several weeks from Monday. Footpath resurfacing work will start on Monday and continue until the middle of January. The Highways...
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Bath bar and restaurant Portvcale repossessed by landlord
A Bath restaurant and bar run by an aspiring actor has suddenly closed. Portvcale, in St James's Parade, is not trading at the moment, with a notice posted by bailiffs Penham Excel saying the...
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Bath traffic: No reported incidents so far this evening
Traffic is running reasonably freely around Bath this evening, with no major incidents to report. There are some queues in the usual areas, including London Road, but this is down to volume of traffic....
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Man injured in Chew Magna crash has died
A man who was injured in a crash in Chew Magna this morning has died in hospital. Lee Dumphy, from Hartcliffe in Bristol, was the rear seat passenger in a Ford Ka, which crashed in Denny Lane at around...
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The day shy, little Sachin Tendulkar charmed Trowbridge before becoming...
Sachin Tendulkar has just retired from international cricket, confident of going down in the history books as one of the greatest ever players, but Tristan Cork looks back at the day when he wowed the...
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Fishermen hunt Keith the seal in River Severn
A major mammal-hunt costing £5,000 was launched in the River Severn yesterday to catch an errant wild seal called Keith.It has been roaming the inland waterways after she got lost last year and swam...
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Baker Duncan Glendinning of the Thoughtful Bread Company helps build his new...
He is better known for making bread but a Bath baker is turning his hand to DIY to help build his new city centre shop.This time last year Duncan Glendinning, co-founder of the Thoughtful Bread...
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Curo stages Winter Warmer events for older people in Twerton, Timsbury and...
People from across Bath and north east Somerset have been trying to beat the cold with a series of Winter Warmer events.Curo put on three events for clients in the sheltered and independent living...
View ArticleHow Doctor Who went from zero to hero in 50 Earth years
Five decades on, Dr Who remains cult viewing with legions of loyal fans the world over. As the BBC prepares to show its special 50th anniversary episode tonight, Sarah Morgan visits the famous set in...
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Gary Gold calls for United front ahead of Bath's Aviva A League semi-final
Gary Gold has urged all Bath Rugby fans to get behind their bid to reach the Aviva A League final next week. Bath United host Sale Jets on Monday (7.30pm), with tickets free for the last-four clash at...
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CircleBath hospital at Peasedown St John adopts new patient safety scheme
An award-winning scheme that allows any member of staff to immediately halt an operation or treatment if they feel a patient is in danger is being rolled out to a hospital near Bath.The CircleBath...
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Bath Rugby scrum-half Peter Stringer wary of Wasps' physicality
Peter Stringer is expecting a physical afternoon when Bath Rugby take on Wasps in the Aviva Premiership tomorrow (2pm). Bath travel to Adams Park looking for a seventh straight win in all competitions....
View ArticleIPL and Eduserv create website to help young people
Two Bath businesses have joined forces to help transform young people's lives.A website has been launched to enable teenagers to match their skills and interests with suitable work placements.The site...
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