Video: Bath man rows six marathons in six days - without going near water.
A Bath plasterer tested his strength to the limit by rowing six marathons in six days. The gruelling challenge saw Chris Eames row more than 150 miles without going near any water. Instead he covered...
View ArticleBath United name strong team for tonight's Aviva A League final
Bath United have named a strong side for tonight's Aviva A League final against Northampton Wanderers at Franklin's Gardens (7.30pm). Prop Kane Palma-Newport will lead a Bath team featuring nine...
View ArticleWeather set to deliver a wet and windy Christmas
Shoppers maybe wishing for a white Christmas but the weather is more likely to deliver high winds and torrential rain as forecasters predict a stormy run-up to the festive period. Another...
View ArticleFine for woman who ignored lollipop lady in Midsomer Norton
A young driver who failed to stop her car for a lollipop lady has been fined. Now motorists who fail to stop for the lollipop are being warned they face hefty penalties following an incident outside St...
View ArticleLIVE: Northampton Wanderers v Bath United
Follow all the action live from Franklin's Gardens as Bath United take on Northampton Wanderers in the Aviva A League final. Don't forget to add your comments and messages of support.
View ArticleTesco waiting for decision on Bath Press site
Tesco will find out this week whether or not it can build a new supermarket in the city. Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles, will make the decision following a...
View ArticleAward-winning Bath PC Adrian Secker invited to Mayor's reception
An award-winning Bath police officer has been given another accolade – a civic reception in the Mayor's parlour. PC Adrian Secker was invited to the Guildhall to mark being named Avon and Somerset's...
View ArticleBath man who glassed nightclubber spared jail after appeal from victim
A man who glassed a nightclubber in the eye has been spared jail after his victim urged a judge to show clemency. Robyn Wilkins, 23, from Bath, was partying with friends in Vodka Revolution in Bath...
View ArticleMission accomplished: Time for British troops to come home from Afghanistan,...
Britain has accomplished its mission in Afghanistan and it is time for the troops to come home, David Cameron has said during a Christmas visit to the military in Helmand province. The Prime Minister...
View ArticleBath United seal Aviva A League title with battling win over Northampton...
MATCH REPORT: Northampton Wanderers 20 Bath United 29 Bath United won the Aviva A League title with a hard-fought victory over Northampton Wanderers this evening. Early tries from Tom Biggs and Gavin...
View ArticleGary Gold leads the acclaim as Bath Rugby end silverware wait with A League...
Bath Rugby's A League success has been greeted with delight by fans and players - with former director of rugby Gary Gold leading the acclaim. Gold, who left The Rec last week, expressed his delight...
View ArticleCampaigners go to the Supreme Court in battle for the right to die
The widow of a Wiltshire man who had locked-in syndrome and a paralysed former builder are staging a right-to-die fight in the UK's highest court. Jane Nicklinson and Paul Lamb want the Supreme Court...
View ArticleDo you keep a weapon to protect your family and home?
Half of Britons admit to keeping a weapon in their home to protect themselves, family and property against intruders, a survey revealed. Researchers found that adults feel nervous when home alone, and...
View ArticleDrink-drive arrests in Avon and Somerset Police Operation Tonic crackdown
So far, 20 people have been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving as part of Avon and Somerset police's annual crackdown. Operation Tonic has seen officers stopping and breath-testing motorists since...
View ArticleBath Rugby and Bristol go head to head . . . in training
Bath Rugby and Bristol have not always enjoyed a cordial relationship – but they are teaming up today for a training session Andy Robinson hopes will give his team "a springboard" into their festive...
View ArticleParents move from other side of the world for Three Ways School in Bath
Three Ways School, a specialist school for children with learning difficulties and disabilities, is known throughout Bath for the quality of care it provides. But now it seems its reputation is...
View ArticleConcerns over housing plans for green belt land between Keynsham and Saltford
Concerns have been raised about proposed housing on green belt land which campaigners say will close up the last remaining countryside between Keynsham and Saltford. Developer Mactaggart and Mickel has...
View ArticlePolice and crime commissioner Sue Mountstevens supports scheme which protects...
Avon and Somerset's police and crime commissioner has pledged her support for a scheme which helps protect sex workers. Sue Mountstevens has marked the International Day to End Violence by getting...
View ArticlePolice clear debris from A4 near Saltford after reports of drunk men throwing...
Police were called to clear debris from the road near Saltford which may have been thrown about by two drunk men. Drivers contacted the emergency services at around 5am to say there was some fencing...
View ArticleCoach Neal Hatley hails dogged defensive effort after Bath United's Aviva A...
Bath Rugby first-team coach Neal Hatley hailed Bath United's amazing defensive effort as they clinched the Aviva A League title with a 29-20 victory over Northampton Wanderers last night. Tries from...
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