People encouraged to enter the Pride in Bath Awards run by The Bath Chronicle...
Do you know someone who gives up their time to help others, has been brave in the face of adversity, or who has done something remarkable?The chances are you do – and now is the chance for their...
View ArticlePoliticians join forces to tackle the Bath Half Marathon for charity
A team of politicians and council officials will be giving a new meaning to the term running for office as they take part in the Bath Half Marathon.The members of Team Inspiration will be among the...
View ArticleSanta's visit helps Bath nursery raise £2,000 for appeal
Children in Weston got festive while raising money for the Forever Friends Appeal.Father Christmas visited Snapdragons nursery for its Winter Wonderland event.The event made £2,000 for the hospital...
View ArticleBudding Bath chefs cook up a storm in schools competition
Budding young chefs at a Bath school have been battling it out to make it through to the finals of a cookery contest.Students at Ralph Allen School took part in a Cook Off for the new Bath and North...
View ArticleSaltford cub scouts hit the target in archery competition
Three ten-year-old cub scouts from 1st Saltford pack took the top spots in the Wansdyke District Cub Archery Challenge.Matthew was the winner ahead of runner-up Oliver and third- placed Harvey, with...
View ArticleTOM BRADSHAW: New hope after year of mediocrity
However you look at it, 2012 has proved another year of mid-table mediocrity for Bath Rugby, albeit one with a bit of a wag in the tail.If you're looking for a moment that summed it all up, then cast...
View ArticleEx-Bath student's bright idea to help save cyclists' lives
A former Bath student has designed a new light to help keep cyclists safe.Emily Brooke, who grew up in the city and attended the Royal High School, has launched her own company after graduating from...
View ArticleTravel plans disrupted by soggy start to the great Christmas getaway
The great Christmas getaway got off to a soggy start as rain and disruption hampered festive travel plans. Flood warnings have been issued for large parts of the region as road and rail travellers...
View ArticleSix extend contracts with Bath Rugby
Matt Banahan, Ryan Caldwell, Nathan Catt, Carl Fearns, Lee Mears and Ben Williams have all put pen to paper as Bath look to cement a core of experienced top class players. Head coach Gary Gold said:...
View ArticleNew move on fracking plan for Keynsham
An energy company has upped the ante in its plans to extract shale gas at Keynsham. UK Methane has withdrawn a planning application for test drilling at Hicks Gate, and says it will now apply for a...
View ArticleToo much water in Waterlooville means Bath City's game is off
Bath City will have a free Saturday for the second weekend running after their Blue Square Bet South match at Havant & Waterlooville was postponed. Heavy overnight rain meant the pitch was...
View ArticleBath Rugby hung out to dry as Saracens run riot at rain-soaked Rec
Match report: BATH RUGBY 0 SARACENS 22By Harry AbbottCharlie Hodgson produced a sublime performance at a rain-soaked Rec as Bath Rugby crashed to their heaviest defeat of the season against...
View ArticleFAN'S VIEW: My New Year wishlist for Bath City
Pete McCormack provides a fan's view on events at Bath City FC... Another blank Saturday due to a waterlogged pitch at Havant & Waterlooville left Bath City fans wondering what shape the squad...
View ArticleFlood warnings issued as rivers threaten to burst banks
Urgent flood warnings have been issued after torrential rain threatened to overwhelm rivers in west Wiltshire.The Environment Agency says residents in Bradford on Avon, Melksham, Bathford, and...
View ArticleGold: "We knew what Saracens would do, we just couldn't stop them"
Bath Rugby head coach Gary Gold pulled no punches after his side rolled over against Saracens in the Aviva Premiership yesterday, claiming they saw it coming but could do nothing about it. Sarries...
View ArticleSt Julian's School choir sing for St John's Hospital almshouses residents
A special Christingle service was celebrated at a little-known city centre church.The event at St Michael's Within, saw residents, trustees and staff at the St John's Hospital almshouses charity...
View ArticleStreet lights out all over Wiltshire
Around half of Wiltshire's street lights are to be switched off between midnight and 5.30am.Wiltshire Council – which already turns off lights on some rural roads such as the A4 at Rudloe – has agreed...
View ArticleTen turkeys and 200 mince pies served up for Bath Rugby feast
If you think you have a lot of people to cook for this Christmas spare a thought for Bath Rugby head chef Jerry Quinn.He was given the mammoth task of cooking more than 200 kilos of ingredients to feed...
View ArticleQueen to salute athletes who inspired a nation
The Queen will pay tribute in her Christmas broadcast to the nation's Olympic and Paralympic athletes for inspiring all those who watched their achievements. She will hail the "splendid summer of...
View ArticleFAN'S VIEW: Little Christmas cheer- or mutual support - for committed...
Glyn Edwards gives his take on events at Bath Rugby... After the mildly exotic adventures and less-familiar competition provided by back-to-back fixtures against Italian side Calvisano in the Amlin...
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