Lord Rees-Mogg dies aged 84
Former Times editor Lord Rees-Mogg has died aged 84. The journalist William Rees-Mogg, whose son Jacob is MP for North East Somerset, had been taken ill just before Christmas. Lord Rees-Mogg, who had a...
View ArticleBath City v Dorchester rained off but Keynsham beat the washout
Just one match survived another footballing weekend washout. Heavy rain forced the cancellation of Bath City's Blue Square Bet South home game against Dorchester Town. The Toolstation League Premier...
View ArticleBath Rugby come through "test of character" to draw with Chiefs
MATCH REPORT: Exeter Chiefs 12 Bath Rugby 12 Bath Rugby coach Toby Booth believes his side's resilience stands their Aviva Premiership play-off chances in good stead after battling back to claim a draw...
View ArticleEx-Oldfield teacher Helen Glover wins TV's Superstars
Former Oldfield School PE teacher Helen Glover was crowned women's Superstars champion in an Olympic special revival of the show filmed in Bath. The 26-year-old gold medallist rower, who developer her...
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Thieves take cash raised in memory of Saltford river tragedy teenager Aaron...
Thieves have stolen money raised in memory of popular teenager Aaron Burgess who drowned while playing at Saltford Lock this summer.Friends of Aaron's at Hanham Youth Club, which he used to attend, had...
View ArticleCombe Down under-15s kitted out for year ahead
Combe Down under-15s have been provided with new matchday shirts by Woodstone Skip Hire.Team coach Dave Nesbitt said: "We are extremely grateful for this generous support."The boys have really stepped...
View ArticleGive a tonic to your doctor or health worker in the Pride in Bath awards
Have you been struck by the kindness of your doctor or had a great service from receptionists when visiting your GP?If so, now is the time to reward their commitment to their patients by nominating...
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Halfway house for patients initiative by Paulton Memorial Hospital
A ten-bed halfway house hospital ward is being created to ease NHS pressures this winter.The new initiative by health chiefs at Paulton Memorial Hospital is aimed at reducing the number of patients who...
View ArticleClive Francis revives his acclaimed Scrooge role at the Ustinov Studio
If you missed the many versions of Dickens' A Christmas Carol before and during the festive period there is a chance to see a much-talked about version which comes to the Ustinov Studio on January 4...
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Councillors fear for future of green belt after bid to build 99 homes in...
Councillors have expressed concerns over proposals to build 99 homes on land in Saltford.Crest Nicholson has submitted plans for the homes on a green belt site at Manor Road, to the south of the...
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Village of Saltford back on the tourist map
The village of Saltford has been put back on the tourist map – literally.Two councillors in the village, which has a population of more than 4,000, say they were amazed to find it was not on a...
View Article£200m budget for Bath patients is revealed
Doctors taking charge of the NHS budget in Bath and North East Somerset under a controversial health shake-up are to receive more than £200 million to pay for patient care in the coming year.But while...
View ArticleEvo-Stik Southern League fixtures hit hard by rain
Heavy rain once again caused the postponement of the vast majority of Saturday's games as pitches throughout the Evo-Stik Southern League remain waterlogged. Just two matches survived the weather in...
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Lord Rees-Mogg tributes: Somerset boy and a Fleet Street legend
Lord Rees-Mogg, who has died after a short illness aged 84, was an editor of The Times and chairman of the Broadcasting Standards Council. But he retained strong West Country connections having been...
View ArticleMinister: Trusts must work together to cut NHS costs
A health minister has fired a warning shot by members of a controversial West Country NHS "pay cartel" reminding them that the Government's "priority" is nationally agreed arrangements. A letter from...
View ArticleMother Natasha Bird's second Christmas baby
A mother has defied odds of more than 130,000 to one to give birth on the same day for a second time – on Christmas Day. Natasha Bird, 24, welcomed eldest son Louis into the world on December 25, 2005,...
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Get your skates on . . . Bath on Ice rink defies the rain
Rain hasn't stopped play at Bath's outdoor ice skating rink. The Bath on Ice rink in Royal Victoria Park is open whatever the weather, with ice marshals out in force and adding to the fun with advice...
View ArticleJim Rollo, Sean Canham and Glyn Garner leave Bath City
The end of 2012 marks the end of an era at Bath City after long-serving club captain Jim Rollo elected to leave Mayday Trust Park to move to Chippenham Town. Striker Sean Canham and goalkeeper Glyn...
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Jim Rollo, Sean Canham and Glyn Garner leave Bath City
The end of 2012 marks the end of an era at Bath City after long-serving club captain Jim Rollo elected to leave Mayday Trust Park and move to Chippenham Town. Striker Sean Canham and goalkeeper Glyn...
View ArticleJanuary transfer window: the latest news and gossip
Football's New Year will kick off with a bang tomorrow when the transfer window is thrown open. While the nation enjoys a day of rest players will be pondering moves, and clubs debating how best to...
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