Bath auctioneers Aldridges put Blues Brothers models under the hammer
Auctioneers are hoping somebody needs these bodies.Bath firm Aldridges are putting life-sized fibreglass models of the Blues Brothers under the hammer.The Cheltenham Street auctioneers are selling Jake...
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Around 400 people tuned it to watch a council meeting from the comfort of their own homes thanks to a new web cam scheme.Bath and North East Somerset Council has launched a £5,000 pilot project to...
View ArticleJobs and care fears overswitch
More than 40 jobs are at risk at a care firm after it lost a major contract with the council.Homecare B&NES said 46 members of staff could be affected by Bath and North East Somerset Council's...
View ArticleBritish trio through to Modern Pentathlon World Cup final in California
Three British men will contest the final of the opening Modern Pentathlon World Cup of the year in the USA tomorrow after Jamie Cooke, Sam Curry and Joe Evans all progressed from the qualifiers. But...
View ArticleOmar Simpson on fast-track to the top after late athletics introduction
Former Ralph Allen School student Omar Simpson is starting to make waves among Britain's leading 400m runners.The 23-year-old sprinter has ended his first indoor season in equal tenth place on the UK...
View ArticleBath City coach Lee Howells praises defence after back-to-back wins
Bath City head coach Lee Howells saw his attacking approach rewarded with six goals and six points this week - but was just as keen for his defenders to share the plaudits. Back-to-back 3-0 wins over...
View ArticleBath cricketer Anya Shrubsole reflects on "bittersweet" ICC Women's World Cup...
Anya Shrubsole described her ICC Women's World Cup experience as "bittersweet", with her outstanding personal form not enough to ensure England retained the coveted trophy. The Bath bowler was the...
View ArticleScrum-half Peter Stringer focusing on the short term at Bath Rugby
He may have made an instant impact during his first four weeks at the club but Peter Stringer is not looking beyond his loan spell at Bath Rugby. Head coach Gary Gold brought in the 98-cap Ireland...
View ArticleBath Rugby duo Stephen Donald and Francois Louw face battle to be fit for...
Stephen Donald and Francois Louw will be given as long as possible to be fit for this weekend's Aviva Premiership trip to Franklin's Gardens. Bath Rugby travel to the home of Northampton Saints on...
View Article10 things to do in and around Bath this weekend and the coming week
At a loose end during the week ahead? Here's our at-a-glance guide to ten things to do in Bath during the coming week: Book tickets to Lenny Henry (pictured) in a new production of August Wilson's...
View ArticleLenny Henry has UK premier as Troy Maxon in August Wilson's Fences at Bath...
Last night in Bath, Britain's favourite entertainer Lenny Henry went on stage for the first time in what's considered to be one of the most challenging roles in contemporary theatre.Lenny has described...
View ArticleBroken down bus causing traffic hold-ups in Bath
A broken down bus is causing traffic hold-ups on the A4 London Road in Bath. One lane of London Road is blocked at the Bathwick Street junction with traffic queueing back to Upper East Hayes.
View ArticleAudio: Bath City's Chris Allen on winning away and coping with injury
Bath City midfielder Chris Allen talks about his side's 3-0 victory over Eastbourne Borough, why they are performing so well away from home and how he is coping with injury.Listen to the Andrew...
View ArticleThief steals van full of drugs making delivery to Bath hospital
A seemingly opportunist thief made off with a van full of medical drugs which had been making a delivery to a Bath hospital. The man jumped into the Mercedes Sprinter van when the driver was dropping...
View ArticleBath kickboxer Gio Marchese and student Carmen Jones win titles at the WAKO...
Bath's Gio Marchese had a extra cause for celebration after lifting the under-63kg title at the WAKO British Championships in Birmingham last weekend. The 28-year-old from Odd Down not only put himself...
View ArticleBath debate on gays' right to marry
A public debate has taken place in Bath to give people the chance to discuss gay marriage.The Same Sex Marriage Bill, which is currently passing through Parliament, has divided people, with strong...
View ArticleSocial enterprise support network to boost job hopes
Regional business leaders are hoping to boost social enterprises in an attempt to create new jobs. The West of England Local Enterprise Partnership is setting up a special network to support social...
View ArticleBUCS Championship success for University of Bath
It has been another busy but productive week of sport for University of Bath in the BUCS Championships. The men's volleyball team enjoyed a 2-0 home win over Royal Holloway University, while the...
View ArticleIn-form Kyle Eastmond happy to play anywhere to help Bath Rugby
For a player who appears to have the world at his feet, Kyle Eastmond is refreshingly grounded. The Bath Rugby back is less than six months into his first full season since switching codes but has...
View ArticleBrunel's Bath Spa Railways Station named as Transport Heritage Site
The historical importance of Bath Spa railway station has been recognised with a new plaque.The station designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and built in 1840, has been named as a Transport Heritage...
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