Odds on snow at Easter drop as fast as temperatures
The smart money may not just be at Cheltenham this week, as bookies slashed the odds on snow falling at Easter – and on the famous racing festival itself getting a dose of the white stuff. Last week,...
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Elderly in grip of 'loneliness epidemic'
Older people are in the grip of a "loneliness epidemic", spending 100 days a year without human contact, according to research published today. More than 66 million hours are spent alone by people aged...
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Chapel revels in the English folk revival with gigs
In a little less than a year since launching his solo career, Gavin Davenport has quickly established himself as one of the leading young singers of traditional English song.His debut album Brief Lives...
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Bath to shiver in icy weather blast from the east
An icy blast will make it feel like -11C in Bath tonight. There were snow flurries in the south of the city and at Peasedown St John yesterday, and there remains the possibility of more light dustings...
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Bishop of Bath and Wells joins attack on benefit cuts
The Bishops of Bath and Wells and Bristol were among 43 leading clerics to launch a searing attack on welfare reforms, insisting there was "nothing moral" about leaving families on benefits. A letter...
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University of Bath duo Aman Agarwal and Sam Butler win tennis title in Russia
Prior Park College pupil Aman Agarwal enjoyed net gains in Russia last week when he team up with Sam Butler to win an ITF Junior Doubles Grade 3 tournament in Almeteivsk. Agarwal, who juggles his...
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Bradford Renegades beaten on penalties by Knockout Cup holders Bug & Spider
Bradford Renegades pushed holders Bug & Spider all the way before bowing out of the presstoprint-sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup at the semi-final stage. A full-blooded clash saw plenty...
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Larkhall Inn put bottom side AFC Spartans to the sword in 14-goal win
Larkhall Inn put bottom side AFC Spartans to the sword in the Roper Rhodes Bathrooms Bath & District League Division 2 with a thumping 14-0 away-day success. Jake Banks led the way for...
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Free computer use for 30 minutes move at Bath and north east Somerset libraries
A free half-hour computer slot is being offered to users at the Bath area's libraries. Bath and North East Somerset Council has been under fire for charging people to use its computers, particularly as...
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Joe Roebuck and Lizzie Simmonds strike gold at British Gas International Meet
The Bath Intensive Training Centre ended the inaugural British Gas International Swimming Meet with two more gold medals. They went to Joe Roebuck in the men's open 200m individual medley and Lizzie...
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Craftimakers session gets Bath kids creative at Twerton Park
Youngsters got busy with pot paints and glitter guns to create handmade cards and gifts for Mother's Day at a Bath event over the weekend. The Craftimakers put on a Saturday morning activity session,...
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Midge Ure and Robert Plant join Bath community campaign to save the Bell pub
A campaign to save a Bath pub has continued to receive support from the great and the good of the music world. Bath rising star Gabrielle Aplin, Ultravox frontman Midge Ure, The Darkness and former Led...
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Stuart Hooper backs Bath Rugby to bounce back from semi-final disappointment
Bath Rugby captain Stuart Hooper believes Saturday's LV= Cup semi-final agony will inspire the club to greater things in their two remaining competitions. The 31-23 defeat at Harlequins was the second...
View ArticleTake part in history - comment on Victoria Bridge proposals
People are being invited by Bath & North East Somerset Council to view and comment upon the proposals for the refurbishment of Victoria Bridge and proposals for the replacement of the Destructor...
View ArticleFind out how to make your home greener for free!
Bath Green Homes 2013 is now underway and Bath & North East Somerset Council, Transition Bath and the Bath Preservation Trust have worked with local organisations and groups to put on over 20...
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Free food waste caddy liners available now
Free food waste liners are being offered by Bath & North East Somerset Council to anyone who Likes their new 'Recycle for Bathnes' Facebook page.A roll of compostable kitchen 5 litre caddy liners...
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TV documentary suggests link between Bath murder of Melanie Hall and serial...
A TV documentary has tried to link serial killer Levi Bellfield to the murder of Bath hospital worker Melanie Hall. Channel 5's Killers Behind Bars last night aired claims that the injuries suffered by...
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Bath-born Capt Peter Curtis to lead his Royal Marine Band in city for first...
A military musician from Bath will conduct his band for the first time in his home city tonight. The Royal Marine Band will be the star attraction at a fundraising concert at The Forum. The event is...
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An audience in Bath with ex-prima ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing star...
Strictly Come Dancing judge and former prima ballerina Darcey Bussell has passed on some tips to young dancers in Bath.The star visited Prior Park College during her trip to the city for The...
View ArticleFirm's warning over National Insurance shake-up in Budget
The Chancellor should steer clear of changes to pensions and National Insurance in this month's Budget, according to rural insurer and pensions and investment specialist, NFU Mutual. "Changes to...
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