'We've got rid of all the tosh' . . . First Great Western to cut on board...
Do you get fed up with being reminded to "mind the gap" when leaving a train? Or does being told you cannot smoke drive you off the rails? The train journey for Bath travellers is about to become a...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Budget 2013
The Chancellor George Osborne delivered his 2013 Budget speech today to a mixed reaction. Take at look at the Budget highlights mentioned by our finance expert below in our live blog. Join in by...
View ArticleMap: Cheapest petrol prices in and around Bath
Here is a list of the cheapest places to buy unleaded petrol in and around Bath, according to the website www.petrolprices.com. The website, which maintains pricing information on thousands of pumps...
View ArticleVideo: Ex-Bath Rugby star Jason Robinson tells England it is time to attack
FORMER Bath Rugby winger Jason Robinson has warned Stuart Lancaster he must make his beaten England side a stronger attacking force. Robinson, who scored in the victorious 2003 World Cup Final and was...
View ArticleBath in Georgian charm offensive at tourism conference
Tourism leaders have taken the city's Georgian history to London today. Members of Bath Tourism Plus, along with representatives from some of the city's top attractions, attended an international trade...
View ArticleFAN'S VIEW: Sometimes not playing can be good news and improve Bath Rugby's...
Bath Rugby supporter Glyn Edwards gives his take on events at The Rec... After last week's LV= Cup semi-final disappointment, club news at the beginning of this week has as least taken a turn for the...
View ArticleBath Rugby sign England centre Jonathan Joseph from London Irish
Gary Gold believes Jonathan Joseph will add an X-factor to an already promising Bath Rugby back-line. The club today confirmed the arrival of the 21-year-old centre from London Irish for next season...
View ArticleJos Buttler's battle with Craig Kieswetter will go on to keep wicket for...
Jos Buttler believes he needs to continue keeping wicket if he is to remain in the England reckoning, but Somerset's key figures are yet to solve the conundrum regarding him and Craig Kieswetter. With...
View ArticleDuke and Duchess of Cambridge tell Mary Berry: We are fans of yours
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge revealed their love of cakes yesterday when they met Bath's baking queen Mary Berry. The Duke joked with the Great British Bake Off star how his wife loves her books...
View ArticleBudget 2013: what to expect today
All eyes will be on the Chancellor George Osborne today when he updates the nation on the state of the economy in his 2013 Budget speech. His statement, which will determine how taxpayers' money will...
View ArticlePark and ride prices in Bath to rise from next month
The cost of using park and ride services in Bath is to go up from next month, with some tickets increasing by more than twice the rate of inflation. Operator First insists the increases are "small" and...
View ArticleCheers! Bath businesses back Budget as landlord toasts 1p off a pint
Bath's business leaders have responded positively to the chancellor's Budget. In his announcement George Osborne announced a freeze on fuel duty and said Corporation Tax would drop to 20 per cent from...
View ArticleBath Rugby ready to feel bite of resurgent Sale Sharks
Bath Rugby are expecting to face a resurgent Sale Sharks side when they travel to the Salford City Stadium on Friday night (8pm). The Sharks are fighting for their Aviva Premiership survival and Bath...
View ArticleApprentices celebrated as valued members of Council team
The Chief Executive of Bath & North East Somerset Council has celebrated the achievements of the Council's apprentices in gaining new career opportunities.As part of National Apprenticeship Week...
View ArticleEaster holiday fun at city museums
Children can spring into action with a range of fun Easter holiday activities organised by Bath & North East Somerset Council-run museums. The Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery...
View ArticleGreen-up at the Green Living Fair on 24 March
The first Green Living Fair, organised by Bath & North East Somerset Council, Transition Bath and the Bath Preservation Trust, will take place at Green Park Station in Bath on Sunday 24 March. The...
View Article20 mph proposals for Bath villages - give your view
Residents are being asked their views on a proposed 20 mph scheme for Bathampton, Batheaston, Bathford, and Beckford Gardens as part of Bath & North East Somerset Council's plans to improve road...
View ArticleDon't be late to make Time for Tompion
Time is running out to book tickets for a special event celebrating the history of timekeeping at Bath & North East Somerset Council's Pump Room.To coincide with the annual ritual of putting the...
View ArticleCore Strategy - consultation events
Local people are being encouraged by Bath & North East Somerset Council to have their say on proposed changes to the Core Strategy which sets out the number of homes to be built up to 2029.Ten...
View ArticleNew 20mph zones suggested in Bathampton, Bathford, Batheaston and Bathwick
New 20mph zones could be declared in Bathampton, Batheaston, Bathford, and Bathwick. The areas are the latest to be looked at by Bath and North East Somerset Council as it rolls out a £500,000 safety...
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