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Why Bath Rugby really can be 'proud' of their efforts in defeat at Sale Sharks
Bath Rugby were beaten 50-28 by Sale Sharks at the CorpAcq Stadium on Sunday in the opening round of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby Cup but the scorelined doesn't tell the whole story
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First public padel courts gain approval with five to be built in village
The council has granted planning permission for five courts in a village on the edge of the city.
Police warn public over fraudsters posing as officers in phone scam
The fraudster callers have been described as highly professional and convincing.
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Plans submitted for eight-bed HMO as council looks to tighten rules
Monitoring shows that three-bed homes have historically formed a “significant proportion” of HMO conversions.
Bath drug addict with prolific shoplifting record is locked up again
Ware wants help for his drug problem and would be able to get clean during his time in custody.
Boos at final whistle as City suffer earliest FA Cup exit since 1979
The Romans’ defeat means they have lost to lower-grade opponents two years running in the FA Cup.
Lilley hails Bath’s ‘outstanding’ first half in cup loss at Sale
Despite falling behind early on, Bath moved 14-5 ahead – and Sale did not nudge back in front until the 38th minute.
Bath has snubbed the padel boom but that's about to change
Councillors had previously repeatedly refused to allow the 'gunfire-like' sport in the city
Sale Sharks 50 Bath Rugby 28: Recap and reaction of PREM Rugby Cup tie
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the CorpAcq Stadium
Bath Rugby player ratings from Sale Sharks defeat - 'A monster performance'
Bath Rugby were beaten 50-28 by Sale Sharks at the CorpAcq Stadium on Sunday in the opening round of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby Cup
Yeovil Town players must 'learn and improve' after letting two-goal lead slip
“It is heart-breaking, but we did the same to Barrow the other week."
Toby Samuel gets GB Davis Cup call-up after impressing at US Open
"Toby’s rate of progress in the last 12 to 18 months has been excellent."
Industrial Bath landmark left 'empty for years' is being transformed
The "sterile brownfield site" was once Bath's biggest employer
Beloved former teacher among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Full list of TG Jones closing this month as 150 branches at risk
There are around 450 TG Jones stores with 4,700 staff
How to watch Sale Sharks v Bath Rugby live on TV in the PREM Rugby Cup and full team news
Sale Sharks host Bath Rugby at the CorpAcq Stadium on Sunday in Round One of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby Cup
Sale Sharks v Bath Rugby team news: Johann van Graan sticks with development approach in the PREM Rugby Cup
Bath Rugby travel to Sale Sharks on Sunday in Round One of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby Cup
Bath Rugby star Beno Obano seals his move to France - reports
England international Obano is set to be confirmed as a Pau player in 2027/28
Council’s draft Local Plan for 27,000 homes to go before cabinet
The plan is intended to guide future development, including where new housing could be located.
Fire at substation causes power outage for hundreds of homes
The fire at the substation caused power loss for around 700 properties in Saltford.