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'Folklore material' - Bath Rugby legend who sparked the lift off of the golden generation has died

Roger Spurrell represented a number of South West teams, including Launceston RFC, Plymouth Albion, Devon & Cornwall, Army RFC and South West England

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Council accused of acting ‘unreasonably’ by refusing Odd Down HMO

Four-figure costs are being sought from the council for acting “unreasonably”.

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Proposed Aldi store in Keynsham is recommended for refusal

The discount retailer’s scheme will be discussed by councillors at next week’s planning committee meeting.

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Magistrates send serial shoplifter to Crown Court for sentence

Santillo, from Combe Down, has 28 previous convictions for 158 offences, most of them thefts.

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Consultation on increasing permit charges for larger vehicles

The council wants to make parking permits more expensive for larger vehicles and discounted for smaller vehicles.

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Bath fencer Coutya secures two more 2026 World Cup titles

The double Paralympic champion claimed a third successive Category B foil victory in dominant fashion.

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Team Bath have to settle for penultimate place in NXT Gen League

Team Bath – last year’s runners-up – won four and lost 12 of their 16 league matches in 2026.

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Five-fer for Smith as table-topping Lansdown annihilate Clevedon

The table-topping Bath club have won all four of their completed matches in the division this year.

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Bath’s ‘least attractive building’ reduced to hole in the ground

Beazer House on the Lower Bristol Road was once the offices of iconic Bath crane-makers Stothert & Pitt

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Hollywood star names Bath restaurant as his favourite in the UK

The owner says he's seen a surge in bookings

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Johann van Graan lifts the lid on injury concern to Bath Rugby star fly-half Finn Russell

Bath Rugby host Leicester Tigers at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

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'He's going to make a big difference' - Boldewijn becomes Bath City's first summer signing

Enzio Boldewijn captained Wealdstone 16 times last season under Sam Cox and Gary Waddock, playing in five different positions throughout the campaign for the FA Trophy finalists

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Bath boaters vow to fight eviction from iconic riverside moorings

'We are part of the community here. This is my home'

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Morrisons Daily in Bath fight to stay open as supermarket giant announces 100 closures

Morrisons plan to close 100 shops over the coming months

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RUH outreach team marks 25 years supporting babies at home

The service supports babies who have received care in the Dyson Centre for Neonatal Care and still need extra help.

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64-year-old man accused of running over his gardener on farm

French was in charge of a Toyota Hilux and “by wanton or furious driving” caused bodily harm.

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Plans to demolish garden ‘shack’ and build three-bed house

An “eco-friendly” property is being proposed in the garden next to Monksmead in Deadmill Lane.

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Farm business plans second dog field as diversification continues

Manor Farm at Burnett is part of a wider family farm business which includes Glenavon Farm in Saltford.

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Vehicle linked to fly-tipping in Keynsham is seized and crushed

The vehicle was destroyed in April after no valid claim of ownership was established.

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Young ton inspires Bath 1st XI to victory in run feast at Penzance

Sam Young hit an undefeated ton as Bath 1st XI moved into ECB National Club Championship Group 9 Round 3.