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Somerset Live - Bath

Cars and boats warned of disruption as bridge in Bath to close for weeks

'Essential maintenance' is expected to take six weeks

Bath Echo

Man in custody on suspicion of attempted murder in Twerton

Police were called to Sheridan Road following a report that a man had seriously assaulted.

Bath Echo

“Significant” health and safety problems found at Jolly’s store in Bath

Broken glass was found to have been falling from the roof into the trading area of the building.

Bath Echo

Special baby remembrance service to be held at Haycombe Cemetery

The service is an opportunity for families who have lost a baby to remember those who have been lost.

Bath Echo

Spotlight on pioneering project helping to reduce carbon emissions

The council worked with the University of Bath to see the impact of Net Zero rules on planning policy.

Bath Echo

WECA takes on former city council chief executive with £19k pay hike

Stephen Peacock will be the regional body’s new top officer, replacing interim boss Richard Ennis.

Somerset Live - Bath

Serious assault in Bath leaves man with life-changing injuries

A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a serious assault in Bath this morning, Tuesday, April 30

Somerset Live - Bath

New £500,000 spa development opening at Bath hotel

The developments include a 32-square foot hydrotherapy pool

Bath Echo

Locals urged to choose right care options ahead of bank holidays

Many GP practices and pharmacies will be closed at both the beginning and end of May.

Bath Echo

Three people arrested after drugs swoop on Julian Road in Bath

The warrants resulted in three people being arrested and seizures of cash and drugs.

Bath Echo

Fundraising appeal to improve access to Garden of Reflection

It is a space for individual reflection, with benches set among trees and beds with seasonal planting.

Bath Echo

Plan for pop-up restaurant at former Bath abattoir gains approval

What was once an abattoir is now a production kitchen for a number of local restaurants.

Bath Echo

Man being sought by police in connection with sexual assault in Bath

Police have examined CCTV and now want to trace the man shown in the footage.

Somerset Live - Bath

CCTV appeal after woman sexually assaulted in Bath

Police would like to identify the man in the CCTV footage after a woman was sexually assaulted in Bath

Somerset Live - Bath

New restaurant in Frome promises 'smiles, good vibes, and memorable meals'

The menu was developed with help by a Great British Menu and Michelin Star winner

Somerset Live - Bath

Racing driver and environmentalist from Somerset named on Sunday Times Young Power list

The pair have been celebrated for their achievements before age of 30

Bath Echo

Listed building owners invited to find out more about energy saving

The events are being organised by the grant-funded Green Heritage Homes project.

Bath Echo

Concerns raised over proposal to turn air raid shelters into bike shed

The end walls of the two shelters, which face each other, would be opened up.

Bath Echo

Fire service continues to raise awareness of River Rescue Cabinets

The River Rescue Cabinets are brightly coloured stations located at regular intervals along the waterways.

Bath Echo

Warning over ‘Nottingham Knockers’ in and around Oldfield Park

Police are seeking any CCTV footage that can lead to the persons involved being identified.