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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 2h
The site has been closed to the public since floodwater entered and caused considerable damage. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Historic Cleveland Pools may never reopen due to flood damage
The site has been closed since floodwater entered and caused considerable damage in January 2024.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 3h
Indictable offences are the most serious type of criminal offence that can only be tried in the Crown Court. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...
89-year-old man appears in court charged with historic sex offences
Bernard Lock, of King’s Lynn in Norfolk, is accused of sexual offences against two boys.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 3h
The council says it has seen growing pressure on available on-street parking spaces in the area. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Concerns raised over proposed residents’ parking zone in Larkhall
An independent survey is being run to understand how the RPZ could affect people who visit or use Larkhall.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 3h
The charity has donated £465,000 to the RUH and has worked alongside specialists to purchase equipment. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Special visit for RUH from Time is Precious charity and Greg Davies
The charity has donated £465,000 to the RUH and helped refurbish areas to support children.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 7h
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 1d
“Speeding up the time it takes to provide patients with the care and treatment they need helps people to start their recovery sooner" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/health/...
Residents being urged to ‘think pharmacy’ for common conditions
People with one of the seven conditions covered are able to seek help from a pharmacy instead of a GP.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 1d
The court heard that police “red dotted” him with a Taser and he discarded the weapon. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...
Man who wielded six-inch blade while dancing in Twerton is jailed
The court heard that police “red dotted” Owen with a Taser and he discarded the weapon.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 1d
The ballot result confirms that the BID will continue delivering services and support until 2031. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
Businesses vote in favour of continuing BID work for five more years
The BID recently held a ballot among members, who fund the organisation through a levy.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 1d
Over £6,000 has been raised so far, with the total expected to rise over the coming weeks. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Glow Run event sees thousands raised for Bath hospital charity
Over 170 people lit up the night for the hospital at the run on Friday 24th October.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 2d
Events will be taking place in Bath, Keynsham, Midsomer Norton, Radstock and in villages across the district. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Residents being invited to come together for Remembrance events
Ceremonies and services will be held across the district to honour those who served and sacrificed.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 2d
“Unfortunately, challenging road conditions and the unexpected location of the older gas main have delayed our progress" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
More disruption in the pipeline as gas works are hit with problems
The works were timed to coincide with the school holidays to minimise disruption to motorists.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 2d
A CCTV review was completed and the decision was made to conduct a precautionary evacuation of the college. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/t...
Teen arrested after bomb hoax at St Brendan's Sixth Form College
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of a bomb hoax at the college.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 2d
Alongside buses, only authorised vehicles will be able to use the bus gate, including emergency and waste vehicles. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
24-hour bus gate set to be reintroduced at Western Riverside in Bath
B&NES Council is amending the 24-hour bus gate at Stothert Avenue to “deter extraneous through traffic'.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 3d
The show, which features a swarm of 600 LED drones, is scheduled at other venues in the country in the run-up to Christmas. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Refund row as drone show is postponed for a year following concerns
The event at Royal Victoria Park has been now been postponed until November 2026.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 3d
For the two assaults, magistrates imposed concurrent 10-week custodial sentences suspended for 18 months. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/b...
Homeless beggar is banned from city centre after series of offences
Lean was brought to Bath Magistrates’ Court in custody after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 3d
Noya’s Kitchen said the latest proposals will provide a dedicated space in which to conduct cookery workshops. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
Vietnamese restaurant wins permission for new cookery workshop
The restaurant, which is said to always be fully booked, previously ran workshops inside the premises.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 3d
Entry to one garage was forced, and an angle-grinder was used to cut through the security chain to steal a motorcycle. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/p...
Police offer security advice after garages broken into in Keynsham
Two men were seen on CCTV around the garages at 2am and again at 4am.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 4d
The council has announced that it will be swapping out the planters for permanent “modal filters “– two bollards in the road. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Bollards to replace planters at Southlands through-traffic restriction
The restriction, which divided opinion among residents, became permanent early last year.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 4d
The 44 three-bed maisonettes had been deemed “no longer fit for purpose” by Curo, and all tenants have been rehoused. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
Demolition of Tintagel Close in Keynsham set to start in January
The 44 three-bed maisonettes had been deemed “no longer fit for purpose” by Curo.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 4d
Rezgui had initially claimed he’d drunk wine in the park after getting out of his car, but changed his plea. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/d...
Bath drink-driver is fined and banned from the road for 14 months
A motorist concerned about the way Rezgui’s car was being driven had alerted the police and followed him.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 4d
M&S secured planning permission to carry out building work as part of its refurbishment of the building. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
Signs go up at new M&S store in Bath ahead of February opening
M&S announced in summer 2024 that it would be moving from Stall Street into the premises in Southgate Place.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 7d
The 18-tonne weight limit has been in place on the Grade II listed bridge since 2022. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
18-tonne weight limit on Cleveland Bridge to stay for another year
The restriction will stay in place as Bath & North East Somerset Council continues to collect data.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 7d
Around 25% of strokes are caused by small vessel disease in the brain. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/health/...
Researchers at Bath’s Royal United Hospital launch new stroke study
The launch of the recruitment drive follows World Stroke Day on Wednesday 29th October.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 7d
The Crown Prosecution Service told magistrates that in May, Marsh was being hostile and abusive to a security guard. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/h...
Homeless man is fined for disorderly behaviour outside Sainsbury’s
The CPS told magistrates that Marsh was being hostile and abusive to a security guard outside the store.
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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 7d
The application says the property is classed as a dwelling house, but it has been “continuously used” as a HMO since 2016. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
Retrospective application submitted for seven-bed HMO in Saltford
The property is classed as a dwelling house, but has been “continuously used” as a HMO since 2016.
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