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Work on the new recycling centre is due to start in February once the street cleansing service team has relocated. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...
Recycling centre under scrutiny as demolition work gets under way
The council will be spending just over £10 million to relocate the recycling centre.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Work on the new recycling centre is due to start in February once the street cleansing service team has relocated. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...
Osman, 36, of no fixed address, is charged with raping a woman on 12th September 2021. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...
Two men appear in court in connection with rape in Bath in 2021
Magistrates sent both cases to Bristol Crown Court for plea and trial preparation hearings.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Osman, 36, of no fixed address, is charged with raping a woman on 12th September 2021. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...
Building works are taking place in the main patients’ car park and on roads within the site until late January. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Residents call for better bus links to Bath’s Royal United Hospital
Building works are taking place in the main patients’ car park and on roads within the site.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Building works are taking place in the main patients’ car park and on roads within the site until late January. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Bath & North East Somerset Council is looking to rectify the problem as part of a new consultation. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...
Council issue means some parking restrictions can’t be enforced
B&NES Council is looking to rectify the problem as part of a new parking consultation.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Bath & North East Somerset Council is looking to rectify the problem as part of a new consultation. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🗞️ Our latest issue is out today! Find the city's top stories, see what's on, take part in our competitions and so much more...
📍 Pick-up locations: bathecho.co.uk/pickup
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This year, the Santa Dash will again be raising funds for Mencap as well as Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Saltford’s famous Santa Dash event returns in aid of two charities
This year the Santa Dash will be raising funds for Mencap as well as Cardiac Risk in the Young.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This year, the Santa Dash will again be raising funds for Mencap as well as Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
The council had received five letters of objection, highlighting points including that “the works are a criminal offence". www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...
Council granted retrospective consent for work on two listed houses
The properties at Wellington Buildings are owned by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The council had received five letters of objection, highlighting points including that “the works are a criminal offence". www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...
He was arrested after being found to be in possession of the knife in James Street West on 8th November. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/t...
Bath teenager admits being in possession of knife in city centre
Haruni was arrested after being found to be in possession of the knife in James Street West.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
He was arrested after being found to be in possession of the knife in James Street West on 8th November. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/t...
The site was historically used as a quarry, and permission was granted for it to be infilled in 1970. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
Councillors reject ‘poorly designed’ scheme for six Combe Down houses
The committee went against the advice of the case officer who had recommended giving it the go-ahead.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The site was historically used as a quarry, and permission was granted for it to be infilled in 1970. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
A leaflet has been delivered to every household in the district setting out changes to recycling and rubbish collections. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Residents reminded about upcoming festive waste collection changes
A leaflet has been delivered to every household in the district setting out upcoming changes.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A leaflet has been delivered to every household in the district setting out changes to recycling and rubbish collections. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
The X91 and 99 were set up to serve the Chew Valley after it was left with no buses after 2023’s bus cuts. bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Concerns continue over rural buses as funding to conclude in March
The X91 and 99 were set up to serve the Chew Valley after it was left with no buses after cuts in 2023.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The X91 and 99 were set up to serve the Chew Valley after it was left with no buses after 2023’s bus cuts. bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
The planning application notes that the property needs “expensive” repair works, including the restoration of windows. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
Plans submitted to convert former Bath restaurant into five-bed home
The premises had been operating as Curry Mahal since around the turn of the century.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The planning application notes that the property needs “expensive” repair works, including the restoration of windows. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
He admitted that he had failed to produce 39 internet-enabled devices and digital storage. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/s...
Sex offender gets 18-week suspended sentence for breaching orders
Magistrates highlighted Brierley’s “flagrant disregard” for court orders, the breaches and previous convictions.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
He admitted that he had failed to produce 39 internet-enabled devices and digital storage. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/s...
⚠️ Travel | Lansdown Road (at Lansdown North Playing Fields) has been blocked southbound due to a three-vehicle collision. Traffic is queuing in the area.
December 3, 2025 at 9:23 AM
⚠️ Travel | Lansdown Road (at Lansdown North Playing Fields) has been blocked southbound due to a three-vehicle collision. Traffic is queuing in the area.
“I’m looking forward to working with our brilliant colleagues, councillors and partners to make a positive difference" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...
Council approves appointment of its new CEO with £175,000 salary
Sophie Broadfield will take over as the council’s top officer from Will Godfrey from 1st January.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
“I’m looking forward to working with our brilliant colleagues, councillors and partners to make a positive difference" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...
The village lost its dedicated Post Office more than 10 years ago. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Post Office service begins at convenience store in village near Bath
The “lighter format” branch has opened at Premier Bitton Convenience Store in the High Street.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The village lost its dedicated Post Office more than 10 years ago. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
The Grade II* listed Huntsman building was constructed between 1748 and 1750, reputedly by John Wood the Elder. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
Changes being proposed at two historic landmark city centre pubs
Work is proposed at both The Huntsman at Terrace Walk and The Crystal Palace at Abbey Green.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Grade II* listed Huntsman building was constructed between 1748 and 1750, reputedly by John Wood the Elder. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
Heard admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order without reasonable excuse. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/j...
Judge jails 49-year-old Bath man for 16 weeks for assaulting PCSO
The judge heard that the 49-year-old had missed Probation Service and drug rehabilitation appointments.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Heard admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order without reasonable excuse. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/j...
Run by volunteers, the Dorothy House Christmas Tree Collection has been going since 2017. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Local charity Dorothy House’s Christmas tree collection service returns
Run by volunteers, the Dorothy House Christmas Tree Collection has been going since 2017.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Run by volunteers, the Dorothy House Christmas Tree Collection has been going since 2017. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Between 1st June 2022 and 4th February 2023, historic floor structures at the property were removed and replaced. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
Two companies fined for unauthorised works to Grade I listed building
The prosecution by B&NES Council saw Knight Frank fined £120,000 and Emery Brothers £70,000.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Between 1st June 2022 and 4th February 2023, historic floor structures at the property were removed and replaced. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
“Any observation or measurement will, I am sure, show that very few motorists drive at no more than 20mph" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Keynsham councillor’s fears over Charlton Road 20mph extension
A local councillor has said installing a 20mph limit on the road will achieve “very little”.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“Any observation or measurement will, I am sure, show that very few motorists drive at no more than 20mph" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Hardman had failed to attend court in relation to an assault causing actual bodily harm on 6th June. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...
25-year-old man remanded in custody after assault at Bath Bus Station
Hardman had failed to attend court in relation to an assault causing actual bodily harm.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Hardman had failed to attend court in relation to an assault causing actual bodily harm on 6th June. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...
A new walking and cycling route will create a safe, sustainable link to the Bristol–Bath cycle path. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
£50m regeneration project begins at former Hartwells Garage site
It marks the first step in transforming the former brownfield site into a new mixed-use neighbourhood.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A new walking and cycling route will create a safe, sustainable link to the Bristol–Bath cycle path. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
The project began at the end of August and was carried out to ensure gas continues to be delivered safely. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Residents thanked as gas pipe upgrade work in Southdown completed
The project began at the end of August and was carried out to ensure gas continues to be delivered safely.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The project began at the end of August and was carried out to ensure gas continues to be delivered safely. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
“Providing local specialist places would not only reduce long journeys for families but, in the longer term, help manage costs" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Views being sought on plans for SEND school and children’s homes
The plans would see the vacant Charlton House repurposed into a 30-place specialist school.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
“Providing local specialist places would not only reduce long journeys for families but, in the longer term, help manage costs" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...