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The land at Locksbrook Road currently comprises the council’s street cleansing depot and an adjoining car park used by VW. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...
Council still awaiting permit to operate Locksbrook recycling Centre
A number of businesses in the area have publicly opposed the scheme, including Bath Spa University.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The land at Locksbrook Road currently comprises the council’s street cleansing depot and an adjoining car park used by VW. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...
The retailer said it would work with the council, which owns the Stall Street premises, on its future use. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
Options open for future of Stall Street M&S store ahead of move
The relocation to SouthGate shopping centre was announced in July 2024 and is costing £17 million.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The retailer said it would work with the council, which owns the Stall Street premises, on its future use. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
The report highlights that Larkhall is the only substantial commercial and service centre on the east side of Bath. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Fears that Residents’ Parking Zone would ‘damage’ Larkhall village
84.2% of respondents stated that the RPZ proposed by B&NES Council would make life in Larkhall worse.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The report highlights that Larkhall is the only substantial commercial and service centre on the east side of Bath. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
The donation was made by Bath & North East Somerset Council through the Recycling of Metals Scheme. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Haycombe Cemetery donation supports families affected by cancer
The Ben Saunders Foundation will use the money to cover the 2026 bills for one of its retreat holiday lodges.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The donation was made by Bath & North East Somerset Council through the Recycling of Metals Scheme. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
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The appliance bay doors are not wide enough for modern fire engines, which compromises response times and safety. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Bath fire station demolition given green light by planning committee
The planning committee voted unanimously to approve the replacement station on Bathwick Street.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The appliance bay doors are not wide enough for modern fire engines, which compromises response times and safety. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
The trial aims to understand how aerosols are currently disposed of in homes across the area. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
New campaign encourages residents to recycle empty aerosols
The trial aims to understand how aerosols are currently disposed of in homes across the area.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The trial aims to understand how aerosols are currently disposed of in homes across the area. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
The decision came just days after the council called for tougher powers to stop “family homes” being turned into HMOs. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
Firm starts appeal after councillors refuse shared house application
The planning committee unanimously rejected Rivers Birtwell’s plans, against the advice of their officers.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The decision came just days after the council called for tougher powers to stop “family homes” being turned into HMOs. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
Prior to the collision, a number of witnesses had seen the Land Rover weaving across the road. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/d...
Drug-driver caused ‘catastrophic injuries’ to woman in head-on crash
Button had been driving a Land Rover when he ploughed into the car being driven by Ms Waddell.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Prior to the collision, a number of witnesses had seen the Land Rover weaving across the road. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/d...
Applications were previously invited from potential retail partners interested in running a branch. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Post Office continues to search for a new outlet in Oldfield Park
Applications were previously invited from potential retail partners interested in running a branch.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Applications were previously invited from potential retail partners interested in running a branch. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
One building would accommodate two one-bedroom flats, and the other would be a one-bed detached property. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
Three one-bed homes being proposed on brownfield site in city
Two new buildings are being proposed on land at the rear of Thornbank Place.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
One building would accommodate two one-bedroom flats, and the other would be a one-bed detached property. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
Simmerson is accused of stealing £232 worth of clothing and food from Marks & Spencer in the city on 10th September. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/f...
Five warrants without bail are issued after no-shows at Bath court
Five people who were due to appear in court on Monday failed to show up, with warrants being issued.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Simmerson is accused of stealing £232 worth of clothing and food from Marks & Spencer in the city on 10th September. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/f...
Independent women’s clothing company Busby & Fox is opening a shop in the street. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
Two new shops opening in Bath’s Broad Street as another closes
Gieves & Hawkes and Busby & Fox will soon be opening their doors on Broad Street.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Independent women’s clothing company Busby & Fox is opening a shop in the street. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
The upgrade has significantly improved the ability to treat sewage and safeguard nearby watercourses, including the River Avon. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
£17m upgrade of Keynsham’s sewage treatment site as town expands
The upgrade has significantly improved the ability to treat sewage and safeguard nearby watercourses.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The upgrade has significantly improved the ability to treat sewage and safeguard nearby watercourses, including the River Avon. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
The proposed upgrade includes two new rooftop antenna support poles, complete with radio antennas. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
5G telecoms base planned for roof of Beechen Cliff School in Bath
EE already has telecommunications equipment on the main roof of the building, providing 4G coverage.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The proposed upgrade includes two new rooftop antenna support poles, complete with radio antennas. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
The court heard there were ongoing issues between the Lyons and the complainant. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...
Man hurled brick through ex-friend’s window in ‘revenge’ attack
In delivering their sentence, magistrates said the offence had been motivated by revenge.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The court heard there were ongoing issues between the Lyons and the complainant. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...
Funding has also been secured to install a raised table speed hump to enhance the proposed zebra crossing. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
New crossing proposed at Marlborough Buildings to improve safety
Funding has also been secured to install a raised table speed hump.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Funding has also been secured to install a raised table speed hump to enhance the proposed zebra crossing. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Sophie brings extensive experience of working at a senior level within local government and the Civil Service. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...
Proposed replacement for outgoing B&NES Council CEO announced
Sophie will replace Will Godfrey, who is retiring in December after six years of service to the council.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Sophie brings extensive experience of working at a senior level within local government and the Civil Service. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...
Neighbourhood officers from the city centre policing team are attending the Kingsmead Square area regularly. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/c...
Ongoing crackdown on anti-social behaviour at Kingsmead Square
Neighbourhood officers from the city centre team are attending the Kingsmead Square area regularly.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Neighbourhood officers from the city centre policing team are attending the Kingsmead Square area regularly. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/c...
HMOs are considered to be the most profitable and stable type of property investment. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
Latest plans submitted to turn family homes across Bath into HMOs
HMOs are considered to be the most profitable and stable type of property investment.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
HMOs are considered to be the most profitable and stable type of property investment. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...
A warrant without bail had been issued for his arrest after he failed to attend a court hearing. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...
28-year-old man admits public order offence and failure to surrender
A warrant without bail had been issued for his arrest after he failed to attend a court hearing.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A warrant without bail had been issued for his arrest after he failed to attend a court hearing. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...
The scheme includes the conversion of the undercroft car park to accommodation. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
More student accommodation approved on the Lower Bristol Road
Minerva House on Lower Bristol Road was built as open-plan office accommodation with under-croft parking.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The scheme includes the conversion of the undercroft car park to accommodation. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
Brokenshire has previous convictions, with the last one being almost 10 years ago. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...
60-year-old man is sentenced for assaulting three police officers
Brokenshire has previous convictions, with the last one being almost 10 years ago.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Brokenshire has previous convictions, with the last one being almost 10 years ago. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...
There will be street performers, food vendors and market stalls, and shops and restaurants will be showing off festive displays. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
Countdown gets under way to this year’s Keynsham Winter Festival
The festival, organised by Keynsham Town Council, starts on Saturday 29th November at noon.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
There will be street performers, food vendors and market stalls, and shops and restaurants will be showing off festive displays. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...
There are more than 100 properties at the Bitton Mill estate, built by Linden Homes , on the former Intier factory site. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...
Questions remain about why flood risk checks are six years overdue
There are more than 100 properties at the Bitton Mill estate, which was built by Linden Homes.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
There are more than 100 properties at the Bitton Mill estate, built by Linden Homes , on the former Intier factory site. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...