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Green councillors in Bath and North East Somerset had tabled a motion to declare there was “no confidence” in the water company. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...

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‘No confidence’ motion in Wessex Water is thrown out before voting

Green councillors had tabled a motion to declare there was “no confidence” in the water company.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 21h

There are proposals to repair and restore seven exterior columns where damage over the years has been “unsympathetically repaired”. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...

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Plans to repair seven damaged Georgian columns given green light

Damage over the years is said to have been “unsympathetically repaired” with modern filler.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The offer is intended to encourage returning audiences to experience different composers, musicians and styles of orchestral music. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

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Bath Philharmonic unveils free and £6 tickets for their 2026/27 season

The offer will give people who have never experienced a live orchestra before the chance to attend for free.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The application was for four external air conditioning units in a lightwell at the front of Georgian-style Queen Square House. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...

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Plans to deal with overheating at Queen Square House are approved

The air conditioning is needed as the property is currently experiencing "overheating issues".

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The area to be covered by solar panels measures about 18 hectares with other parts of the site supporting infrastructure. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...

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Developer wins planning appeal for major Green Belt solar farm near Bath

The solar farm on four agricultural fields will generate enough electricity to power more than 5,000 homes.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Work on the purpose-built facility will start on Monday 28th September, with the centre scheduled to open in late December 2026. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/health/...

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Work to begin on new £12m Urgent Treatment Centre at Bath's RUH

Work on the purpose-built facility is set to begin, with the centre scheduled to open in late December 2026.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The trust said that when visitors enter the building at the front, they have to go up 15 steps to reach the ground-floor level. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

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Council backs plans to help make popular Bath museum fully accessible

When visitors enter the building at the front, they have to go up 15 steps to reach the ground-floor level.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Since the start of the year, 30 new volunteers have joined the organisation, while its volunteer retention rate currently stands at 95%. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

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Wiltshire and Bath air ambulance charity seeks volunteers as hours rise

Between 1st January and 8th September 2026, volunteers contributed more than 3,200 hours to the charity.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🗞️ Our latest issue is out today! Read the city's top stories, take a look at what's on and so much more... 📍 Pick-up locations: bathecho.co.uk/pickup 📱 Read online: issuu.com/mediabath/do...

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Beard’s team and subcontractors cleared weeds and overgrowth, installed new fencing and laid fresh gravel and paving. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/health/...

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New garden gives emergency staff at RUH space to rest and recharge

The space had become overgrown and was rarely used, despite being intended for staff to spend their breaks.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Duffety told the court he’d had a couple of cans and maybe “a bit of a wobble” when he was walking back to his home. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...

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Man, 59, is fined £40 for being drunk and disorderly on Railway Path

Duffety told the court he’d had a couple of cans and maybe “a bit of a wobble” when he was walking home.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

With the council having had its first meeting back after the summer recess, Dr Pankhania has still not resigned. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...

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Former Mayor of Bath remains councillor despite announcing resignation

Two months on, Dr Pankhania has still not resigned from the role and remains a councillor.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The event will feature Bath GP Dr Kate Kerr, who is accredited by the British Menopause Society as a menopause specialist. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

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Bath menopause talk set to raise funds for healthcare in East Africa

The upcoming event is open to everyone, including people experiencing the menopause themselves.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Oaten, 24, had admitted at a hearing in June that she had been in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/m...

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Magistrates make contingent destruction order for dog following attack

Oaten was “truly remorseful” for what had happened to Archie and contributed towards the vet’s bills.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The hub on the ground floor is used by customers of all major banks who can visit on weekdays between 9am and 5pm. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/busines...

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New lease of life proposed for former bank offices in Keynsham

The banking hub is in what used to be the Halifax, which was the town’s final bank branch.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“All our activities are spirited but strictly friendly and 100% focused on fair play and people having fun" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

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Free indoor sports day being offered to older residents across Bath

Over-50s are being given the chance to reconnect with their favourite sports for free.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

He admitted being in possession of an offensive weapon in Radstock Road and two criminal damage charges. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/b...

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Bloodied man admits axe and criminal damage offences while on drugs

Seymour used an axe to smash up a car in the town and damaged a laptop in the boot.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

In July, the city centre policing team said the rise in ASB was largely related to members of the street community gathering there. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/g...

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‘Gallery of offenders’ created in Kingsmead Square ASB crackdown

There has been a greater presence for officers in the area thanks to the relocation of the police station.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“The continued conversion of conventional family homes into HMOs alters the housing mix and the character of the neighbourhood" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politic...

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‘Significant overspill parking’ concerns raised as latest HMO approved

Ward councillor Jess David highlighted the loss of a home suitable for longer-term family occupation.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“On two occasions the police have utilised Section 35 dispersal powers to remove youths from the city centre" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/p...

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Bath police secure court orders in crackdown on city centre ASB

The city centre policing team say the group is largely made up of boys between the ages of 12 and 16.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The council received six comments of objection, highlighting concerns about harm to neighbours and the structural integrity of the site. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...

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Plans to build another house at Lansdown Lane are approved

In their analysis of the proposal, council officers said the house will not look “incongruous” or affect neighbours.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Issues over the summer have largely related to petty shop theft and trespass into restricted areas of businesses. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/p...

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Bath police secure court orders in crackdown on city centre ASB

The city centre policing team say the group is largely made up of boys between the ages of 12 and 16.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The event raises money for Alongside, which supports people across the South West who are experiencing homelessness. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

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Circuit of Bath fundraiser returns with 35km run and walking challenges

Participants can choose between a 35km walk, a new 35km run and the shorter 11km Mini Circuit.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

“The outdoor deck is an incongruous addition that extends conspicuously into views along the Royal Avenue approach" www.bathecho.co.uk/news/plannin...

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Historic England slams unauthorised deck outside park café in Bath

The deck, which doesn't have planning permission, was also constructed in the same place last summer.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Members of the group had gone to Savery’s home in Newbridge, filmed him, put it online and called the police. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/b...

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Bath man who sent sexual messages to child decoys is sentenced

The offences involved attempting to engage in sexual communication with three ‘girls’.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Despite Bath accounting for around half of the district’s population, it is only set to get around a quarter of the new homes. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/communi...

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Potential locations for thousands of homes in Bath revealed by council

The council has been told to find space for more than 27,000 homes to be built over the next 18 years.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

More than 35 local performers will take to the stage for the spectacular production, joined by a 12-piece live orchestra. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/whatson...

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Chitty takes flight as Bath Light Operatic Group celebrates 70 years

Award-winning Bath Light Operatic Group is celebrating 70 years of performing at the Theatre Royal Bath.

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Bath Echo @bathecho.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Demolition work is proposed to start early next year but Building A remains occupied by a Hindu Temple under an existing lease. www.bathecho.co.uk/news/educati...

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Plans in to demolish Culverhay School site ahead of redevelopment

The demolition will pave the way for the Green Ways Academy, a 120-place Special Free School, to be built.

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