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New bid to turn old school into hotel

Monday, February 08, 2010

A new attempt is being made to win planning permission for the conversion of a derelict Bath landmark into a hotel and bar.

The planning application by the Yorkshire-based owner of the 18th Century former King Edward's School building is the latest salvo in a battle...

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Are Bath streets best of British?

Monday, February 08, 2010

Two streets in Bath are in the running to be named the best in Britain in a new awards scheme launched by Google.

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Police warning after spate of shed and garage break-ins

Monday, February 08, 2010

People have been warned to be cautious after a noticeable rise in thefts from garages and sheds in Bath over the past seven months.Since the...

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Motorist admits danger driving

Monday, February 08, 2010

A motorist who left a schoolgirl from Corsham fighting for her life after a horror smash has been warned he could be jailed. Jake Taylor pleaded...

Wind power debate planned

Monday, February 08, 2010

The possible role of wind power in meeting Bath's energy needs will be discussed at a public meeting next month. The debate has been called by the...

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Different faiths come together for Mayor's service

Sunday, February 07, 2010

A united message of charity, love and happiness was heard at the Mayor of Bath’s annual multi-faith gathering.More than 150 people attended the...

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Woman in court over cyclist's death

Friday, February 05, 2010

A woman has appeared before a judge accused of causing the death of a cyclist in August last year. Kylee Powell is charged with causing the death of...

Two taken to hospital after fire at Bath flats

Friday, February 05, 2010

An 80-year-old woman was one of two people taken to hospital after a fire in a block of flats in Bath last night.In a separate incident fire...

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Uni team tackles aircraft emissions

Friday, February 05, 2010

Carbon emissions from air travel could be reduced thanks to a new collaboration involving engineers from the University of Bath and the aerospace...

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Motorcyclist loses compensation fight

Friday, February 05, 2010

A motorcyclist badly injured in a road accident on a pitch black December night will not get a penny in compensation, London's Court of Appeal ruled...