Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram
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Bath University graduate - BBC story - Deafblind woman counting down to Everest climb
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Deafblind Bath woman counting down to Mount Everest challenge
Karolina Pakenaite, 29, has Usher syndrome which causes progressive hearing and sight loss.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy592nxnpz1o
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Police News:
www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/01...
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Paulton drug dealer jailed | Avon and Somerset Police
Gary Browne, 41, was arrested after warrants were executed in Paulton and Peasedown St John.
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/01/paulton-drug-dealer-jailed/
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Bath Voice News: Letter to the editor by Cllr Chris Warren critical of the Council’s policy on recycling centres with a reply from the Cllr Mark Elliott
bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/29/b...
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Bath Voice News: Letter to the editor by Cllr Chris Warren critical of the Council's policy on recycling centres with a reply from the Cllr Mark Elliott - Bath Voice.
Dear Editor, With the news of the reduction in hours of the recycling centres at Midsomer Norton and Bath this has led me to question what do we pay council tax for?For the vast majority of B&NES resi...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/29/bath-voice-news-letter-to-the-editor-by-cllr-chris-warren-critical-of-the-councils-policy-on-recycling-centres-with-a-reply-from-the-cllr-mark-elliott/
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2030 can't come soon enough!
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add a skeleton here at some point
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Bath Voice News: Letter to the editor – re-joining the Bath Scouts at 72 – an inclusive organization and open to all, young people and volunteers
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Bath Voice News: Letter to the editor - re-joining the Bath Scouts at 72 - an inclusive organization and open to all, young people and volunteers - Bath Voice.
Dear Editor, Recently, at the age of 72, I decided to join – or, more accurately, rejoin! – the Scouts. Here’s why: For me, gaining my Queen Scout Award back in 1972 was a pivotal point my life, thoug...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/29/bath-voice-news-letter-to-the-editor-re-joining-the-bath-scouts-at-72-an-inclusive-organization-and-open-to-all-young-people-and-volunteers/
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Fashion Museum Bath has today unveiled Explore the Collection: a prototype of a new online catalogue that offers digital access to one of the UK’s most important contemporary fashion collections. View the prototype online catalogue:
www.fashionmuseum.co.uk/explore-coll...
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Explore the Collection
https://www.fashionmuseum.co.uk/explore-collection
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Bath Voice News: Book reviews by the kind folk at the libraries – as the Festival of Libraries begins on February 7th
bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/29/b...
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Bath Voice News: Book reviews by the kind folk at the libraries - as the Festival of Libraries begins on February 7th - Bath Voice.
February sees the launch of our Festival of Libraries (7th February – 21st February). Please pick up a programme at your local Library Adult Non-Fiction For two weeks we celebrate all things library, ...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/29/bath-voice-news-book-reviews-by-the-kind-folk-at-the-libraries-as-the-festival-of-libraries-begins-on-february-7th/
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Fake bank notes - Police warning:
www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/01...
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Warning as counterfeit ÂŁ20 notes enter circulation | Avon and Somerset Police
Warning as counterfeit ÂŁ20 notes enter circulation
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/01/warning-as-counterfeit-20-notes-enter-circulation/
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Bath Voice What’s On News: theatre picks of the productions in the city this February and beyond
bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/27/b...
plus events, exhibitions and attractions - and news updates on the website and our social media
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Bath Voice What's On News: theatre picks of the productions in the city this February and beyond - Bath Voice.
Theatre Picks in Bath Egg TheatreSat-Sun 7-8 Feb. The Sleep Show. Saturday: 11.30am & 3pm. Sunday: 11.30am & 3pm. Tickets from: £10 – £12.50. Running Time – 50 minutes (no interval) plus 10 minutes st...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/27/bath-voice-whats-on-news-theatre-picks-of-the-productions-in-the-city-this-february-and-beyond/
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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram
Holburne Museum, Bath
8 days ago
Today was an exciting day as the Holburne Future Collective (HFC) have joined press day, for our new exhibition Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print. 📽️Watch our for their short films and content coming soon. The exhibition opens tomorrow Sat 24th Jan, get your tickets here:
https://ow.ly/H59a50Y1Pxo
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Appeal from the police about an assault in Bath:
www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/01...
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Witness appeal after man in taxi assaulted by youths | Avon and Somerset Police
Witness appeal after man in taxi assaulted by youths
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/01/witness-appeal-after-man-in-taxi-assaulted-by-youths/
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Bath Voice Political News: From Peter Gabriel’s 1977 chart hit, to the campaign against the Batheaston Bypass, Solsbury Hill is again in the news – this time over a barn conversion
bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/26/b...
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Bath Voice Political News: From Peter Gabriel's 1977 chart hit, to the campaign against the Batheaston Bypass, Solsbury Hill is again in the news - this time over a barn conversion - Bath Voice.
By Harry Mottram: For many Solsbury Hill has a powerful emotive pull with its views over Bath, its connection to the Peter Gabrial song and the controversial fight to stop the A46 carving through the ...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/26/bath-voice-political-news-from-peter-gabriels-1977-chart-hit-to-the-campaign-against-the-batheaston-bypass-solsbury-hill-is-again-in-the-news-this-time-over-a-barn-conversion/
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Bath BID list details of the Well Being Festival
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Tue 17 Mar. The Forum. Don McCullin in Conversation with Mariella Frostrup. 7pm. ÂŁ26. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime evening with Don McCullin in conversation with acclaimed broadcaster, arts champion and long-standing friend Mariella Frostrup.
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University of Bath News & Media
9 days ago
For many people the dread of what might go wrong far outweighs the pleasure from imagining what might go right - the emotional impact of dread is more than six times stronger. School of Management Professor Chris Dawson explains that sinking feeling
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Bath Voice Sports News: Winter Olympics Bath-based bobsleigh and skeleton teams announced and read to go for GOLD at the Milano-Cortina games
bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/22/b...
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Bath Voice Sports News: Winter Olympics Bath-based bobsleigh and skeleton teams announced and read to go for GOLD at the Milano-Cortina games - Bath Voice.
From Team Bath: Thirteen bobsleigh and skeleton athletes who train at the University of Bath have today been selected to represent Team GB at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy. Mat...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/22/bath-voice-sports-news-winter-olympics-bath-based-bobsleigh-and-skeleton-teams-announced-and-read-to-go-for-gold-at-the-milano-cortina-games/
9 days ago
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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram
Holburne Museum, Bath
11 days ago
Exhibition prep is in full swing for Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print, opening this Saturday! Thank you to the Fashion Museum Bath for providing the amazing mannequins!
https://holburne.org/events/zandra-rhodes-a-life-in-print/
#zandrarhodes
#bath
#exhibition
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Holburne Museum, Bath
9 days ago
🌅❄️ Start February with a wake-up call like no other! ❄️🌅 Join us for a Cold Plunge as the sunrises on February! This unique morning begins with energising breathwork and Qigong, followed by a guided cold-water plunge in the museum’s historic grounds.
https://ow.ly/XtTU50Y0LYj
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Bath Voice Sports News: Italy here we come! Bath-based athletes warm up for the Winter Olympics - now just days away
bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/22/b...
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Bath Voice Sports News: Italy here we come! Bath-based athletes warm up for the Winter Olympics - now just days away - Bath Voice.
From Team Bath ahead of the Winter Olympics: British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association (BBSA) athletes, who train at the University of Bath, will be representing Team GB at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Ol...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/22/bath-voice-sports-news-italy-here-we-come-bath-based-athletes-warm-up-for-the-winter-olympics-now-just-days-away/
9 days ago
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News of a young Bath Rugby hopeful and other break out players:
www.ruck.co.uk/england-u20s...
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Former England star called up to the Wales' Six Nations squad - Ruck
Steve Tandy has named his 38-man squad he will lead into his first Six Nations campaign, which opens with a trip to Twickenham to face England on January 7th. Dewi…
https://www.ruck.co.uk/england-u20s-star-who-are-the-two-uncapped-hopefuls-in-the-wales-2026-six-nations-squad/
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News from the police:
www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/01...
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Police dismantle suspected cannabis grow | Avon and Somerset Police
Several rooms full of plants were discovered inside a disused Bath hotel, after the owner raised concerns.
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/01/police-dismantle-suspected-cannabis-grow/
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Wednesday February 18th, 7:30pm. Widcombe Social Club. Tim Graham, will tell us the fascinating and little known story of why Penguin Books was the most significant publisher of the 20th century. Students welcome.
www.widcombeassociation.org.uk/events/the-s...
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The Revolutionary Story of Penguin Publishing
Penguin Books was the most significant publisher of the 20th Century. Tim Graham explains why.
https://www.widcombeassociation.org.uk/events/the-story-of-penquin-books
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Bath Voice News: what’s on in February with talks on Orwell and Princess Cariboo, the Bach and Wellbeing Festivals and music from Kerenza and company in Bath Abbey for United 4 Peace in Ukraine
bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/20/b...
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Bath Voice News: what's on in February with talks on Orwell and Princess Cariboo, the Bach and Wellbeing Festivals and music from Kerenza and company in Bath Abbey for United 4 Peace in Ukraine - Bath...
Pick of Diary Events in Bath Wed 28 Jan-Mon 16 Feb. ReBalance Bath – Festival of Wellbeing 2026. Lots of feel-good activities, meditation, talks and workshops. For more see https://bathboxoffice.org.u...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/20/bath-voice-news-whats-on-in-february-with-talks-on-orwell-and-princess-cariboo-the-bach-and-wellbeing-festivals-and-music-from-kerenza-and-company-in-bath-abbey-for-united-4-peace-in-ukraine/
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Young Bath rugby players in line up for trip to Newcastle
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U18 team named for trip to Newcastle Red Bulls | Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby U18 travel north to face Newcastle Red Bulls U18 in Round 6 of the PREM Next Gen competition.
https://www.bathrugby.com/content/u18-team-named-for-trip-to-newcastle-red-bulls
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Beechen Cliff rugby players in action this week. Beechen Cliff U17 v Bishop Wand U17. Fixtures at this website:
nextgenxv.com/2026/01/19/s...
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Schools Rugby: Midweek Preview | 21st & 22nd January – NextGenXV
https://nextgenxv.com/2026/01/19/schools-rugby-midweek-preview-21st-22nd-january/
11 days ago
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University of Bath News & Media
24 days ago
Scientists have developed a new way of making specific versions of asymmetrical molecules, which could make manufacture of pharmaceuticals and advanced materials much easier and more efficient.
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
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University of Bath News & Media
15 days ago
We're delighted to say we're joining the Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN) to collaborate with universities across Europe to grow
#research
partnerships, foster
#innovation
, and influence EU policy in the sector
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@yerunnetwork.bsky.social
#education
#YERUN
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Big match in Bath.
www.welcometobath.co.uk/bath-events/...
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Bath Rugby V Edinburgh Rugby - Welcome to Bath
Watch Bath Rugby take on Edinburgh Rugby at The Rec
https://www.welcometobath.co.uk/bath-events/bath-rugby-v-edinburgh-rugby/?mc_cid=94ba45d2c8&mc_eid=dc3ebb5990
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Road closure news from the BBC in Bath
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Two months of closures on A46 near Bath ahead of ÂŁ6m improvements
The road, which links the M4 to Bath will be closed overnight from 18 January to 20 March.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqj2q827nxwo
15 days ago
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Bath Voice News: opinions in south Bath split over plans for solar panels in the grounds of a house off Widcombe Hill
bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/16/b...
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Bath Voice News: opinions in south Bath split over plans for solar panels in the grounds of a house off Widcombe Hill - Bath Voice.
By Harry Mottram: Opinions in south Bath are sharply divided over a planning application to install solar panels and a ground source heat pump at Rainbow Wood House on Widcombe Hill. The objections to...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/16/bath-voice-news-opinions-in-south-bath-split-over-plans-for-solar-panels-in-the-grounds-of-a-house-off-widcombe-hill/
15 days ago
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Dover Athletic v Bath City - Saturday 17 January, 3pm Bath City v Street - Tuesday 20 January, 7.45pm Bath City Women v Staplegrove FC - Sunday 18 January, 2pm Bath City 1 Southend United 3
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BBC Sport take on Bath Rugby ahead of Friday's match:
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Finn Russell: Bath need to improve to contend for Champions Cup
Bath fly-half Finn Russell warns his team they need to improve quickly if they are to realise his dream of winning the Champions Cup.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c801p9m820do
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Review from our friends in Bristol: Bath Jazz Weekend, Widcombe Social Club – a cavalcade of contemporary jazz styles rich in creative imagination
www.bristol247.com/culture/musi...
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Review: Bath Jazz Weekend, Widcombe Social Club - a cavalcade of contemporary jazz styles rich in creative imagination
A strong programme of quality jazz musicianship ensured that the audience was richly rewarded for a weekend of careful listening.
https://www.bristol247.com/culture/music/review-bath-jazz-weekend-widcombe-social-club-a-cavalcade-of-contemporary-jazz-styles-rich-in-creative-imagination/
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Bath Voice Letter to the Editor – Commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day – 27th January 2026
bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/15/b...
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Bath Voice Letter to the Editor - Commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day – 27th January 2026 - Bath Voice.
Dear Editor, Tuesday 27th January commemorates International Holocaust Memorial Day. This year marks the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland, the largest Nazi death camp...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/15/bath-voice-letter-to-the-editor-commemorating-holocaust-memorial-day-27th-january-2026/
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Diary date.
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Bath Voice What’s On News: Widcombe Social Club listings for Feb 2026
bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/14/b...
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Bath Voice What's On News: Widcombe Social Club listings for Feb 2026 - Bath Voice.
By Tina Ryan: Widcombe Social Club is a non-profit community focused venue catering classes and events for both local and regional groups. We host various community events throughout the year – we als...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/14/bath-voice-whats-on-news-widcombe-social-club-listings-for-feb-2026/
17 days ago
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The critically acclaimed, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story - returns to the Theatre Royal, Bath from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 January. Tickets and info at
theatreroyal.org.uk
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Appeal from the Police:
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Witness appeal after cars damaged | Avon and Somerset Police
A man has been arrested after several cars were damaged with a sledgehammer in Bath.
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/01/witness-appeal-after-cars-damaged/
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Bath Voice: book reviews from January’s edition – with two suggestions for young readers now the World Cup is coming up
bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/12/b...
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Bath Voice: book reviews from January's edition - with two suggestions for young readers now the World Cup is coming up - Bath Voice.
Reviews from the kind folk of the Library Service in Keynsham and Bath. Adult Fiction Flesh – David SzalayFlesh won the Booker prize last year and was heralded as the book of 2025. I decided to write ...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/12/bath-voice-book-reviews-from-januarys-edition-with-two-suggestions-for-young-readers-now-the-world-cup-is-coming-up/
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Sports news from the BBC
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Castres v Bath: Underhill and Lawrence ruled out of Champions Cup Pool 2 tie
England internationals Sam Underhill and Ollie Lawrence miss Bath's Champions Cup match against Castres on Friday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/crmlj3w91yvo
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Bath Voice Opinion: Looking back to 2025 and looking forward in 2026
bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/09/b...
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Bath Voice Opinion: Looking back to 2025 and looking forward in 2026 - Bath Voice.
By Harry Mottram: There are hopes for 2026 to be a great year for the city – Bath Rugby to win all competitions, Bath City FC to get promoted and Cleveland Pools to finally reopen. OK – that last one ...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/09/bath-voice-opinion-looking-back-to-2025-and-looking-forward-in-2026/
22 days ago
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News from the Police:
www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/01...
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Ronnie Lungu appointed Superintendent for Bath and North East Somerset | Avon and Somerset Police
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ronnie Lungu as the new Local Policing Area Superintendent for BANES.
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/01/ronnie-lungu-appointed-superintendent-for-bath-and-north-east-somerset/
23 days ago
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Bath Voice Business News: Bath Rugby enjoys a gin, Small Business Week, Join Bath Chamber of Commerce, new Oz boot shop opens, and Juice in Stall Street
bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/08/b...
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Bath Voice Business News: Bath Rugby enjoys a gin, Small Business Week, Join Bath Chamber of Commerce, new Oz boot shop opens, and Juice in Stall Street - Bath Voice.
By Harry Mottram: Depending on which set of statistics you read the night time economy of any UK city – essentially 6pm-6am – makes up around 20% of consumer spending in any one day. Again you can cho...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/08/bath-voice-business-news-bath-rugby-enjoys-a-gin-small-business-week-join-bath-chamber-of-commerce-new-oz-boot-shop-opens-and-juice-in-stall-street/
23 days ago
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Bath Voice News: RUH Emergency Department issues leaflets to explain the situation and gives advice for those awaiting care
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News from Bath Rugby Foundation: Lucy Slade, Communications Manager, writes:  “As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited for a year full of events, partnerships and the continued growth of our programmes to change young lives.” More at
www.bathrugbyfoundation.com
25 days ago
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Bath Voice News: out now the latest issue of the city's leading monthly newspaper - and you can read it here
bathvoice.co.uk/news/
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Bath Voice News: out now the latest issue of the city’s leading monthly newspaper – and you can read it here
bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/05/b...
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Bath Voice News: out now the latest issue of the city's leading monthly newspaper - and you can read it here - Bath Voice.
By Harry Mottram: The first issue of the New Year 2026 of Bath Voice is out. Thousands of copies have been delivered to homes in the city and also left in key outlets such as shops and libraries. In t...
https://bathvoice.co.uk/2026/01/05/bath-voice-news-out-now-the-latest-issue-of-the-citys-leading-monthly-newspaper-and-you-can-read-it-here/
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Travel news:
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M4 closure as work to Badminton Road Bridge nears completion
The M4 will be closed overnight between junction 18 and 19 to allow for work to a new bridge.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gkjr7pjv0o
26 days ago
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Police appeal:
www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2025/12...
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Dashcam appeal after serious multi-vehicle M4 collision | Avon and Somerset Police
Dashcam appeal after serious multi-vehicle M4 collision
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2025/12/dashcam-appeal-after-serious-multi-vehicle-m4-collision/
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