Multi-vehicle collision on M4 sees one motorway lane closed and...

October 23, 2016, 11:51 pm

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A lane is closed on the M4 following a collision involving multiple vehicles. Traffic is affected around junction 18 for the A46 into Bath as of 7.55am (Monday, October 24). A spokeswoman for Wiltshire Police said: "We received a call shortly after 7am this morning to a report of a road traffic collision involving four cars between junction 18 and Leigh Delamere. This was a minor shunt. "Vehicles involved were a Vauxhall Vectra, a Ford Transit, an Audi A4 estate. Nobody was injured...

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October 24, 2016, 12:25 am

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Bath Rugby hooker Tom Dunn has shown off his baby daughter to the world after tweeting pictures of her at the weekend. Little Sophia Ellis Dunn was born at 6.46am on Wednesday (October 19). She weighed 8lb5.Introducing Sophia Ellis Dunn, born Wednesday 19th October at 6.46am, weighing 8lb5 �������� pic.twitter.com/qXFvZF3Qmv— Tom Dunn (@tomdunn92) October 23, 2016 Dunn then played for his club in the derby against Bristol less than 48 hours later. The 23-year-old has had plenty of...

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October 24, 2016, 1:07 am

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A baby car seat has been recalled after it failed safety checks.The manufacturer, Recaro, issued an urgent recall after the company found that a particular batch of its fix base car seats did not meet certain safety criteria. Although the product does fulfill the UN ECE-R44/04 approval standard, Recaro is offering parents a free replacement of fix base batches used primarily on the Optia child seat and the Privia infant carrier.The company said they put the fix bases through "rigorous...

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October 24, 2016, 1:19 am

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A popular coffee bar in Bath Guildhall Market has changed ownership in style. Previous owners Mike Watts and Wendy Race have sold their 50s-style bar Time Out, using the famous 18th century pillar 'The Nail' to carry out the transaction. Historically, all buying and selling between market traders and suppliers was conducted on 'The Nail' – coining the phrase we all know and use today 'pay on the nail'. The bar is now in the ownership of Emily Peacock who said: "I am very excited...

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October 24, 2016, 3:00 am

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Protesters will march through Bath on Saturday in opposition to the proposed Virgin Care takeover of local health services.The march will take place on Saturday, October 29, starting at 12pm (noon). It has been organised by the campaigning group Protect Our NHS BANES and has the support of local trade unions, Unison, Unite and GMB. Find out more: Labour group leader has concerns about Virgin Care taking on community care in B&NESA spokeswoman for Protect Our NHS BANES said: "The general...

Bath Rugby boys bare all in support of OddBalls - to raise...

October 24, 2016, 3:48 am

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Bath Rugby players have been stripping off for a good cause. A few weeks ago, Matt Banahan, Guy Mercer, Luke Charteris and co. got their kit off and stripped down to their pants to promote the OddBalls underwear brand. But this isn't just a chance to show off their six packs in a shameless commercial campaign. The OddBalls brand raises awareness and money for testicular cancer. Read next: Ex-Bath Rugby boss Mike Ford takes charge of European giants Toulon Rugby players and famous faces...

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October 24, 2016, 4:35 am

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The singer KT Tunstall was rushed to hospital in Bath after she accidentally swallowed a whole chicken bone. The 41-year-old Scottish songwriter was spending time with her family in the city yesterday (October 23) when she swallowed the chicken wing bone. KT went to A&E at the Royal United Hospital where she underwent an x-ray and had a small camera placed down her throat to check for damage to her vocal chords. Read more: Bath Rugby boys bare all in support of OddBalls - to raise...

Bath audiologist admits driving son, 9, to Tesco to buy more...

October 24, 2016, 8:21 am

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An audiologist from Odd Down has admitted driving with his nine-year-old son to buy more alcohol after consuming six bottles and two pints of beer. Neil Bradley Richardson, of Vernhamwood Close, was over the drink-drive limit by nearly three times when he was stopped on October 8, Bath Magistrates Court heard today (Monday, October 24). The 38-year-old drove to Tesco Express in Englishcombe Lane where he bought more alcohol and got back into his car to drive back home. He began to reverse...

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October 24, 2016, 8:54 am

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Two burglars stole cash and assaulted a woman after breaking into her home in Twerton in the early hours of Sunday morning (October 23).The pair broke into a house in Highland Road, disturbing the woman when they smashed the glass in the door. The victim, who is in her 40s, went downstairs and injured her hand on broken glass trying to prevent them coming in.One of the men assaulted her, demanding money, and the second man searched the house before they both made off with an amount of cash.Read...

Petition to save 44AD artspace in Bath has more than 1,300...

October 24, 2016, 9:31 am

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A petition set up to keep 44AD artspace at 4 Abbey Street Bath and open for community use has had more than 1,300 signatures. The future of the artspace is under threat because Bath and North East Somerset Council has proposed an increase in 44AD's rent to full commercial value.44AD - which has been a council tenant at 4 Abbey Street since August 2014 - argues full commercial rent would be impossible to uphold and would prevent 44AD from fulfilling its aims of providing an affordable and...

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October 24, 2016, 10:05 am

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Law firm Stone King has taken on 14 more solicitors and support staff in Bath to work across its education, charity, business and private client divisions.They include Helen Tucker who joins Stone King as a partner in the firm's independent schools team in Bath. She was previously head of the education sector team at law firm Ashfords in Bristol and head of legal for The Girls' Day School Trust. Helen advises independent schools on a range of issues including strategic review papers for...

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October 24, 2016, 11:22 am

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Pressure has been put on the Government to fund improved broadband services in rural areas.The Rural Services Network which represents more than 250 local authorities and organisations in rural areas has urged the Government to use its forthcoming Autumn Statement to address challenges faced by rural communities. It has called on Chancellor Philip Hammond to address the need for faster internet to boost economic growth and productivity, as well as improvements in adult social care and care for...

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October 24, 2016, 11:40 am

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A 27-year-old from Twerton serving 50 weeks in prison for stealing sat navs from cars has been given more jail time for similar offences. Aaron Duthie-Myrie, of Sheridan Road, admitted four counts of joint vehicle interference, six counts of theft from a motor vehicle and one count of handling stolen goods when he appeared before Bath magistrates on Monday (October 24). Duthie-Myrie had previously denied the charges and was due to stand trial this Thursday (October 27) over seven of the...

Police appeal after burglars make off with £800 worth of...

October 24, 2016, 11:58 am

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Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a salon in Chippenham. Between 6pm on Saturday, October 15 and 2.20pm on Monday, October 17, offender(s) broke into the first floor of Salon Secrets in Malmesbury Road. Once inside, they caused significant damage to the top floor of the salon by kicking through the flooring, and removing a number of floor panels to gain access into the salon located on the ground floor below. They then carried out a search of the salon and stole a...

Royal United Hospital in Bath announces five new public governors

October 24, 2016, 7:35 pm

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The Royal United Hospital in Bath has announced five new public governors.Candidates were voted into the role by members of the RUH Bath Foundation Trust.The following Governors have been chosen:Mike Midgley, City of BathNick Houlton, North East SomersetAnne Martin, MendipChris Callow, North WiltshireJames Colquhoun, South WiltshireRead next: Company issues urgent recall of child car seat after it fails safety checksIn total, 16 candidates put themselves forward for the role of Public Governor...

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October 24, 2016, 8:45 pm

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All of a Fizz at The Helen Straker Autumn Charity Ball in aid of Dorothy House and The Forever Friends AppealThe Helen Straker Charity held their first Autumn Charity Ball on Saturday, October 15 at the Assembly Rooms in Bath. Proceeds from the Ball were donated equally between two charities: Dorothy House Hospice Care and the RUH Forever Friends Appeal. Both were the favourite charities of Helen Straker, late wife of Gordon Straker, who was an active fundraiser throughout her life, including...

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October 24, 2016, 9:00 pm

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As many of the sportives, runs and triathlons come to a seasonal end, you could be forgiven for thinking that now the autumn months are upon us, it's time to retire to the sofa. Well not so fast! In my book it's never the end, and it's always the beginning of the next new fitness goal. Best of all, you have plenty of time to get into a new regime that will help you shift a little excess weight before the calorie-heavy Christmas party season arrives. If you are keen cyclist worried about losing...

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October 24, 2016, 10:11 pm

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Around 60 Bath boozers have been included in a map of the world's longest pub crawl.Mathematicians in Canada have put their skills into mapping the quickest route to visiting all the 25,000 pubs listed on the Pubs Galore website.Using digital maps, the University of Waterloo team looked at the coordinates for the listed 24,727 bars and then got to work by finding the quickest route possible - and it would take you 45,495km by road and boat. The project took two years to complete.Read next: Bath...

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October 24, 2016, 10:58 pm

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If it's happening in Bath today, you'll hear it here first. We will be bringing you all the latest news and traffic, travel, sport and weather updates for Bath and the surrounding area. Whether it is a traffic alert, the best Bath Rugby news from the Rec or the latest from the courts, we'll bring it straight to you right here. And if it's happening in the wider world and we think you'll be interested, this is where you will find it too. If you've seen something going on please let us...

University of Bath celebrates its 50th anniversary

October 25, 2016, 12:08 am

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The University of Bath turns 50 today.Tuesday, October 25 marks the 50th anniversary since the university received its Royal Charter in 1966.As part of a special year long programme of 50th anniversary events, today's celebrations begin in the historic Bath Abbey where staff, students, alumni and invited guests will enjoy a range of performances, music and dance.Following this, the festivities then make their way onto campus with a Party on the Parade featuring entertainment for staff and...