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October 26, 2016, 5:18 am

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Andrews Property Group has appointed a new head of its lettings and management business following the promotion of David Westgate to replace longstanding CEO Michael Robson.Alison Nunez will take over from David, it was announced on Thursday (October 20).Her appointment follows her departure from Countrywide where she had spent 15 years. Alison was most recently Countrywide's retail director for the South of England and had previously been lettings director for regions covering south and central...

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October 26, 2016, 5:25 am

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The Severn Tunnel reopened to passengers on Saturday, October 22 after a six week closure for electrification works. Rail passengers travelling to and from South Wales felt the sting of the works, with journey times taking an average of 30 minutes longer and bus replacement services in operation.Did you ever wonder what was actually being done in the Tunnel?Network Rail has released a timelapse video which shows workers preparing it for electrification.The cool new footage features the...

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October 26, 2016, 7:50 am

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Bath MP Ben Howlett has argued that international students should be taken out of the Government's immigration figures. In an opinion piece for the Telegraph, the Conservative MP said removing international students from net migration figures would show Britain "to be an open, immigration friendly nation" that can recruit international workers to meet economic demand. There are more than 22,500 students in Bath, many of whom are international students.Read next: Bullied Wiltshire...

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October 26, 2016, 8:33 am

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A man has appeared at Bath Magistrates' Court accused of sexually touching underage girls.Paulo Da Silva of Helperby Road, London, appeared at the court accused of a total of 15 offences including assault and sexual assault charges. All the offences were said to have been committed in the BANES area.Da Silva, appearing with dark hair and dressed in blue jeans and a black jacket, spoke only to confirm his name in the court today (October 26).Da Silva has pleaded not guilty to all the charges...

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October 26, 2016, 10:40 am

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A transporter blocked a narrow lane in Shoscombe for more than five hours this afternoon after the driver was 'led down there by his sat nav'.The ECM transporter carrying four vehicles began making its way down Barn Hill at around 1pm. But it didn't make it very far down the seven foot wide track before getting stuck on a bridge over the Wellow Brook. Read more: Home perks of £400k-a-year University of Bath Vice-Chancellor Glynis Breakwell revealedMore than five hours later the lorry was...

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October 26, 2016, 11:20 am

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A man has admitted robbing £3,000 from a bank in the centre of Keynsham.Oliver Mawditt, 31, walked into Halifax in High Street at around 11.40am on September 26 before making off with the money.He was arrested two days later and appeared at Bath Magistrates' Court on September 29.Mawditt, of Handel Road, Keynsham, did not enter a plea to a single charge of robbery and the case was sent to Bristol Crown Court.Read more: Man accused of sexual activity with children in Bath & North East...

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October 26, 2016, 9:58 pm

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The safeguarding investigation into a Bath nursery continues, four weeks since the nursery closed its doors.Education watchdog Ofsted is investigating a claim against Zebedees on Avon Street and has reason to believe that the children its care for "are or may be at risk of harm".Ofsted first met nursery staff regarding the issue on Monday, September 26, with Zebedees remaining closed since.Read next: Home perks of £400k-a-year University of Bath chancellor revealedIt could be...

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October 26, 2016, 9:59 pm

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Bath MP Ben Howlett has asked Bath and North East Somerset council if the area can accommodate more child refugees. The evacuation of the Calais refugee camp known as the Jungle has left thousands of unaccompanied child refugees facing an uncertain future. So far, Britain has welcomed about 200 child refugees across the Channel from the camp. Read next: Home perks of £400k-a-year University of Bath Vice-Chancellor Glynis Breakwell revealed Home Secretary Amber Rudd has offered to...

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October 26, 2016, 10:00 pm

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The current Mayor of Bath Paul Crossley has urged volunteers to step forward for the Royal British Legion's poppy appeal in Bath.In his letter to the Bath Chronicle Mr Crossley says the need for volunteers grows year on year and the explains the importance of remembering the brave soldiers who fight in war.Next month, there will be events of remembrance and opportunities to pay tribute to those who have battled for others' freedom.Read Mr Crossley's letter in full:"At this time of year...

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October 26, 2016, 10:14 pm

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Bath's oldest pub will remain closed for a week while the finishing touches are made on a revamp. The Saracens Head is also adding seven 4K high-resolution televisions and a second projector so patrons can come to watch more live sport. "The whole of the pub is being redecorated from top to bottom," said general manager Tim Ward of the city centre pub which opened in 1713. Stonemasons have been brought in to do a professional clean to the outside brick on both Broad Street and...

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October 26, 2016, 11:19 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...

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October 27, 2016, 2:18 am

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Three people were treated at the scene of a collision on a road north of Bath last night. The collision involving two vehicles happened shortly before 8pm on Wednesday (October 26). A crew from Bath Fire Station was called to the scene, alongside two other crews from Kingswood. A spokeswoman for Avon Fire and Rescue Service said the collision happened on Gorse Lane. She said: "Two females and an elderly male were assisted from separate vehicles and treated by on-scene ambulance...

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October 27, 2016, 2:40 am

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A Bath parent has set up a group resettling refugees in Greece.Jon Bradford is the founder of Together 2016 and has been working with other volunteers to help migrants near the Macedonian border.The aim is to help people get out of the camps and into safe housing and education.Jon, whose 10-year-old son Roman goes to Bathwick St Mary Primary School, is hoping to raise £5,500 to help with the project.Read more: Will BANES help to resettle unaccompanied child refugees after the closure of...

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October 27, 2016, 6:27 am

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A French confectioner has chosen Bath as the venue for its first ever shop outside France.Maison George Larnicol is taking over the premises at the corner of Upper Borough Walls and Burton Street previously occupied by clothing brand Rupert and Buckley.The family company has around 200 employees and 30 stores in France, as well as a factory and restaurant. It was founded in Brittany in the 1990s by George Larnicol, whose father was a patisserie chef.Read more: Bath's oldest pub the Saracens Head...

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October 27, 2016, 8:00 am

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A planning application for up to 180 homes near Odd Down will be submitted to the local authority in the new year.The Hignett Family Trust and Bloor Homes is putting together plans for the first phase of the Sulis Down development.Residents have been invited to view and comment on the latest revised plans at the next consultation event, due to be held at Saint Gregory's Catholic College on November 1.The plan to build homes at Sulis Down has previously come under fire from residents, with issues...

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October 27, 2016, 8:21 am

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Work has started on what will be Bath's third Travelodge when it opens next year - and the city is 'happening' according to the property fund behind the project.Contractors are stripping out the first and second floors of 6-10 Westgate Buildings, which will house a 56-bedroom outlet of the budget hotel chain. Planning permission was secured from Bath & North East Somerset Council in July by Savills Investment Management on behalf of the Charities Property Fund (CPF). The building has been...

Hotel plans for Club XL on Walcot Street in Bath delayed

October 27, 2016, 8:40 am

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The local authority's planning department has delayed making a decision for plans to convert part of a nightclub into a hotel.Two floors of Club XL on Walcot Street could become an eight-bedroom hotel.Vibrant Leisure has put in a planning application to change the use of the rear sections of the club, with the former bakery and snooker hall having seen clubber numbers dwindle.Bath and North East Somerset Council had set a target decision date of October 25 but consent is yet to be granted.Read...

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October 27, 2016, 9:00 am

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There are an estimated 500 seasonal jobs available in Bath right now as some major employers prepare for the festive season. It may be a few weeks before the Christmas lights are switched on in Bath (although they are already up) but 'tis the season for employers to start hiring the right talent, ahead of the hectic end-of-year shopping window. M&S, Boots, Primark and Debenhams are among the top firms looking for staff in the city. Read next: Will this be the best chocolate shop in...

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October 27, 2016, 9:20 am

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This is the heartbreaking 999 call from a terrified elderly woman struggling to breathe after being taunted - by cruel trick or treaters on Halloween. Police released the audio from the call in a bid to warn people celebrating on October 31 to look out for elderly neighbours. On the upsetting recording the OAP can barely breathe and struggles to explain what is happening to the call handler before bursting into tears and saying: "I'm so scared." The woman tells the...

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October 27, 2016, 9:33 am

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It's good news for Bath's motorists as North Parade in the city centre has reopened completely.The road was in need of repair as it had crumbled over a long period of time. The local authority said it needed to be reconstructed to reduce the need for future maintenance.The repairs were carried out over three stages, getting underway on August 1.Although the project overran by two-and-a-half weeks, it was completed by the new deadline of October 30. Below were the planned phases of the repair...