National Trust: New park and ride in Bathampton would 'scar' and...

February 26, 2017, 9:56 pm

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This is the National Trust statement that was read out to the Communities, Transport and Environment policy development and scrutiny panel of Bath and North East Somerset Council on Thursday (February 23). The panel was debating a call-in of the cabinet decision to select site B as its preferred location for Bath's four park and ride service.It was read out by the general manager for the trust in Bath, Tom Boden.The National Trust owns and looks after Solsbury Hill, a scheduled monument and...

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February 26, 2017, 9:58 pm

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The punishment for using a phone while driving is increasing this week.Drivers caught using a phone behind the wheel will be hit with a £200 fine and six penalty points from as part of a new crackdown.The new rules are coming into effect on Wednesday (March 1). They are a doubling of the current sanction of three points and a £100 fine. The new punishment could see drivers who have been on the road for less than two years banned from driving altogether, because points on their...

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February 26, 2017, 11:00 pm

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NB: Monday's live news blog has now closed. If it's happening in the city, you'll hear about it here first. Welcome to our rolling news blog for all of your local updates. Every day we bring 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. We also drop in news from the wider world if we...

Bath traffic: Accident reported near Bath bakery in Weston

February 26, 2017, 11:45 pm

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There are reports of an accident near a Bath bakery this morning.The accident, reported at about 7.45am on Monday (February 27), was said to be blocking traffic on the High Street in Weston.Parsons Bakery has a shop on the street near the junction with Eastfield Avenue.A spokesman for Avon and Somerset police said he was unaware of an accident on the High Street, but that officers had arrested a driver on suspicion of drink driving at about 7.15am on the High Street.The Bath Chronicle is waiting...

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February 27, 2017, 12:13 am

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A new telephone scam doing the rounds begins with the simple question 'can you hear me?'.Answering the question could cost you thousands of pounds.So if you don't recognise a number, be careful when picking up the phone.If you hear the phrase 'can you hear me?' from a number you don't know police say that you should hang up straight away.How the scam works that the fraudsters try to use voice signatures to charge you for products or services that you've never used.Read next: Arrest warrant for...

How to bag a job as a crisp taste tester at Walkers

February 27, 2017, 12:16 am

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Calling all crisp connoisseurs, have you got the tastebuds to bag this job?Brand favourite Walkers is recruiting 'super testers', a part time position trying all sorts of flavours.For lovers of the simple crisp, there could be no better job out there.It may come without saying but you'll need to have no food intolerances and not smoke.The role involves eating a "wide variety of food and beverages' meaning it's more than crunching on the salt and vinegar fried potato snack.Read more: Don't...

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February 27, 2017, 2:43 am

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Storm Doris may have passed but more grim weather appears to be on its way. Heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit the UK this week. The storm is set to sweep in from Wales - bringing torrential downpours, thunder and gusty winds.It looks as if Bath will miss Ewan's UK visit, but the weather will be far from warm this week with the Met Office issuing an ice warning.Ice is expected to form overnight leading to difficult driving conditions on untreated roads and slippery conditions on...

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February 27, 2017, 3:07 am

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A 29-year-old woman has been fined after drunkenly swearing at police officers at Bath Spa railway station.Lucy Webb was told to control her drinking by magistrates when she appeared in court this morning (Monday, February 27). Representing herself, she admitted being drunk and disorderly on February 11. Prosecutor Laura Gardner said officers were on patrol in the station when Webb "appeared to be involved in a physical altercation with two other females".They were her friends whom she...

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February 27, 2017, 3:36 am

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The Bath Chronicle has taken the decision to relocate its annual Women of the Year Awards in response to the controversial billing of convicted domestic abuser Floyd Mayweather Jnr at the Bristol Marriott City Centre.The award ceremony, held jointly by the Bath Chronicle and the Bristol Post, was due to take place at the Bristol Marriott on March 9, the day after the champion boxer is scheduled to appear at the venue with his "Undefeated Tour" event.But Bath Chronicle managing director...

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February 27, 2017, 3:45 am

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It's "next to impossible" to forge, yet the new plastic £5 note has reportedly been the subject of a counterfeit attempt.The Bank Of England is said to have launched an investigation after police warned about attempts to produce fake notes.The bank said it was unaware of any direct forgeries of the new polymer £5 note but admitted the note's design had been crudely copied on to paper in a small number of cases.Read next: The 'can you hear me' telephone scam could cost you...

Convicted Bath councillor Donal Hassett to be sentenced with his...

February 27, 2017, 3:57 am

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A Bath councillor convicted for his role in a large cannabis-growing operation will be sentenced in just over two months' time.A jury found Donal Hassett guilty this month on one count of conspiring to produce cannabis by being the "property fixer" for an organised, sophisticated drugs syndicate.Hassett, who is a Bath and North East Somerset councillor, will be sentenced in May along with five of his co-conspirators.The Bath and North East Somerset Council, which has reviewed the...

BBC investigates sugar dating across west country as Bath...

February 27, 2017, 4:11 am

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"Hundreds" of young people across the west country including Bath are getting involved in relationships with older men, in exchange for gifts and a new lifestyle.The service is used by cash-strapped students, who want a relationship with predominantly older men, called sugar daddies, in exchange for gifts or payment to help their education or lifestyle.The popular app Seeking Arrangement reported a 40 per cent increase in the number of young women who signed up - known as sugar babies...

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February 27, 2017, 5:01 am

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An instructor pilot has been sentenced after being found "slumped" in his van more than three-and-a-half times over the drink-drive limit. Brad Wagenhauser, aged 44, admitted being in charge of a motor vehicle while above the legal limit for alcohol in Peasedown on January 18.The Farleigh Hungerford resident appeared this morning (Monday, February 27) at Bath Magistrates' Court.Prosecuting Laura Gardener said he was spotted at Foxcote Avenue "slumped behind the seats of a blue...

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February 27, 2017, 7:47 am

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A Bath businessman has admitted breaching a sexual harm prevention order by viewing pornography.David Ewins, 73, who runs Ace Optics camera shop in Green Street, pleaded guilty to the breach and to three other charges in Bristol Crown Court today (February 27).Formerly David Uwins, the former chairman of the Transport and Highways Committee of Bath's Chamber of Commerce has changed his surname and was listed on court documents as Ewins.Ewins, of Langridge Lane, Langridge, admitted accessing...

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February 27, 2017, 7:58 am

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Bath's local authority has announced changes to the frequency of rubbish collections later this year.Most households across the district will go from once a week to every-other-week collections from November 6. Recycling collections, including food waste, will remain weekly.Bath and North East Somerset Council said collection days and times may change as routes are redesigned to ensure they are as efficient as possible. All households will be sent a personalised letter in March informing them...

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February 27, 2017, 10:41 am

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Bath homeowners are urged to be wary as a number of popular household products have been recalled over safety fears. The list of products being recalled include gas hobs which could leak and tumble dryers that might burst into flames. Here's the full list of products that have been recalled: Bosch/NEFFBosch / Neff built-in gas hobs are being recalled after a possible gas leak risk was detected.The Bosch model is the NGU4151DB, which was produced between January 2009 and October 2011.Neff model...

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February 27, 2017, 11:00 am

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Up to 150 digital and creative jobs are to be created at a Bath-based digital sports media company.The global media firm behind Eurosport, Discovery Communications, has taken a 20 per cent stake in the Play Sports Group, which has its headquarters in Bath.The £7 million investment, announced on Tuesday (February 27) and partnership with Eurosport will lead to more sports coverage and create up to 150 jobs for newly created digital and creative roles over the next two years –...

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February 27, 2017, 12:00 pm

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A 20-year-old involved in a pursuit across Bath while five times the legal driving limit for cannabis has been sentenced.Callum Stephen Heslop, of Rosewarn Close in Twerton, admitted driving on January 2 while unfit to when he appeared at Bath Magistrates' Court this morning (Monday, February 27). Prosecuting, Laura Gardner said: "Officers were on mobile patrol at around half past midnight when they saw a silver Citroen Saxo travelling at speed."A pursuit occurred through the city of...

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February 28, 2017, 12:00 am

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The public has been invited to find out about the next phase of homes being built on Bath's Western Riverside.The firm behind the former wasteland's regeneration, Crest Nicholson, will be holding a public exhibition in Bath next week.Residents can find out more about the plans for 54 new flats with parking on land adjacent to Stothert Avenue and Midland Road.Read more: Bath students looking for sugar daddy to 'help with university fees'How the site once lookedCrest Nicholson is currently seeking...

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February 28, 2017, 12:14 am

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Bath firefighters were called out last night to a car fire thought to be deliberately lit.The firefighters joined two other crew to put out the Ford Fiesta.They were called to fire in Charlton Lane, Midsomer Norton at 7.45pm on Monday (February 27).It was quickly extinguished and there were no injuries.A spokeswoman for Avon Fire and Rescue said the fire was thought to be deliberate.