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Bath Chronicle
The appeal and fascination with author endures
This year we celebrate 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen, with exhibitions and events in many parts of the country. Eugene Byrne, desperate to mention the anniversary but equally desperate to write something about her local connections, offers Jane an idea for a story.
3 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
New season begins with its first friendlies
Corsham Town got their pre-season campaign off to a winning start on Tuesday night with a narrow success over Western League Premier League outfit Shepton Mallet.
3 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
New reservoirs in the pipeline to meet demand
Two new Somerset reservoirs will play a vital role in ensuring the region has all the water it needs over the coming decades, the Environment Agency (EA) has said.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Coast is calling
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, with its Grand Pier and arcades, its glitz and commercialism, is not everybody's cup of tea.
4 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Bailey makes hard decision to depart
Fly-half Orlando Bailey has left Bath Rugby to join Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2025/26 season in a bid to play more regular rugby in the Gallagher Premiership.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Cup opponents unveiled
Challenge Cup holders Bath Rugby have discovered who they will face in the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup as Johann van Graan’s side look to set their sights on the top European prize having secured a treble of trophies in their previous campaign.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Re-tender will not affect respite care, says council
Respite care home Newton House will stay open until at least September 2026, as Bath and North East Somerset Council promises that families will face no gap in support while theserviceisretendered.
3 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Hospice's desperate plea as funding crisis deepens
A children's hospice charity supporting some of Bath's most vulnerable families is facing a critical £300,000 shortfall putting the future of its at-home nursing care for seriously ill children at risk.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Partnership will aid club
Lansdown Tennis, Squash & Croquet Club is delighted to have formed a partnership with property consultancy and estate agent, Carter Jonas.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Paralympians are under new regime
The GBR Wheelchair Fencing World Class Programme (WCP), funded by UK Sport, has transferred from the UK Sports Institute (UKSI) to British Fencing (BF).
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Airport bid to add £1bn to economy
Bristol Airport has published its final master plan for development for the next 15 years which it says could add a further £1 billion per year to the West's economy.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Find out about gas works set to disrupt drivers
Bath residents are being invited to attend a public meeting to find out more about a major gas upgrade that will bring disruption to roads across Upper Weston for several months.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Sun, stars and celebrations
BATH sizzles this summer with events, festivals and activities for all the family to enjoy from outdoor theatre and circus shows to music, new exhibitions and more. Here, the team at Visit Bath share some of the highlights from this year’s packed calendar.
3 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Classic show of kindness for residents
Classic car owners came together to save the day at a local care home's planned car show.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Ex-teacher, 90, set for trial after denying sexual abuse of pupil
A former teacher has denied sexual offences against a boy at an independent school around 50 years ago.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
'I don't think Frank would be accepted today'
This week, JEFFREY DAVIES looks back at another of his favourite interviewees, the versatile Wiltshire-born actor, comedian and singer Michael Crawford
4 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
KELLY'S HEROES
The double Olympic gold medallist tells LISA SALMON she wants to inspire all ages to use this summer to start getting active and improve their nutrition
4 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Have a barrel of laughs at pub
A 400-year-old pub near Bath is rolling back the years with a cider barrel challenge inspired by local folklore.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Captain leads from the front in victory
Bath returned to winning ways on Saturday, beating Frocester by 43 runs at North Parade.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Buxton wins on countback
Bath Golf Club continues to hold competitions and events despite the hot weather.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Two arrests after statues stolen from rural manor
Two men have been arrested after four statues were stolen from the garden of a country house.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Migration fall slows population growth
The UK population is projected to grow at a slower rate than previously stated, because of a sharp drop in the estimated level of migration.
3 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Avis aiming to end on a high
Ash Avis’ summer is bubbling along pretty nicely as we enter the business-end of the season.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Crash diet
Car trouble spells danger for Gabby and Sarah when the bride-to-be passes out behind the wheel
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Event provides a showcase for creative talent
Bath's annual celebration of creative self-expression took a dynamic leap forward with the introduction of a Student Taster Day, drawing aspiring make-up artists and body painters from across the region for a weekend of inspiration, competition, and professional guidance.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Experienced Carlisle will offer plenty as assistant
Wayne Carlisle has been appointed as Bath City's new assistant manager.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Pride festival set to take to city's streets
Bath Pride will be returning this summer.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Crypto conman told to pay £140,000 back
A conman who stole £5.7 million of cryptocurrency with a partner in crime from Bath has been ordered to pay back more than £140,000 or face more time in jail.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Ojomoh in line to earn first England cap
Max Ojomoh is in line for his first senior England cap, while seven fellow students have been selected for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship ahead of a busy international summer for rugby players at the University of Bath.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Bath Chronicle
Wyverns narrowly beaten in close chase
Freya Kemp registered a superb unbeaten half century as Hampshire carved out a hard-fought five-run victory over Somerset at the Cooper Associates Ground to return to winning ways in the Vitality Blast T20 women’s competition last Thursday.
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