Politics in Bath and North East Somerset

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Mar 20

Charlotte Church joined protest in Bath calling for Gaza ceasefire : Reading the words of Dr Clarissa Pinkola Este, she said: "My friends ...

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Apr 07

Pre-school in Bath rated 'good' by Ofsted: Peter Pan Pre-school received "unanimously positive" feedback from parents

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Mar 19

Gaza dominates council meeting as Bathonians urge ceasefire: The council issued a statement hoping for a ceasefire, but protestors criticised it for not passing ...

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Somerset County Gazette

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Mar 25

The best photos from the Somerset Business Awards 2024: Here are all the best photos from the Somerset Business Awards 2024 gala dinner in Weston-super-Mare.

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Apr 03

What elections are happening in Somerset on May 2?: The whole country is voting in various local elections on May 2

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Mar 12

Mayor of Bath to stand against Jacob Rees-Mogg: Current Mayor of Bath Dine Romero will be the Liberal Democrat's candidate for North East Somerset and ...

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Apr 18

Council told it needs a plan for care homes in next pandemic: In 2021, Bath and North East Somerset had the highest rate of Covid-19 deaths in care homes in all ...

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Mar 01

Duo who helped murderer and left teen to die walk free from court: CCTV footage showed 20-year-old Jack Seal travelling in a Citroen to the car park in the ...

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Mar 22

Victory for care leavers after man’s campaign: Bath and North East Somerset is the latest council to recognise having been in care as a protected characteristic

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Apr 13

'Rustic gem' farm shop near Bristol is named among region's best: Two others within an hour's radius of the city have also made the shortlist

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Mar 10

School's plan to support children among recent planning news: Other recent plans include expanding a Gypsy and Traveller site and cleaning up a historic cinema

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Feb 29

Wells Cathedral to charge admissions to 'keep its doors open': For years the cathedral has relied on visitor donations

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Apr 10

Road-rage driver caught losing his rag in dashcam footage: He can be seen driving erratically and getting involved in an altercation with another driver who ...

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Mar 01

Major plans to drive regeneration of Somerset mining town: 'I think this is a very exciting opportunity'

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Mar 08

Meet four forgotten Somerset women this International Women's Day: These unsung women made their mark on the county, but you may not have heard of them

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Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance

International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.

Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.

Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.

Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.

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somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/death-threats-abuse-must-stop-9178909

Mar 21

Death threats and abuse must stop, say local councillors: Elected councillors homes, families, and pets have been targeted

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Mar 02

Just when we thought winter was behind us... metro.co.uk/2024/03/02/met-office-issues-severe-snow-warnings-temperatures-set-plunge-20384653/

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Mar 10

'Exciting time' for Somerset mining town amid major plans: A major regenration plan aims to bring funding into the town

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Mar 07

Urgent plea and concern for welfare of missing man: Police are concerned for the welfare of missing 27-year-old Oliver

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Mar 02

West of England rivers are in a state of emergency, says new report: A shocking new report reveals that none of the rivers in the West of England are in good ...

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Feb 29

Brace yourselves out there! 🌧️ www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-met-office-issues-urgent-32238873

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Mar 01

Woman fights for life as suspect is charged with attempted murder: Matthew Jones, 28 and of Ivy Avenue, Southdown, Bath, appeared at Bath Magistrates' Court ...

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Feb 29

Council vows to protect residents as care homes close: Dozens of residents will have to move to another care home

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Mar 12

Council accuses Metro Mayor of keeping bus plan secret: 'This failure to collaborate means the chance of a commercially viable service serving the same and ...

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Mar 03

Himalayan hiker Anita is trekking for a cause after husband’s cancer treatment: Meet Anita, a brave woman who is taking on the India Dalai Lama Trek to raise ...

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Feb 21

‘No cliff edge’ for charities as B&NES council agrees budget: A cut to local charities work to help the most vulnerable will now happen over two years

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Mar 26

The academy trusts to run 30 new special free schools: Twenty-five academy trusts have been selected to run 30 new special free schools - but a process to find ...

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Feb 21

Bid to reverse Bath traffic scheme fails despite protest: '“I am genuinely genuinely saddened that the community has felt split in this way.'

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Mar 15

Queen Camilla's visit to Bath cost council over £12k: The council leader said the Royals will always have a 'warm welcome' in Bath ...

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Feb 11

Ofsted raves about school 'where everyone is friends': Find out how this small school in Radstock fosters a caring and respectful community among pupils ...

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Feb 05

Teenager stabbed to death at 16th birthday party, court hears: Mikey Roynon, 16, was fatally stabbed in the neck with a large "zombie knife" during a ...

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Feb 04

Railway station could return to Somerset beauty spot: The study is also considering three new stations in Bristol

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Feb 02

Armed police rush to ‘incident’ at Royal United Hospital as public warned to stay away

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Manchester Evening News

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Mar 09

The Bolton drug dealer and the £2m cruise ship cocaine plot : Paul Farrell has been jailed for 23 years

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Feb 17

Men open up about grief in locker room chat: A powerful and honest conversation about men’s mental health and bereavement, and join the Men’s Walk to Support ...

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Mar 05

Government issues major warning to West of England leaders: The government warned of the 'poor state of professional relationships' between the Metro ...

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Feb 15

Protest planned as councillors review controversial traffic scheme: Opposition councillors called-in the scheme, but have clashed over calling-in others

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BBC Feb 28

NHS dental budget: More than £25m going unspent: The British Dental Association says many dentists are going private due to contract issues.

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Feb 28

Funding secured to keep 'invaluable' bus running to Bath: It has been at risk since half its funding was cut last year

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Jan 12

Dad wins £3m Somerset mansion in Omaze prize draw: Michael Maher celebrated by going to the pub and having a curry - after his family told him he'd only a ...

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Jan 29

Six Somerset restaurants named in UK top 100 list: The SquareTable countdown features several places from elsewhere in the south west

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Feb 25

'Cuts are still cuts' but charities welcome council promise: “While the news that changes will be made over two years is welcome, cuts are still cuts”

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Feb 02

Delivery drivers to protest for better pay: It follows protests across the country

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Jan 23

Golf club members in 'uproar' after radical plans unveiled: Members were presented with the plans in a meeting

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Jan 26

Council house building costs 'totally out of whack': Turning the site of a former depot into eight flats could cost £3.2m, a councillor has said

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Midweek Herald Jan 06

Yellow cold-health alert issued across the South West: A YELLOW cold-health alert has been issued across the South West.

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Quick Glance: Snow Alert for England

The Met Office issued new weather warnings, forecasting heavy snow showers tomorrow.

A yellow warning comes into force at 4 am on Monday, affecting roads and train services in parts of Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, and West Sussex.

An amber cold-health alert has been issued for the North West of England, West Midlands, East Midlands, and South West of England.

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Jan 09

Metro Mayor Dan Norris puts himself forward to be Labour MP candidate: He wants to challenge Jacob Rees Mogg again, and could even be Labour's candidate in ...

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Jan 23

Locals call for end to controversial traffic scheme: 57 per cent of people on the street are opposed to the scheme, while 40 per cent are in favour

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Dec 31 23

Demolishing and rebuilding their bungalow brought all kind of benefits for this family

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Jan 04

Met Office warns of 15 hours of heavy rain over Bristol: More downpours are expected and further disruption to road and rail network is likely in and around the ...

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Feb 05

Man detained after hospital lockdown and armed police incident: Police officers have also quelled reports that a person was inside the hospital with a bladed ...

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Jan 24

'Start listening to us' say locals at 'volcano' site protest: A decision on the 'SVEZ' will be made next week

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Jan 14

Calls for VAT cut to save hospitality sector from meltdown: Bath MP Wera Hobhouse is fighting for a fairer tax system that could boost both revenue and profits

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Jan 30

Golf clubhouse 'deserted' as members protest redevelopment plans: The plans will see the course reduced to a 12-hole course

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Farmer who dragged dog behind car spared jail: Daisy had to put to sleep after the ordeal. Kim Rendall had left the white husky for dead after leaving her with ...

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The best Christmas walk in Somerset for all the family: It was voted one of the best walks in the country by the Sunday Times

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Somerset County Gazette

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Bath & North East Somerset has largest gender pay gap in the South West: New research has found Bath and North East Somerset's average gender pay gap is 24.8

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Jan 21

The race to take on Jacob Rees Mogg - Labour's intriguing candidate decision: They are queuing up to try to oust the Tory grandee from a new constituency on the ...

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Jan 01

Four key retail moments in 2023: It was a busy year in retail.

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Josie Gibson explains hospital drama with frightening symptoms: Popular presenter said she 'couldn't breathe' and had to get drugs for swelling as ...

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Dec 24 23

Ambulances blocked after 'moving' bollard fails: The council has apologised and is investigating

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Dec 11 23

This Finnish Sauna Bath in Kent, England has a surprising role in sporting history. In 1948 it was used in the first post-war Olympic Games ... Show more bbc.in/489hdgU

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Dec 06 23

Mum's grief as boy jailed for murdering her 'one in a million' son: "He was always smiling. He was truly one in a million"

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Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses WECA of 'pillorying the motorist': The North East Somerset MP spoke on behalf of Saltford residents in the House of Commons this morning ...

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