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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 1h

Bath’s Royal United Hospitals Bath to highlight a new fresh fruit and vegetable stall that is now available on site, Monday – Friday, run by local grocer Dean Cooper. The RUH has also broadened its food and drink options across its site, in response to feedback.

Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 1h

From the police www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2025/10...

Witness appeal after suspected arson attack in Bath | Avon and Somerset Police

Witness appeal to suspected arson attack in Bath

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 1h

This week in Bristol: bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/my-...

My English Persian Kitchen | Bristol Old Vic

Tickets go on sale to our Circle Members today (Wed 28 May) at 10am, and our Lavender and Orange Members tomorrow (Thu 29 May) at 10am. Tickets will go on…

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 1h

Give yourself something to look forward to as the Bath Film Festival begins this month. Book your tickets now and start planning your escape to a cosy cinema, popcorn in hand, as you immerse yourself in a whole other world. See bathboxoffice.org.uk/whats-on/fes...
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Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) | Official Trailer | MGM Studios

YouTube video by Amazon MGM Studios

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 3h

Bath Voice Sports News: All the sports and clubs in the city listed with contacts bathvoice.co.uk/2025/10/13/b...

Bath Voice Sports News: All the sports and clubs in the city listed with contacts - Bath Voice.

American Football: Bath Killer Bees: The Bath Killer Bees are current members of the British Universities American Football League (BUAFL)’s Southwestern Atlantic Conference (SWAC). See https://www.th...

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 5h

A story from Newseum in Bath: bathnewseum.com/2025/10/09/o...

‘One last throw of the dice?’ Now, bad news.

[Chris pictured at ‘Wyatt’s Place’ during a recent podcast recording.] He’s spent nearly sixty years researching every aspect of how Bath reeled from the wartime bombing rai…

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 2d

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 2d

Bath Voice News: Lib Dems see off Labour, Greens, Tories and upstarts Reform in by-election victory in Widcombe and Lyncombe in the city. tinyurl.com/bdcvdmj8

Bath Voice News: Lib Dems see off Labour, Greens, Tories and upstarts Reform in by-election victory in Widcombe and Lyncombe in the city - Bath Voice.

By Harry Mottram: If you were to believe the opinion polls then it is Reform UK who are set to upset the political consensus in this country – but if the by-election result in Widcombe and Lyncombe th...

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 11d

Bath Voice Theatre Picks for October: includes Antony and Cleopatra at The Rondo, Small Hotel at Theatre Royal, Little Gift at the Egg, Bluffing Your Way in Ballet at The Ustinov and pictured – Who Bloody Dunnit? at The Mission Theatre bathvoice.co.uk/news/

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 11d

Bath Voice News – Exhibitions this October: including Space Exploration, Illustrating Austen, Bath and Tennis from Indoor to Outdoor and The Lost Spells at the Victoria Art Gallery bathvoice.co.uk/.../bath-voi...

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 11d

Bath Voice News: as the website saw a record 100,000 reads in September it’s an excuse to repeat one of the most popular features of the summer – about school dinners – we’ve all had them! bathvoice.co.uk/2025/10/01/b...

Bath Voice News: as this website saw a record 100,000 reads in September it's an excuse to repeat one of the most popular features of the summer - about school dinners - we've all had them! - Bath Voi...

Bath Voice News: from porridge in 1906 and semolina in the 1960s, to getting your five fruit and veg a day today – the long history of school dinners as more children in Bath will be eligible for scho...

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 11d

Bath Voice News: special offer from Bath Rugby for children and students for the game on October 3rd - v Sale Sharks bathvoice.co.uk/2025/10/01/b...

Bath Voice News: special offer from Bath Rugby for children and students for the game on October 3rd - Bath Voice.

ADVERTORIAL WATCH BATH RUGBY KICK OFF DEFENCE OF LEAGUE TITLE WITH STUDENT AND CHILDREN TICKETS FOR A TENNER 1 October 2025: Bath Rugby is inviting the next generation of fans to experience the roar o...

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 12d

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 12d

Bath Voice News: out on October 1st, the latest issue of Bath Voice – the city’s leading monthly newspaper and regular news website with more on social media – with news, views and much more – read it here tinyurl.com/3r572a74

Bath Voice News: out on October 1st, the latest issue of Bath Voice – the city’s leading monthly newspaper and regular news website with more on social media – with news, views and much more – read it...

By Harry Mottram: In this issue there’s the latest on Bath Rugby’s Stadium plans – now given the green light to be constructed. Plus there’s features, sport, what’s on, your letters, theatre listings ...

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 13d

Research from Dr Inge Kersbergen has won an #IgNobelPrize following a study on how alcohol affects foreign language skills.

The Ig Nobels highlight research that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, often showcasing the curious and playful side of science.

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Bath & North East Somerset Council @bathnes.bsky.social · 12d

A Home Energy Efficiency Plan (HEEP) helps you understand how you could reduce your household energy consumption and save money on your bills.

Save 70% off a HEEP assessment of your home with a Retrofit West voucher.

More information: www.retrofitwest.co.uk/vouc...

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.bsky.social · 12d

Research by @uniofbath.bsky.social shows 25% of vapes seized from pupils contain Spice. Children are suffering panic attacks, paranoia, vomiting & near unconsciousness from these laced vapes.

We must act now to stop the sale of laced vapes on social media and hold these platforms to account.

The terrifying epidemic of children vaping deadly zombie drug spice

When Emma's mother was woken up in the middle of the night by a noise outside, she was shocked to see her teenage daughter crawling underneath their car...

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Bath & North East Somerset Council @bathnes.bsky.social · 12d

You can report a problem with a street, park or green space to us directly with FixMyStreet.

We’ve fixed hundreds of issues in the last month.

👉 fix.bathnes.gov.uk

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 12d

Police report: www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2025/09...

Man arrested after woman threatened with bottle in Bath | Avon and Somerset Police

Man arrested after woman threatened with bottle in Bath

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 12d

Bath Voice News: reactions from all sides to the news that Bath Rugby Stadium has the go-ahead from the planners and the Secretary of State with views ranging from ‘delight’ to ‘shameful’ tinyurl.com/5fdfbfnu

Bath Voice News: reactions from all sides to the news that Bath Rugby Stadium has the go-ahead from the planners and the Secretary of State with views ranging from 'delight' to 'shameful' - Bath Voice...

By Harry Mottram: After months of planning, speculation, protests and debates over whether Bath Rugby should or should not build a new stadium to replace the current rugby ground finally the plans hav...

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 12d

Bath Voice News: Sydney Road LTN final order to make permanent bathvoice.co.uk/2025/09/30/b...

Bath Voice News: Sydney Road LTN final order to make permanent - Bath Voice.

By John Wimperis, Local Democracy Reporter: A controversial row of bollards in Bath have got the final sign off needed to become a permanent part of the city’s street scene. The bollards between Sydne...

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 13d

Over £7,500 raised for hospital charity RUHX at firewalking event. 29 local people braved the coals this September in aid of the hospital charity, RUHX at the Lansdown Cricket Club in Bath. RUHX’s next event, the Glow Run, is on Friday 24th October. Tickets at ruhx.org.uk/events/glow-run

Glow Run 2025 | RUHX | Official NHS Charity of RUH Bath

Run, hop, skip or walk 3km in the dark! Kindly sponsored by Freestyle Designs, the Glow Run is BACK! Our family friendly fun run is suitable for all ages and […]

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 13d

Diary date.

Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 14d

Bath Voice Sports News in brief: Sunday afternoon win for Bath City Women FC while Bath Rugby win at The Stoop and Bath Croquet Club host players in Empire line gowns for the Jane Austen Festival tinyurl.com/shenh4f2

Bath Voice Sports News in brief: Sunday afternoon win for Bath City Women FC while Bath Rugby win at The Stoop and Bath Croquet Club host players in Empire line gowns for the Jane Austen Festival - Ba...

By Harry Mottram: Bath City Women FC pulled off a 2-0 win on Sunday 18th September at Twerton Park with Spratt and Clarke both netting. They sit mid table in the Shield Services Group South West Regio...

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Bath Voice News Editor Harry Mottram @bathvoicenews.bsky.social · 14d

With Strictly back on TV - a reminder that a Bathonian won the competition back in the day bathvoice.co.uk/2023/01/31/l...

Look Back: When Bathonian Bill danced away with the Strictly glitter ball - Bath Voice.

It wasn’t just female fans of the BBC TV show Strictly Come Dancing who cheered when actor, musician and comedian Bill Bailey won the coveted Glitter Ball trophy in December – but men of a certain age...

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