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Banned from Bath: Asbo for abusive street drinker

Banned from Bath ASBO street drinker Michael Sherris

An abusive street drinker has been given a three-year Asbo banning him from Bath. Michael Sherris, 31, from Dundee, has become the first target of a police and council campaign to stamp out street drinking in the city. Pictures

Council shake-up could see new use for Guildhall

Far-reaching plans which could see a new use for large parts of Bath's Guildhall have been revealed by council chiefs. Bath and North...

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Jail for man who attacked busker

A man with a personality disorder who committed an act of "senseless racial abuse and violence" in Bath has been jailed for 30 months because there was no treatment available for him in...

Narrow escape in fire drama

Three people had a lucky escape from a Bath flat yesterday morning after rubbish bags were set alight outside. The fire quickly spread...

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Tears as Woolies shuts for good

There were tears as Bath's Woolworths store closed its doors for the last time last night.

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Row over Bonhams site restaurant plan

It's called the Olive Branch. But plans for a new upmarket restaurant serving champagne breakfasts have been given a far from peaceful...

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Happy returns

Bradford on Avon: Bradford on Avon's Townswomen's Guild meeting on Thursday, January 15 will be a birthday party.

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Cabarets a success

Fosseway Bowls Club's pavilion was filled to capacity on two occasions in December.

A Greek evening on the 15th proved highly popular.

When members arrived on the 22nd, they found it colourfully decorated.

This occasion saw a Christmas theme, with carols and readings, followed by mince pies and mulled wine.

During...

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Harris enjoys successful grading

Norton Radstock Karate Club's Steve Harris was awarded his 2nd dan black belt at the JKA England grading, held at Walton-on-Thames on...

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We blew a golden opportunity - Meehan

Disappointed head coach Steve Meehan was left to rue a missed opportunity after Bath Rugby’s dramatic 24-22 defeat to Leicester Tigers at Welford Road this afternoon.But Meehan refused...

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Bath beaten in dramatic finale

MATCH REPORT: Leicester Tigers 24, Bath Rugby 22Leicester Tigers gained revenge for their last-minute defeat at The Rec in November by inflicting one of their own on Bath Rugby at Welford...

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COMPETITION: Win signed shirt and Irish tickets with Gatorade

The Bath Chronicle has teamed up with Gatorade, Official Sports Drink to the Guinness Premiership, to offer readers the chance to win...

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Pizza sales up as diners order in

Cash-strapped consumers are shunning restaurant meals and ordering takeaways at home, Domino's Pizza said as it forecast better than expected full-year profits.

The pizza delivery firm, which has 553 stores in the UK and Ireland, said people were looking to "trade down" from going out for a meal but were unwilling to give up entirely on...

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Picture of the day

Chris Harris, starring in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Theatre Royal, Bath, with two young supporters of Dorothy House's Dotty Day. Picture: Kevin Bates