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An English rugby team’s stadium plan sparks concern for beavers, bats and UNESCO designation

The city of Bath in southwest England loves its rugby

The Independent UK

Ed Davey urges China to ‘publish the tapes’ after MP denied entry to Hong Kong

Wera Hobhouse, the Lib Dem MP for Bath, was refused entry to the former British territory while travelling to meet her son and baby grandson.

The Independent UK

British MP banned from Hong Kong while trying to visit newborn grandchild

Wera Hobhouse, a British MP for Bath, says she was left shocked and heartbroken after being denied entry to Hong Kong last week.

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Toads risk their lives crossing a Somerset road to mate. This year, a patrol rescued thousands

Charlcombe Lane near Bath is one of only five roads in UK closed for migration during breeding season

The Guardian - UK

Toads on the road! Year of milestones for Bath-based patrol

The Charlcombe Toad Rescue Group helped nearly 4,000 toads, frogs and newts across a half-mile stretch of a road during this year’s migration season.

The Independent UK

The best spa hotels in Bath for rejuvenating retreats, thermal waters and peaceful countryside escapes

Soak in the natural thermal waters, try out a high-tech treatment or simply snooze on the massage table with these indulgent spa break hotels in Bath

The Independent UK

Mary Berry says William’s birthday message was ‘an honour’ on One Show

The show also saw Dame Mary visit her hometown of Bath in a segment, and chat to a number of surprise guests.

Evening Standard

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Bath, balls and Darcy’s pile: where to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a fan of Jane Austen must be in want of festivities to mark her big birthday. Here are some of the best

The Guardian - UK

Historic UK Department Store Jolly’s Making a Spectacular Comeback

The Fashion Central

‘Like a bullet going right by you’: affluent English towns and suburbs rail against noisy, unstoppable rise of padel tennis

From Bath to Weybridge and Winchester to Lytham St Annes, padel’s ‘gunfire-like’ acoustics are making locals seethe

The Guardian - UK

Jane’s world: fans and admirers pick their favourite Austen characters

Helen Fielding, David Baddiel, Nicola Sturgeon and other cultural figures celebrate the great writer’s 250th birthday

The Guardian - UK

6 scenic road trips to take from London

Strap on the roof box, load up the boot! These are the best road trip routes to take from London for an epic foodie, culture or beach break — minus the airmiles

Evening Standard

Bar manager ‘gobsmacked’ after winning £4m ‘Saltburn-style’ country house

Paul Knight has won the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw in Bath.

Evening Standard

“The guitar is the instrument of the people”: The IGF Summer School celebrates 30 years of levelling up guitar players with a bumper Bath event

Taking place 12-17 August in the historic UK town of Bath, the five-day event will celebrate guitar playing in all its forms, helping players take their talents to new heights

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The Guardian - UK

Ollie Lawrence: ‘If you don’t dream big, you’re never going to get anywhere’

The centre on why England believe they can beat Ireland in their Six Nations opener and how his apology to fans over Alex Mitchell incident backfired

The Guardian - UK

Unseen work by Frank Bowling with hidden image of late son goes on show

Abstract expressionist’s mysterious painting joins portraits by Warhol, Bacon and Hockney in Bath exhibition

The Guardian - UK

Frankenstein inspired by suicide of Mary Shelley’s half-sister, book reveals

New collection of author’s diary entries provides tragic insight

Evening Standard

London leaver: 'I would never have written a book if I was stuck in Wimbledon'

Moving from a one-bedroom flat in Wimbledon to a three-bedroom Georgian conversion in Bath was a no-brainer

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Tony Book obituary

Manchester City captain who brought the team four trophies in three years before going on to manage it

The Independent UK

Tony Book: The late-blooming bricklayer who became a Manchester City great

The full-back did not play top-flight football until his move to City at the age of 32 in 1966.

Evening Standard

The Langford Inn is the perfect country bolthole near Bath — and 3 more of the area's best hotels

Retreat from the madding crowds at this bucolic bolthole in the Mendip Hills, says Annabelle Spranklen

The Independent UK

GWR delivers stark warning over Sunday train travel: ‘Only if absolutely necessary’

Exclusive: A special warning has been made against visiting Bath Christmas market by train

The Guardian - UK

Unselfish yeomanry who carried England home deserved better from rugby

Sobering footage from documentary Unbreakable on England’s Rugby World Cup heroes shows why they have launched a campaign to aid retired players

Evening Standard

Inspecs shares slump after profit warning

The Bath-based glasses maker expects underlying earnings to fall to around £17.4 million to £17.9 million on sales of about £197 million for 2024.

The Independent UK

Special Big Issue edition on sellers and their dogs

Vendors and their dogs are said to have a close bond.

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