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‘Smoke and confusion’: exhibition points out Jane Austen’s true thoughts on Bath

Georgian city is not shy of milking its links with the author, but actually she was not happy during her time there

The Guardian - UK

Former teacher, 90, will face trial after denying historical sex offences

Derek Barker pleaded not guilty to three charges relating to when he worked at Monkton Combe School in Bath in the 1970s.

Evening Standard

‘Baths, wine, and sex make life worth living’: how ancient Romans used public baths to relax, work out and socialise

Standing in the vast ruins of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, hundreds of gulls circle above. Their haunting cries echo voices from 1,800 years ago. Today, the bare shell of what was one of Rome’s largest bath complexes mostly sits empty, occasionally playing host to opera performances.

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Helicopters and cool hotels: forget Winnebagos, this is how the style set really do Glastonbury

I’ve only been to Glastonbury once, and I have to admit it was done in a most convivial way. The year was 2011, when the Pyramid Stage headliners were Beyoncé on the Sunday, festival perennials Coldplay on the Saturday, and, in something of a tour de force performance on the…

Evening Standard

Bath-bound Henry Arundell recalled to England squad

The youngster will be back available to Steve Borthwick this summer after returning to the Premiership

The Independent UK

Fotospeed launches FotoFest 2025 with a formidable line-up of talks from pro photographers and exclusive deals

FotoFest 2025 takes place at Bath Spa University on September 7 and features talks from landscape photographer Joe Cornish, wildlife pro Rachel Bigsby, and more

Digital Camera World

Ibitoye double fires Bristol past Harlequins to clinch playoff tie at Bath

Bristol clinched a 52-26 victory against Harlequins to secure fourth place and a Premiership playoff semi-final at Bath

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Ex-teacher appears in court accused of historical sex offences at public school

.Derek Barker, 90, is charged with three offences of buggery at Monkton Combe School in Bath in the 1970s, when he taught there

Evening Standard

Robbie Williams unveils new album Britpop, drops rocking lead single with Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi

Robbie Williams is back with a rock song featuring Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi from his forthcoming album, 'Britpop'.

BANG Premier

Turner’s rarely seen watercolours take centre stage in Bath

Exhibition at Holburne Museum features 32 experimental land and seascapes that chart artist’s evolution

The Guardian - UK

The best dog-friendly hotels in Bath – paw perfect pads for pooches and their owners

Your dog also deserves a pampering getaway at the UK’s spa capital, so here are some of Bath’s best hotels that will cater to furry friends and their humans

The Independent UK

Meet Sean Symington, the Cotswolds-based interior designer we're swiftly adding to our roster of tastemakers

We met with the acclaimed interior designer Sean Symington to ask him about his passion for design and get a glimpse into his life in England between bucolic Somerset and the rambling Cotswolds

Homes & Gardens

The art of making ‘a little mess’ brings Nicolas Party’s showstopper to Bath

Artist borrows from past masters to create centrepiece of latest show, his first major mural in England

The Guardian - UK

Teacher given 12-year jail term for ‘brutal and frenzied’ knife attack

Matthew Jones attacked Emma Kirk in Bath in February last year.

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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 Fashion Central

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Independent 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

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Fashion Central

Historic UK Department Store Jolly’s Making a Spectacular Comeback

The Guardian - UK

‘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

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