Bletchley Park codebreaker John Croft dies at 103
John Croft, who worked on breaking German Lorenz ciphers at Bletchley Park and later on Soviet codes, has died aged 103. After a Home Office career he became a respected abstract artist.
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Bath children's lit festival criticised over diversity row
Bath children's literature festival faces backlash after founder John McLay emailed authors asking them to delete social media posts criticising its lack of diversity in the 2026 programme.
Georgian Artefacts Found at Bath Assembly Rooms
A £20m restoration of Bath Assembly Rooms uncovered wig curlers, beauty pots, wine bottles, and animal bones, revealing Georgian social life.
Burnham's ease contrasts with Starmer's tense style
A reporter who interviewed both Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham noticed a key difference: Burnham appears more at ease and present, treating interviews as opportunities rather than tightropes.
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Charities slam Burnham's aid budget bus fare cap
Andy Burnham's decision to fund a £2 bus fare cap by converting climate grants to loans will harm the world's poorest, charities warn.
Burnham to review early prison release scheme
Andy Burnham will review plans to release killers, rapists and sex offenders early from jail in September after backlash from victims' organisations and the family of PC Andrew Harper.
Burnham to Review Early Prisoner Release Scheme
Andy Burnham will review the early prisoner release policy before it proceeds, citing prison overcrowding and lack of past investment.
Burnham: No unfunded promises, tax decisions at budget
PM Andy Burnham says he is reprioritising spending to tackle cost of living, with no unfunded policy promises, as he announces £2 bus fare cap and VAT cut on electricity.
Burnham hints at early release review after Pc Harper case
Andy Burnham suggests the case of Pc Andrew Harper could prompt a wider review of early prisoner release policy, following family concerns.
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The Secret Garden Review: Thoughtful Puppetry at The Egg
The Egg theatre's 20th anniversary production of The Secret Garden charms with beautiful puppets and design, though storytelling falters with choppy scenes.
Rotork Agrees to £4.1bn Swiss Takeover by ABB
Rotork, a Bath-based engineering firm, has agreed to a £4.1bn takeover by Swiss company ABB at 506p per share, becoming the latest UK firm acquired by a foreign rival amid a wave of takeovers.
Bath Named Happiest City in the World for 2026
Bath has been named the happiest city in the world for 2026 by Time Out, with 93% of residents saying the city makes them happy, thanks to its culture, green spaces, and community spirit.
Bath Named World's Happiest City in 2026 Time Out Survey
Bath has been crowned the world's happiest city for 2026 in a Time Out survey of over 24,000 residents, with 93% saying living there makes them happy.
Man Arrested for Rape of 11-Year-Old Girl Near Bath Playground
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of rape after an 11-year-old girl was seriously sexually assaulted in a wooded area near a playground in Odd Down, Bath, on June 24.
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Man Arrested for Rape of Girl, 11, Near Bath Playground
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of rape after an 11-year-old girl was seriously sexually assaulted near a playground in Bath, police confirmed.
UK travel firm collapses, cancels bookings from September 1
Groupia Ltd, a UK group holiday agency, has entered administration after 24 years. All bookings from September 1 are cancelled; trips before August 31 proceed with ABTOT protection.
Bath: UK City Tourists Say 'Feels Like Italy' – Not Cambridge
Bath, the only entire UK city designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is praised for its Roman Baths, 18th-century architecture, and independent shops, offering an Italian-like charm without leaving the country.
UK Holiday Firm Groupia Collapses After 24 Years
UK travel company Groupia Ltd enters administration on June 16, 2026, cancelling all trips from September 1. Customers with bookings after that date are eligible for refunds.
UK travel firm Groupia goes bust after 24 years
Groupia Ltd, a UK travel company specializing in group holidays, has entered administration and ceased operations, affecting bookings from September 2026 onwards.
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UK Travel Firm Groupia Ltd Enters Administration, Holidays Cancelled
Groupia Ltd, a Bath-based travel company, entered administration on June 16 after 24 years, cancelling future holidays and events.
UK's Most Instagrammable Streets: Royal Crescent Tops List
Bath's Royal Crescent is the UK's most Instagrammable street, with average property prices of £590,786. London's Portobello Road is second, costing £1.66 million.
Police Hunt Suspect After Girl, 11, Sexually Assaulted Near Bath
Police are searching for a suspect after an 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted near a playground in Bath. The suspect has a distinctive neck tattoo.
Gordon Ramsay to Be Grandfather as Holly, Adam Peaty Expect Baby
Gordon Ramsay is set to become a grandfather after daughter Holly Ramsay-Peaty and Olympic swimmer Adam Ramsay-Peaty announced they are expecting a baby girl in December 2026.
Young Wales Rugby Talent Bailey Cutts Leaves Cardiff for Bath
Wales U20s centre Bailey Cutts has left Cardiff academy to join English giants Bath, citing initial lack of contract offer and being told to look elsewhere.
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Feyi-Waboso Has Drink Thrown in Face by Bath Fan
England rugby star Immanuel Feyi-Waboso had a drink thrown in his face by a Bath supporter during Exeter's win. Complaints made about player behavior in stands.
Fresh Appeal 30 Years After Melanie Hall Murder
Police renew appeal for information on the 30th anniversary of Melanie Hall's disappearance. The 25-year-old was found dead on the M5 in 2009, tied with blue rope.
Exeter Stun Bath in Last-Gasp Semi-Final Win
Exeter Chiefs mount a stunning second-half comeback to beat Bath 27-26 in the Premiership semi-final, securing a final showdown with Northampton Saints at Twickenham.
Warburton, O'Driscoll Stunned by Carreras' Drop-Goal Call
Sam Warburton and Brian O'Driscoll expressed disbelief as Santiago Carreras opted against a drop-goal in Bath's dramatic play-off loss to Exeter Chiefs.
Lewis Moody on MND Diagnosis and Fundraising Mission
Rugby World Cup winner Lewis Moody, diagnosed with MND last October, shares his journey of acceptance, family support, and fundraising efforts for research, inspired by Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow.
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Hollie Doyle: Broken leg recovery takes another five weeks
Top jockey Hollie Doyle reveals her broken left leg won't be ready for weight bearing for five more weeks after surgery, but she hopes to start rehab soon.
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