Groupia rescued from administration by Funktion Leisure
Bath tour operator Groupia, which collapsed into administration in June after 24 years, has been bought by Funktion Leisure, reviving StagWeb and GoHen brands.
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Bath mega mansion built without permission faces demolition calls
Neighbours of a Bath mega mansion, built without planning permission, demand it be torn down. More than 100 locals object, citing height and scale deviations.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Pokémon card thefts surge as prices soar
Thieves are opening envelopes in transit to steal Pokémon cards, costing small businesses thousands. One card sold for £12m recently, and thefts have surged.
Man jailed for dragging woman from pub and threatening beheading
Joe Martin, 28, from Melksham, Wiltshire, has been jailed for nine months after dragging a woman from a pub and threatening to have her beheaded.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tears for Fears star joins Bath City consortium, eyes Wrexham rise
Curt Smith, co-founder of Tears for Fears, has joined a consortium buying non-league Bath City, hoping to replicate Wrexham's climb up the football pyramid.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bath introduces England's first SUV parking permit tax
Bath becomes the first English city to charge residents more for parking permits based on vehicle size, with SUV owners facing up to £112 extra.
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 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.
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.
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