Armed police called to 'threatening man with weapon' on boat in Bath

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        August 25, 2026

Armed police called to 'threatening man with weapon' on boat in Bath

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Armed police called to 'threatening man with weapon' on boat in Bath
• Access to a nearby retail park was restricted
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Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday
Aequus submits plans for seven open-market houses in Keynsham
• The application says it is an opportunity to provide “much-needed” new housing for the Keynsham area.
SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath section · Local news · yesterday
Bath Rugby injury latest: Ben Spencer, Beno Obano, Sam Underhill, Will Muir, Tom Dunn
• Bath Rugby head of medical services Rory Murray has provided an offiical update on the health of the squad
Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday
Brilliant second half sees City Women hit back for first FA Cup win
• Watched by a crowd of around 130, Matt Abreu’s Romans produced an immense display after the interval.
SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath section · Local news · yesterday
Bath Rugby face fight to keep England international amid Top 14 interest
• Beno Obano has been linked with a move to the European champions
Avon and Somerset Police Bath RSS feed · Health and safety · yesterday
Witness appeal after car vandalised
• Offensive messages were also left on a blue Audi A4 which was parked in Cheddar Gorge on Saturday 22 August.
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26–29 Aug · American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, BathAmerica 250 at American Museum & Gardens26–28 Aug · Avon Valley Adventure ParkAvon Valley Summertopia 202626 & 28 Aug · Meet at Bath Abbey Churchyard, BathBath History & Scandals Tour27 Aug · No.1 Royal Crescent, Bath, UKBook Talk: Key Dates in Georgian History (27 August 2026)28 Aug · Green Park BrasserieBrunch & Bottomless Brunch at Green Park Brasserie26 Aug · No.1 Royal CrescentDecoupage Shells at No.1 Royal Crescent28 Aug · Saint James Wine Vaults, 10 Saint James's Street, BathEastern European / Middle Eastern Sounds26–28 Aug · Bath Pizza CoFree Live Music at Bath Pizza Co26–28 Aug · The Gallery at No.1 Royal Crescent, BathGlenn Brown: Grottoesque at No.1 Royal Crescent28 Aug · Bath Ale House (upstairs), BathKrowd Keepers: Magic Theatre28 Aug · The Forum BathMan in The Mirror at The Forum27–28 Aug · The Forum, Bath, EnglandMan in the Mirror: A Tribute to Michael Jackson26–29 Aug · Pitchperfect Camping, Woolverton, SomersetRode Comedy Festival26–28 Aug · Royal High Senior School, BathSuperCamps Holiday Club - July/August25 Aug · The Roman BathsT'ai Chi on the Terrace26–28 Aug · The Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, UKThrough the Crescent by Studio Ellie Maya30 Aug at 16:30 · Bath AbbeyChoral Evensong (4.30pm)29 Aug at 17:00 · Bath AbbeyChoral Evensong (5.00pm)25–28 Aug at 17:30; 1 & 3 Sep at 17:30 · Bath AbbeyEvening Prayer25–27 Aug at 08:30 · Bath AbbeyMorning Prayer1 Sep at 13:50 · Bath AbbeyOrgan Tours25 Aug at 13:00; 1 Sep at 13:00 · Bath AbbeyTuesdays@1 Organ Recitals4 Sep–6 SepFoodies Festival
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Bath's land for the Royal Crescent was bought from Sir Benet Garrard in December 1766, the year before building began.
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