Bath City takeover by investors including pop star moves closer to fruition

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        August 23, 2026

Bath City takeover by investors including pop star moves closer to fruition

Good Morning Bath — Sunday, 23 August 2026

In a historic ballot, more than 96 per cent of Bath City Supporters’ Society members voted in favour of transferring their 50%+ shareholding to the newly...
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Bath City takeover by investors including pop star moves closer to fruition
• In a historic ballot, more than 96 per cent of Bath City Supporters’ Society members voted in favour of transferring their 50%+ shareholding to the newly formed Bath City Holding Company
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Somerset Live · Local news · yesterday
Bath criminals beware as city's 10-year battle marks 'significant' milestone
• It marks a "significant investment in policing" in the busy city
Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · 3 days ago
Aequus withdraws plans for up to 351 homes at Western Riverside
• A consultation has now been launched on new proposals for the site, with redesigned blocks and landscaping.
Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · 2 days ago
Midweek delight for Odd Down and Larkhall Devs in league clashes
• The Down extended their fantastic start to the season by winning for the fourth successive league match.
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What's on: next 14 days
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24–27 Aug · American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, BathAmerica 250 at American Museum & Gardens24–26 Aug · Avon Valley Adventure ParkAvon Valley Summertopia 202623 & 26 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)26 Aug · No.1 Royal CrescentDecoupage Shells at No.1 Royal Crescent24–26 Aug · Bath Pizza CoFree Live Music at Bath Pizza Co24–27 Aug · The Gallery at No.1 Royal Crescent, BathGlenn Brown: Grottoesque at No.1 Royal Crescent27 Aug · The Forum, Bath, EnglandMan in the Mirror: A Tribute to Michael Jackson26–27 Aug · Pitchperfect Camping, Woolverton, SomersetRode Comedy Festival23 Aug · Green Park BrasserieSunday Lunch at Green Park Brasserie24–27 Aug · Royal High Senior School, BathSuperCamps Holiday Club - July/August25 Aug · The Roman BathsT'ai Chi on the Terrace24–27 Aug · The Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, UKThrough the Crescent by Studio Ellie Maya4 Sep–6 SepFoodies Festival
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Did you know? · Bath
Bath's Royal Crescent was built behind a single unified facade, with each original buyer purchasing a length of frontage and employing their own architect for the house behind.
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