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August 8, 2026

Lansdown 1sts overwhelm Clevedon to stay 11 points clear at top

Good Morning Bath — Saturday, 8 August 2026
Lansdown 1st XI overwhelmed hosts Clevedon 1st XI by 105 runs on Saturday 1st August to maintain their 11-point lead.
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Lansdown 1sts overwhelm Clevedon to stay 11 points clear at top

Lansdown 1sts overwhelm Clevedon to stay 11 points clear at top

• Lansdown 1st XI overwhelmed hosts Clevedon 1st XI by 105 runs on Saturday 1st August to maintain their 11-point lead.

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B&NES Council recycling centres stop taking fridges and freezers
Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday

B&NES Council recycling centres stop taking fridges and freezers

• There is a national issue affecting the recycling and disposal of fridges and freezers.

Council group leader quit after being ousted by fellow councillors
Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday

Council group leader quit after being ousted by fellow councillors

• Councillor Heathcote had challenged Karen Walker's leadership of the group, asking her to step aside.

Host club among trophy winners at pétanque’s 2026 Bath Open
Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday

Host club among trophy winners at pétanque’s 2026 Bath Open

• The event was held at City of Bath’s base at Larkhall Sports Club on Sunday 2nd August.

Plans to restore and redecorate relics on landmark city centre building
Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday

Plans to restore and redecorate relics on landmark city centre building

• St John’s Foundation is planning restoration and redecoration work to the Grade II listed relics.

‘Urgent repairs’ needed for waterproofing at Roman Baths complex
Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday

‘Urgent repairs’ needed for waterproofing at Roman Baths complex

• The plan is to lift the existing stone flags, remove blinding and apply a felt covering.

Gay nets again as Odd Down make it two wins from two in league
Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday

Gay nets again as Odd Down make it two wins from two in league

• Josh Howlett was man of the match for the victors, who described the midweek success as hard fought.

Lidl concerns over loss of industrial land, congestion and flooding
Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday

Lidl concerns over loss of industrial land, congestion and flooding

• The retailer is seeking permission to demolish units at the Jewson and Glenavon Timber Services site.

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Did you know? · Bath

Dandy Beau Nash served as Bath's Master of Ceremonies, presiding over the spa town's fashionable social life from 1705 until his death in 1761.

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