£7m from National Lottery to return iconic attraction to Bath
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£7m from National Lottery to return iconic attraction to Bath
• It is expected to attract a quarter of a million visitors a year when it reopens in the city
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 | Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday Police arrest more drug than drink-drivers in World Cup campaign• The proactive patrols resulted in 113 arrests for suspected drink and drug-driving offences. |
 | Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday Bath McDonald’s reopens following restaurant and drive-thru revamp• The restaurant at Weston Lock Retail Park now features a new layout and updated technology. |
 | SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath section · Local news · yesterday Bath Rugby's Santi Carreras named in Argentina squad for Visa Galicia Cup• Argentina will face South Africa and Australia in a three-match series - but could see him miss start of the season for Bath |
 | Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday Bath swimmers finish Commonwealth Games with four-medal haul• England went on to finish runners-up to Australia in the last final of the week. |
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