Lidl DENIED new Bath supermarket after years of trying: 'We have been fighting this for nearly four years"
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Lidl DENIED new Bath supermarket after years of trying
Map shows the 10 Bath roads that could be next for 20mph roll-out: There are just eight and a half miles of 30mph roads left in Bath — this expansion would ...
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Map shows the 10 Bath roads that could be next for 20mph roll-out
There is plenty to do in the town, which is home to just shy of 30,000 people and sits 14 miles from Bath, and has lovely cobbled streets and lots of ... Show more

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Work already halted on Bath's new cycle lane after 'very concerning' revelation: Almost 3,000 people have signed a petition against the controversial cycle lane
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Work already halted on Bath's new cycle lane after 'very concerning' ...
A36 roadworks leave hole in Bath canal tunnel roof, forcing closure to boats and pedestrians
Thousands oppose new Bath cycle path as famous park's upgrade begins: One described it as a "waste of money"
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Thousands oppose new Bath cycle path as famous park's upgrade begins
Welcome to Bath's most tranquil mile of 'chaos' as boaters left trapped: But at least "it's a nice place to be stuck"
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Welcome to Bath's most tranquil mile of 'chaos' as boaters left trapped
'Crucial time in history' for Bath attraction as it prepares for 2027 reopening: It's described as "one of Bath's most significant historic buildings"
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'Crucial time in history' for Bath attraction as it prepares for 2027 ...
Cyclists have reacted to a £2.35 million plan to build a cycle lane through a Bath park by asking: “What's the point?”
Apple reopening Bath Southgate store with 'experience room' and new foldable iPhone
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Apple reopening Bath Southgate store with 'experience room' and new ...
Family hope to build quirky Bath home that's so off-grid you can't even drive there
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Family hope to build quirky Bath home that's so off-grid you can't even ...
Friends open new Bath boutique and it's a shoe lover's dream: Their customer base spans across the world and their designs are unapologetically bold
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Friends open new Bath boutique and it's a shoe lover's dream
Hotels.com names charming town near Bath the prettiest in Somerset: There is plenty to do in the town, which is home to just shy of 30,000 people and sits 14 ...
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Hotels.com names charming town near Bath the prettiest in Somerset
New bike lane through Bath park will 'close the gap' but cyclists are baffled: A £2.35m project to make the park "safer and more accessible" will begin this ...
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New bike lane through Bath park will 'close the gap' but cyclists are ...
Demolition of Bath's art deco fire station plagued by unforeseen issues: Including asbestos and disappearing concrete
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Demolition of Bath's art deco fire station plagued by unforeseen issues
The dark side of Bath's nightlife as women speak out ahead of protest : "It took me a long time to talk about it. But we shouldn't be afraid to talk about it ...
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The dark side of Bath's nightlife as women speak out ahead of protest
🚨 Canal tunnel struck by roadworks! A major A-road project in Bath hit an unexpected snag after contractors accidentally dug through the roof of a Kennet & ... Show more

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The 'warm and caring' village school on Bath's outskirts where 'every pupil can flourish'
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The 'warm and caring' village school on Bath's outskirts where 'every ...
Every Bath street where free parking could end — map and full list: The council also wants to increase the price of on-street parking every year for the next ...
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Every Bath street where free parking could end — map and full list
Plan for just five Bath flats results in 1,000-objection outcry due to location: Despite its size, the homes could have a huge impact on its very popular ...
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Plan for just five Bath flats results in 1,000-objection outcry due to ...
M4 lorry crash leaves debris on motorway: Two lanes have been closed near Bath
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M4 lorry crash leaves debris on motorway
This beloved Bath high street has busy cafes but 'looks can be deceptive': This tight-knit community lies largely undiscovered by tourists
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This beloved Bath high street has busy cafes but 'looks can be deceptive'
Cocktail bar Charlotte's to open in Bath city centre: There will also be a cafe on site
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Cocktail bar Charlotte's to open in Bath city centre
Have you seen missing 16-year-old Rosie? 🙏 Police are appealing for the public's help to find Rosie, who is missing from Chilcompton ... Show more
Christmas deadline to tackle homelessness in the West Country: The Prime Minister has pledged to end homelessness across the UK
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Christmas deadline to tackle homelessness in the West Country
Bath insists its unique UNESCO status is NOT under threat: A top councillor previously said the city could temporarily give up the prestigious status to build a ...
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Bath insists its unique UNESCO status is NOT under threat
Bath Christmas Market set to return with new attractions: Bath Christmas Market is set to return later this year with new attractions, live entertainment and ...
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Bath Christmas Market set to return with new attractions
Crimes along Bristol and Bath Railway Path shot up: In three years, more than 80 offences have been reported
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Crimes along Bristol and Bath Railway Path shot up
World-famous Bath Christmas Market confirms 2026 changes as new location added: The market returns in November
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World-famous Bath Christmas Market confirms 2026 changes as new location ...
Bishop of Bath and Wells called to serve in House of Lords: The Rt Rev Michael Beasley has been called to serve in the House of Lords as one of the Church of ...
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Bishop of Bath and Wells called to serve in House of Lords
'Major milestone' at Bath Royal United Hospital after overcrowding and 'enormous pressure'
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'Major milestone' at Bath Royal United Hospital after overcrowding and ...
Bath could temporarily drop UNESCO World Heritage Site status: Bath could temporarily give up being a UNESCO world heritage site in order to build new suburbs ...
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Bath could temporarily drop UNESCO World Heritage Site status
Legendary Bath pub fighting for its future again: "We’ve got to look after these places because they are special"
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Legendary Bath pub fighting for its future again
Plans to build a block of flats adjoining a legendary live music pub in Bath have left it fearing for its future and sparked hundreds of objections
South West’s most famous Christmas market grows even bigger for 2026: It's set for a huge return in November
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South West’s most famous Christmas market grows even bigger for 2026
'Major milestone' at Bath Royal United Hospital after overcrowding and 'enormous pressure'
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'Major milestone' at Bath Royal United Hospital after overcrowding and ...
Bath bar we declared best in city to close forever this weekend: The founder says they "tried everything" but were left with no choice
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Bath bar we declared best in city to close forever this weekend
WOW 😍 Thousands have lined the streets of Bath today as part of the city’s annual Jane Austen Festival. The spectacle sees people dress up in clothing of the ... Show more
Bath steps back in time as crowds gather for the Jane Austen Festival
Somerset's 43 pubs listed for sale on Rightmove - full list: Explore 43 pubs for sale on Rightmove across Bath, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Frome ...
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Somerset's 43 pubs listed for sale on Rightmove - full list
University of Bath investigates drink spiking allegations circulating among students
Three Somerset retailers named finalists in national awards: Three Somerset independent retailers have been named among just eight finalists in a national awards ...
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Three Somerset retailers named finalists in national awards
Somerset city break named 'best in the UK' with historic attractions - not Bath: Holidaymakers looking beyond the coast should find themselves in this top-rated ...
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Somerset city break named 'best in the UK' with historic attractions - not ...
Uniqlo Bath store to open at SouthGate in spring 2027: Uniqlo will open an 8,000 sq ft store at SouthGate in Bath next spring, following the opening of its first ...
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Uniqlo Bath store to open at SouthGate in spring 2027
The university in Bath say it has received no official reports but take the concerns 'extremely seriously' 👉 www.somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/major-lidl-update-issued-huge-11097118?
Kerenza Bryson wins Modern Pentathlon bronze after epic comeback: The 27-year-old, who is based in Bath, showed she still has plenty left in the tank as she ...
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Kerenza Bryson wins Modern Pentathlon bronze after epic comeback
Bath uni student nearly died as organs failed after paracetamol overdose: Riley Lubas took too much without realising
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Bath uni student nearly died as organs failed after paracetamol overdose
Bath paedophile caught by vigilantes texting '13-year-old girl' : He was caught out in a sting by vigilantes
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Bath paedophile caught by vigilantes texting '13-year-old girl'
LIVE: Smoke plume reported as fire crews tackle large Bath barn blaze: Avon Fire and Rescue Service is currently responding to a large fire on Bannerdown Road ...
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LIVE: Smoke plume reported as fire crews tackle large Bath barn blaze
Empty Bath fixer-upper with rare feature sells for £200,000 over guide price : The property sold for more than £200,000 over the guide price when it went to ...
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Empty Bath fixer-upper with rare feature sells for £200,000 over guide ...
80s pop-rock icon among £6M group taking over Bath City FC: Now there's something to Shout about! - with a multi-million-pound investment into the football club ...
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80s pop-rock icon among £6M group taking over Bath City FC
Residents have been campaigning for a new roundabout for more than 20 years and thought they had finally secured victory - until now 👉 www.somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/major-lidl-update-issued-huge-11097118?
Every Bath site earmarked in plan for 5,900 new homes: The list includes a school field, former Homebase and a car park
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Every Bath site earmarked in plan for 5,900 new homes
North East Somerset braces for 'tidal wave of development': The Lib Dem council say the government has given them no choice
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North East Somerset braces for 'tidal wave of development'
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'Outrage' in village near Bath as new roundabout ditched at 'dangerous' junction: Residents have been campaigning for a new roundabout for more than 20 years and ...
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'Outrage' in village near Bath as new roundabout ditched at 'dangerous' ...
💚 One of the River Avon's "disappearing" floodplain meadows is set to be restored to create a wildlife haven loved by otters ... Show more

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🚌The future of Bath Park & Ride 🚌 Bath and North East Somerset Council says it wants to hear from residents, commuters and visitors about their use (or lack ... Show more
UK's oldest lido reopens this weekend for first time in years - but not for swimming
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UK's oldest lido reopens this weekend for first time in years - but not ...
Man exposed himself to women on Somerset trains : Police say the man pictured may have information that could help the investigation
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Man exposed himself to women on Somerset trains
Plans to build “mansion houses” on the site of what was once Bath’s largest employer have been unanimously approved
Fears small village could become a 'dormitory for Bristol and Bath': Hundreds of new homes would bring a "huge shift"
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Fears small village could become a 'dormitory for Bristol and Bath'
Bath confirms new Christmas additions including free light trail: It will bring an iconic story to life
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Bath confirms new Christmas additions including free light trail
Historic Bath's excuse not to build more homes is 'not reasonable': "UNESCO is proud of other World Heritage Site cities where the locals aren’t priced out"
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Historic Bath's excuse not to build more homes is 'not reasonable'
Historic Bath's excuse not to build more homes is 'not reasonable': "UNESCO is proud of other World Heritage Site cities where the locals aren’t priced out"
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Historic Bath's excuse not to build more homes is 'not reasonable'
M4 traffic held with long delays between Bristol and Bath: There are huge queues of traffic
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M4 traffic held with long delays between Bristol and Bath
Industrial Bath landmark left 'empty for years' is being transformed: The "sterile brownfield site" was once Bath's biggest employer
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Industrial Bath landmark left 'empty for years' is being transformed
Alcohol licence bid for shop where Bath homewares brand Always Sunday began: The premises on Walcot Street looks set for a new future
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Alcohol licence bid for shop where Bath homewares brand Always Sunday ...
Tim Curry's talent began to shine at school in Bath : The actor's death was announced today
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Tim Curry's talent began to shine at school in Bath
Key FactsMedia Report Tim Curry’s Death at 80
Aug 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
  • Born in Cheshire on April 19, 1946, Curry entered the stage world after studying drama and English and had an early success with „Hair“ in 1968.

  • He played Dr. Frank-N-Furter in „The Rocky Horror Show“ from 1973, while the 1975 screen version, „Rocky Horror Picture Show“, expanded his international fame.

  • Curry also earned recognition as Pennywise in the 1990 television adaptation of Stephen King’s „It“ and as King Arthur in „Spamalot“ from 2005.

  • Following a stroke in 2012, Curry used a wheelchair and continued performing, while multiple media outlets consistently reported that he had died.
  • I'm just a sweet transvestite, from Transsexual Transylvania.
    — Dr. Frank-N-Furter, fictional character in The Rocky Horror Show / Rocky Horror Picture Show (sung as the character)
Spectacular new light trail opens within weeks and entry is free: It has been created by a renowned artist
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Spectacular new light trail opens within weeks and entry is free
Inside Somerset's iconic 70s festival that inspired Glastonbury: Around 200,000 people descended on the site for two days of 'brilliant chaos'
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Inside Somerset's iconic 70s festival that inspired Glastonbury
We explored a drizzly town centre and had a creeping realisation: Expectations were low after last time
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We explored a drizzly town centre and had a creeping realisation
Marco Pierre White names one restaurant that is 'most delicious part of Bath': Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White enjoyed eating his way around Bath – and said ...
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Marco Pierre White names one restaurant that is 'most delicious part of ...
Update on Bath Christmas Market 2026 after decision made on longer run: 'The larger area is not about flooding everywhere with chalets'
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Update on Bath Christmas Market 2026 after decision made on longer run
OpinionVile comments on our Bath Pride article made me pity the trolls: We're fed up of seeing it and it's time to call it out
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Vile comments on our Bath Pride article made me pity the trolls