About Bath
Bath is a city in Somerset in South West England at the bottom of the Avon Valley. Famous for its hot springs and Roman Baths, Bath is steeped in history and is regarded as a world heritage site. Its traditional streets are home to some stunning Georgian Architecture, giving Bath a look and feel that has visitors returning time and time again to its compact yet comprehensive shopping areas and historic sights. Popular attractions in the area include The Jane Austen Centre, that gives an insight into the life of the writer and the time she spent in Bath, Beckfords Tower And Museum and the Roman Baths, the most preserved Roman religious spa from the ancient world.
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Sex case witness was offered £400
A man accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl in his care offered her £400 to withdraw the complaint, a court hears.
Flood experts hold public meeting
Members of the public put questions on flood defences in Bristol, Somerset and Wiltshire to a panel of experts.
Sex attack on woman in car park
A 22-year-old woman is subjected to a serious sexual assault in the car park of a supermarket in Somerset.
Teacher and pupils have swine flu
Two pupils and a teacher at a school in Somerset are confirmed as having swine flu.
Woman dies in motorway accident
A woman dies and a man is critically injured when their car leaves the M5 in Somerset and bursts into flames.
Bishop completes 330-mile walk
The Bishop of Bath and Wells finishes a 330-mile walk around his diocese taking in many of its churches.
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