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Bath and North East Somerset Council today welcomed a decision by a transport inspector, following a public inquiry, to recommend its plans to close York Street for anti-terrorism purposes.

We take a look at press and media coverage for Bath, from May 2022.

Bath Spa Productions present Carol Ann Duffy’s Rats’ Tales at The Egg Theatre from Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th June, in a magical, family-friendly show performed by graduating students and directed by Chris Garner.

Preparations for Bath to welcome the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay are stepping up the pace with a month to go until the baton arrives.

Henry Goodman stars as Hercule Poirot in a brand-new stage production of Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express which visits Bath exclusively, direct from its opening at Chichester Festival Theatre. 

Drivers can use 30 new electric charging points following the expansion of the Revive vehicle charging network across Bath and North East Somerset. 

Four high streets in Bath will benefit from a raft of improvements to attract footfall and breathe new life into the areas thanks to a £488,000 funding package.

Three thought-provoking shows visit the Ustinov Studio this June as An Tobar And Mull Theatre present In The Weeds, Attic Theatre Company’s James Rowland performs Learning to Fly and Katie Arnstein brings Sexy Lamp to Bath. 

Keynsham’s Pixash recycling centre will once again play a starring role in the new series of BBC One’s ‘Money for Nothing.' 

SouthGate Bath has unveiled the first stage of its annual summer installation, transforming St Lawrence Street and The Place into a bright and vibrant spectacle. 

The penalty charge for driving in bus lanes or through bus gates is increasing from £60 to £70. 

Communities are joining together across Bath and North East Somerset to dress their local centres with royal colours ahead of the Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.