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Bath SafeBus aids revellers in trouble after nights out

Bath is to get its own night bus to help people stay safe in the city centre at weekends.

It will be staffed by medical specialists, volunteers, and security staff.

Reporter Cheryl Dennis has been for a look around.

31 March 2023

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Mr Doodle transforms telephone box in Bath

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'Good luck' messages for half marathon runners

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CCTV captures teens who killed boy travelling to party

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Mummy's coming - the last words stabbing victim heard

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'Having a guide dog has changed my life'

The main Roman Baths

Timelapse of Roman baths being drained and cleaned

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Timothy Schofield victim 'showed remarkable bravery'

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Fashion museum collection moved to temporary site

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The ultra marathon most runners never finish

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Man behind incredible paper designs on big screen

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Big Issue seller says his new dog gives him hope

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Club brings comedy to British Sign Language users

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Fire breaks out at city centre B&B

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Fundraising to share device that 'hides' needles

Ian Duff Big Issue seller

'I just can't believe people are so kind'

Riley Tolliver being arrested

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Avon and Somerset Police release footage of when Antony Snook and Riley Tolliver are arrested.

Timothy West. He is pictured looking up and away from the camera.

Late actor had strong connections to West Country

Timothy West went to school in Bristol and was a huge enthusiast of the Kennet and Avon Canal.

Luna pictured in her buzz lightyear suit. She is looking directly at the cameral and is also wearing a red lanyard around her neck.

Buzz Lightyear fan raises £1k for food bank

Luna, 11, walks across part of the city dressed in costume to raise funds for the "amazing" charity.

Bristol Rovers player launches mental health walk

Footballer Taylor Moore invites people to join his new mental health initiative called '5K your way'.

A singer singing into a microphone wearing a glittery headpiece which covers their face.

'I don't want my face as part of my music process'

A rapper, who only started writing music during lockdown, is releasing her first album.

A woman doing acrobatics above a toy horse

'We turned city's empty spaces into playgrounds'

The Invisible Circus looks back at two decades of performances in the city it has fallen in love with.

Henry performing a BMX stunt

BMX rider, 8, could soon be crowned world champion

Henry could soon be a world champion after winning ten out of ten of his races.

The Bristol Brabazon

The luxury plane that took flight 75 years ago

The Bristol Brabazon laid the foundation for the development of Concorde.

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Couple get engaged at Bristol Balloon Fiesta

"She said yes!"

Hot air balloons light up their burners in the dark at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta

Night glow lights up dark skies at balloon fiesta

The after-dark event, watched by thousands, sees burners on balloons go off in time to music.

A man stands against a green door shutter. He is wearing a dark jacket and red cap

'Bristolians will not allow chaos'

Thousands of people are in the city for an anti-racism demonstration.

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'I'm just glad everybody's safe'

Philippa Swatton was caught up in the disorder in Bristol city centre.

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Route taken by man who dumped bodies on Bristol bridge

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Darren Hicks, the school's assistant headteacher

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Pupils at a school in Bristol have been enjoying their annual play day.

Bristol singing choir

'I'm a sea of emotions when I sing with others'

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School delighted to be named in world top 10 list

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Why is there mysterious webbing on trees in a park?

The webbing can be found on trees in St George's park in Bristol.

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The city flower farm that is changing lives

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City bus transformed by street artist

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