The Bath Chronicle

Girls Are Alive with the Sound of Music

When she was only five years old, Sophia Millard had a lead role in a Theatre Royal musical. Five years later and the Bath girl has continued to do what she loves most and is now performing with a household name.

Fire Chief's Warning After Illegally Parked Cars Block 999 Crew

Fire chiefs in Bath are warning about the dangers of illegally parked cars after emergency services had trouble reaching a fire. Crews were called to a kitchen fire in Seymour Road, Camden at 9.10am on Friday.

Leaping to the Defence of Castle Pub

The new owners of a Bath pub said they had no idea their plans to re-name the venue would cause such a stir. Dominic and Rowan Black recently took over the Belvoir Castle in Victoria Buildings after it was bought by operator London Town.

Nice Try As Rugby Stars Team Up to Open Cafe

A cafe run by former Bath Rugby prop Matt Stevens and his onetime team-mate Lee Mears has officially opened to the public. Jika Jika in George Street had its first day of business on Monday, serving a selection of coffees, sandwiches, salads and breakfasts.

Volunteer to Deliver Swine Flu Drugs

A Bath Spa University technician will be spending her seven-week summer holiday delivering anti-viral drugs to people with swine flu. Red Cross volunteer Jenny Beard, aged 47, of Kingsfield, will collect and deliver Tamiflu to people who have been diagnosed through the National Pandemic Flu Service - but don't have a flu friend to fetch the drug for them.

Victim of Nightclub Assault Offers Reward to Catch Attacker

A man who was left with multiple injuries after he was punched in the face at a Bath nightclub is offering a Pounds 300 reward to bring his attacker to justice. The incident, which happened in the Manvers Street nightclub Second Bridge in the early hours of May 17, saw the 30-year-old victim, who does not want to be named for fear of reprisals, knocked unconscious after being punched in the face by a man with a knuckle duster.

Roddy Leaves

Ged Roddy is leaving the University of Bath to take over as director of youth for the Barclays Premier League. The new role will see Mr Roddy, director of sport at the university, oversee the development of young players at the country's top clubs.

City's Oldest Park Is Where the Art Is for Youngsters

Vulnerable teenagers in Bath have been given the chance to learn more about the city's oldest park and brush up on their artistic skills at the same time. Bath's Holburne Museum is running a course of workshops for youngsters to discover the history of Sydney Gardens through music, animation and textiles.

Poorly Mayall Misses Theatre Royal Dates

Actor and comedian Rik Mayall has pulled out of a production at the Theatre Royal after falling ill during rehearsals. The comedy Balmoral began at the Theatre Royal last night, but without the 51-year-old.

Piazza Ristorante for a Key Occasion

Piazza Ristorante is a delightful, typically Italian restaurant located in the Podium shopping centre; boasting a garden-like setting, complete with a fountain, traditional decor and a flagstone floor. Delicious food is prepared and served by the restaurant's friendly Italian staff at marble topped tables under the Podium's high domed glass ceiling, creating a unique atmosphere, which guarantees you a truly magical experience.

Cavendish Gives Attention to Detail ; Advertisement Feature

Located just steps away from Great Pulteney Street's Georgian boulevard, the Cavendish Restaurant serves modern British food in comfortable and stylish surroundings. Using locally sourced organic produce, all dishes are freshly prepared guaranteeing quality food at affordable and competitive prices. During the warmer months the restaurant's relaxing outdoor space is one of the best kept secrets in Bath and offers the perfect sanctuary from the bustle of city living.

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Action Adventure for Teens

GI JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA (12A) Based on the popular, military-themed action figures, GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra is an action adventure by numbers from the director of The Mummy and Van Helsing.

Anna's Pets and Children Are the Inspiration for Her Books ; Books

Parents of young children may well know the name of local writer Anna Wilson, 39, who lives at Bradford on Avon with her family. The family includes her marketing director husband and their two children Lucy and Tom. There is also Kenna the dog and two young cats called Ink and Jet.

Trouble and Strife

Internation activist entertainer Paul Baker Hernandez is coming to Bath for an evening of music and tales. A troubadour and troublemaker who divides his time between living in a Managuan shanty town (where he works in community arts and welfare), he is taking his thoughts and music on a tour throughout the UK, Europe and the Americas that includes two dates in Bath.

A Grand Day Out in Brighton ; Travel Sheer Luxury and Indulgence Marked Emma Dance's Weekend at the Refurbished Grand Hotel in Brighton

With the credit crunch tightening its grip and the pound continuing to lose its value the chances of snatching cheap breaks abroad may be a thing of the past. So now may be the time to start considering visiting some of this country's hotspots - like Brighton.

Thomas Is Back for More Family Fun

Thomas the Tank Engine returns to the East Somerset Railway next week. Steaming through the Mendip countryside Thomas will be at the heritage railway near Shepton Mallet for four days of fun on August 12, 13, 15 and 16 (no trains run on Friday). Thomas is returning to Cranmore under the watchful eye of Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller. An all-inclusive ticket provides a day out with a range of things to do. Ride on one of the steam trains which will depart from 10.30am each day and run eve...

Events

During the whole of August the American Museum in Bath is open every day of the week. To celebrate, the museum is increasing the number of kids included with a family ticket to eight children (five to 16 years old). So, for Pounds 21.50 two adults and up to eight kids can go and enjoy a fun day out at the museum.

Driver Trapped

KEYNSHAM: A woman escaped with cuts and whiplash after her Vauxhall Corsa was in a head-on collision with a van near Keynsham on Tuesday. The crash happened at 5.47pm on Charlton Road and left the car in a hedge and up against a tree.

Workman Killed

BOX: A workman has been killed in a freak accident while laying gas pipes near Box. Stuart Meakin, 28, from Gloucester, was killed last Thursday.