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500th volunteer signed up for Special Olympics National Summer Games

Clare Brophy is the 500th volunteer Credit: ITV News West Country

The 500th volunteer has been signed up for the Special Olympics National Summer Games this year.

The event will be hosted by the University of Bath in August and September this year.

The Games which are held every four years cater for athletes with intellectual disabilities. More than 1,700 are expected to take part, across twelve sports.

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Bath jewellers Nicholas Wylde seriously damaged by fire

The damaged shop, Nicholas Wylde Jewellery Designer and Goldsmith, in Bath after the fire Credit: ITV News West Country

A jewellers in Bath has been destroyed after a fire broke out last night [Tuesday].

The shop, Nicholas Wylde Jewellery Designer and Goldsmith, has had many famous customers including Jazz singer Jamie Cullum and members of the Royal family.

Crews were at the scene in Northumberland Place until early this morning [Wednesday].

The cause of the blaze is being investigated.

Users of Bath's new cycling tunnels say it's dangerous

Users of Bath's new cycling tunnels say it's dangerous Credit: ITV News West Country

Some users of Bath's new cycling tunnels say the route is dangerous.

Two former railway tunnels were reopened at the start of April after extensive redevelopment. Since then they're been shared by thousands of pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.

Full interview: Made in Chelsea star, Jamie Laing, comes to Bath

A queue of screaming fans waited nearly two hours to meet reality TV star, Jamie Laing, as he opened his pop-up store, Candy Kittens, in Bath.

It's part of Bath in Fashion 2013; an event that hopes to celebrate the city's style by showcasing the work of designers and stylists.

The Made in Chelsea star hopes his bold, neon style will brighten up the trends in Bath.

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"We have to finish in the top six" - Claassens

Departing Bath scrum-half Michael Claassens says failure to end the season in the Premiership's top six places, and gaining qualification for next season's Heineken Cup, would constitute a failure.

Bath currently sit in sixth position in the table, but face a daunting final three games of the season against Harlequins, Leicester and Saracens.

Claassens to leave Bath Rugby

Michael Claassens
Michael Claassens scores a try during the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat by Stade Francais on Saturday. Credit: Tim Ireland/PA Wire

Bath scrum-half Michael Claassens has confirmed that he will be leaving the club at the end of this season to join French side Toulon.The 30-year-old South African has been at the West Country Premiership outfit for six years.

Claassens won the European Challenge Cup in his first season of 2008 and has been also been club captain for a season.

Commissioner says Studio Schools are 'crucial'

Two 'Studio Schools' have been approved for Bath and Dorchester by the Government.

The schools will allow 14 to 19-year-olds to study academic subjects through practical projects designed and delivered by employers.

Schools Commissioner Dr Elizabeth Sidwell says Studio Schools are 'crucial in helping those young people who prefer practical learning to pick up the skills wanted by employers':

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