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Melanie Hall’s family launch fresh appeal for information 30 years after her murder in Bath

Campaign wants to transport people back to weekend of her disappearance when England drew 1-1 with Switzerland in Euro 96 matchThe family of Melanie Hall, who was murdered after vanishing from a Bath nightclub 30 years ago, have said they still hope her killer may be found – but felt time was running out – as police launched a fresh appeal for information. Melanie’s father, Steve Hall, said: “You always think in the early days there’s going to be a quick resolution. That’s not been the case...

Melanie Hall’s family launch fresh appeal for information 30 years after her murder in Bath

Campaign wants to transport people back to weekend of her disappearance when England drew 1-1 with Switzerland in Euro 96 matchThe family of Melanie Hall, who was murdered after vanishing from a Bath nightclub 30 years ago, have said they still hope her killer may be found – but felt time was running out – as police launched a fresh appeal for information. Melanie’s father, Steve Hall, said: “You always think in the early days there’s going to be a quick resolution. That’s not been the case...

Father's desperate appeal 30 years on from notorious unsolved murder

Father's desperate appeal 30 years on from notorious unsolved murder Melanie Hall was last seen in the early hours of Sunday, June 9, 1996, at the former Cadillacs nightclub in Walcot Street, Bath. 30 years on police have launched a fresh appeal for information that could finally bring her killer to justice On the 30th anniversary of the disappearance of Melanie Hall, police have launched a fresh appeal for information that could finally bring her killer to justice. Melanie was 25 when she...

Picturesque river polluted with sewage just 13 days after being given official bathing status

Picturesque river polluted with sewage just 13 days after being given official bathing status Families were promptly warned against paddling at the site due to alarmingly high levels of E.coli - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A picturesque river in a cathedral city was granted official designated bathing status, only for tests to reveal it was polluted with sewage a mere 13 days later. The water at Queen Elizabeth Gardens in Salisbury, Wiltshire, was declared unsafe for swimming less than...

LGBTQ+ charities welcome decision to keep Hampstead Heath ponds trans inclusive

LGBTQ+ charities welcome decision to keep Hampstead Heath ponds trans inclusive A consultation of 38,000 pond users found 86 per cent were in favour of keeping the ‘trans-inclusive’ arrangements - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments LGBTQ+ charities have praised the decision to allow the Hampstead Heath ponds to remain trans-inclusive. The Kenwood ladies’ ponds and the Highgate men’s ponds will continue to allow transgender men and women to swim in their waters, following feedback from users....

Unsolved cold case murder of graduate Melanie Hall 'broke' her mum who will never get justice

Unsolved cold case murder of graduate Melanie Hall 'broke' her mum who will never get justice Melanie Hall, 25, vanished after leaving a Bath nightclub in the early hours of June 9, 1996, and remains were found 13 years later dumped by an M5 slip road wrapped in rope and bin bags The unsolved murder of a graduate 30 years ago "broke" her mother who will never get justice after developing dementia, her family have revealed. Melanie Hall, 25, vanished after leaving a Bath nightclub in the...

‘My murdered daughter’s bedroom has laid untouched since she vanished 30 years ago’

‘My murdered daughter’s bedroom has laid untouched since she vanished 30 years ago’ The last sighting of Melanie Hall, 25, was inside a nightclub in Bath 30 years ago - now police have launched a fresh appeal - Bookmark Clutching an old teddy bear and picking through a collection of antique clay pipes on a windowsill, Steve Hall looks thoughtfully around his murdered daughter’s bedroom, which has barely changed since the evening she disappeared 30 years ago. The neatly-made bed sits under a...

Visitors face immediate fines for making one big mistake in crowded destination

One of Tokyo's most visited districts has begun issuing on-the-spot fines to people caught littering as local officials attempt to address growing overtourism challenges. As of June 1, people caught improperly disposing of trash in public areas can face an immediate 2,000-yen fine, or roughly $13, under revised rules adopted by Shibuya Ward officials, Japan Today reported. The move comes as Japan continues to see a sharp increase in tourism following the post-pandemic travel boom.

Defending champions Bath book home semi-final as Exeter, Leicester progress

Gallagher Prem: Defending champions Bath book home semi-final as Exeter Chiefs, Leicester Tigers progress The full round-up from the final day of action in the Gallagher Prem before the play-offs get under way Saturday 6 June 2026 19:26, UK Bath secured home advantage in the Gallagher Prem play-offs after beating Leicester 24-22 at a rainswept Recreation Ground. The reigning champions withstood a powerful Leicester challenge to nail down second place behind Northampton and will host Exeter...