Episodes

  • Bath: Doctor strikes force Bath residents to use local health services as closures ... | June 16

    Bath: Doctor strikes force Bath residents to use local health services as closures ... | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Bath residents face healthcare disruptions due to ongoing doctor strikes and NHS staffing shortages, with council urging non-urgent care to be postponed. The closure of Minehead’s Co-op Post Office has angered locals, raising concerns about access to essential services for vulnerable residents.
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    2 mins
  • Bath: Villagers save 600-year-old Somerset pub | June 15

    Bath: Villagers save 600-year-old Somerset pub | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Bath's historic Somerset pub survived after a community rescue effort saved it from closure, while the M5 faced a police-led diversion and a van driver died in a crash near Taunton. A caravan fire at a Glastonbury Tesco sparked arson suspicions, with firefighters containing the blaze.
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    1 min
  • Bath: Car cloning risk warns drivers of 'milestone' error | June 14

    Bath: Car cloning risk warns drivers of 'milestone' error | June 14
    Jun 14 2026
    Bath residents are advised to check their vehicles for a digital odometer flaw linked to car security risks, while NHS prepares for a four-day doctors’ strike affecting healthcare access. Local health experts also highlight Professor Tim Spector’s research on reducing diabetes risk through fresh food choices, and The George coaching inn attracts history enthusiasts with its preserved 17th-century charm.
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    1 min
  • Bath: Bath Fire Station Demolished After Failing to Gain Heritage Status | June 13

    Bath: Bath Fire Station Demolished After Failing to Gain Heritage Status | June 13
    Jun 13 2026
    Bath's iconic Bath Fire Station, built in 1866, was demolished after being denied Grade II listed status, sparking local outcry. Meanwhile, plans for a 1,000-home new town near Horseworld face environmental concerns and housing debate.
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    2 mins
  • Bath News Today — June 12

    Bath News Today — June 12
    Jun 12 2026
    Bath authorities are searching for three women after a violent attack near Royal Bath Spa, while officials announced a new town plan between Bristol and Keynsham to boost infrastructure and housing. A new film, *Beyond the Cheese*, will premiere at the Bath Film Festival, highlighting Somerset’s cultural heritage.
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    1 min
  • Bath: Bath's new mayor elected after close race | June 11

    Bath: Bath's new mayor elected after close race | June 11
    Jun 11 2026
    Bath's Local Wire update covers a street attack near Royal Bath Spa and a CCTV appeal for a man assaulted in a residential area, plus the election of new mayor Ruth Malloy and housing developments near Somerset Starbucks. The episode also touches on a controversial 1,000-home community plan on the edge of Bristol.
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    1 min
  • Bath: NHS Dentist Overwhelmed by 4,500 Appointments | June 10

    Bath: NHS Dentist Overwhelmed by 4,500 Appointments | June 10
    Jun 10 2026
    Bath's NHS dentist clinic saw 4,500 appointments booked on opening day, straining local healthcare, while residents fight to save the Chew Valley bus route. The city also prepares for summer football with SPAR's free community matches and a new dog walking paddock proposal.
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    1 min
  • Bath: Police appeal for help solving 30-year-old murder in Bath | June 09

    Bath: Police appeal for help solving 30-year-old murder in Bath | June 09
    Jun 9 2026
    Bath police are seeking public help to solve the 30-year-old murder of Melanie Hall, while the council apologizes for road closures impacting the Christmas Market. The city also announces £50 million in flood resilience funding and a new West region tourism plan to boost sustainable growth.
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    2 mins