Episodes

  • Bath: Bath Faces Housing Crisis as Student Demand Surpasses London | June 22

    Bath: Bath Faces Housing Crisis as Student Demand Surpasses London | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Bath faces a housing crisis as student accommodation demand surpasses London's, with rising rents and overcrowding reported. Three arrests followed a shooting incident, and a Somerset councillor takes six months leave for health reasons.
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    1 min
  • Bath: Construction on 145 Somerset homes to start without railway crossing changes | June 21

    Bath: Construction on 145 Somerset homes to start without railway crossing changes | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Bath's Local Wire update covers updates on 145 new homes near Bathampton, parking fines in Royal Fort Gardens, and a scenic road trip from Bath to the Exe Estuary. The episode also highlights a family-run garden center near the historic railway line and weather conditions for the day.
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    2 mins
  • Bath: Bath's Cul-de-Sac Plan Sparks Debate | June 20

    Bath: Bath's Cul-de-Sac Plan Sparks Debate | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Bath's proposed cramped cul-de-sac in a bungalow garden, Bristol and Somerset bus route funding save, and a controversial 2:30am pizza license in the city are key topics covered. The episode also highlights Bath's underground vegan eatery gaining popularity.
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    2 mins
  • Bath: £50m flood funding approved for Somerset | June 19

    Bath: £50m flood funding approved for Somerset | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Bath's Local Wire update covers Somerset flood defense funding, new bus route changes, and Muddy Stilettos award winners. Key topics include the £50m flood investment, revised Bath bus services, and flood relief channel reviews near the gigafactory site.
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    2 mins
  • Bath: New dentist to serve NHS patients in Weston-super-Mare | June 18

    Bath: New dentist to serve NHS patients in Weston-super-Mare | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Bath's Local Wire update covers a new NHS dental practice in Weston-super-Mare, a cleared ex-Somerset detective, and the stalled West Somerset Railway funding. Residents also object to Bristol Airport expansion and a delayed public inquiry into Somerset housing plans.
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    2 mins
  • Bath: Council vows to protect councillors and staff safety | June 17

    Bath: Council vows to protect councillors and staff safety | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Bath: Bath & North East Somerset Council announces enhanced security measures for councillors and staff following recent safety concerns. A man is charged after his Audi crashed into a Somerset home, while an archaeological discovery threatens a proposed housing development near an Iron Age site.
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    1 min
  • 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