News Updates
Stay up to date with the latest from Radio Bath — from local headlines and community stories that bring people together across our region.
Three cousins born hours apart at the RUH in Bath
Three cousins were born just hours apart at the Royal United Hospitals Bath on the same day, creating a remarkable family coincidence for siblings Georgie and Billy and their growing families.
Steve Fountain chats to Nicky Marshall at Business Breakfast
Radio Bath’s Steve Fountain talks to Nicky Marshall from Discover Your Bounce, our keynote speaker at this month’s Radio Bath Business Breakfast.
Wiltshire Council responds to Governments Every Child Achieving and Thriving
Wiltshire Council has welcomed the publication of the Government’s new Every Child Achieving and Thriving: Schools White Paper, which sets out national proposals to improve support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
JENNIFER SAUNDERS to star in Edward Bond’s THE SEA at Theatre Royal Bath
Jennifer Saunders stars as Mrs Rafi, one of the greatest comic roles in British theatre, in the first major revival of Edward Bond’s intoxicating The Sea for almost two decades, appearing at the Theatre Royal Bath from Thursday 22 October to Saturday 7 November.
Bath residents urged to be wary of bogus callers
Wessex Water is urging Bath residents to be alert to bogus callers and scams, reminding customers that genuine staff rarely visit without appointment and always carry ID.
Ben Onwukwe talks The Shawshank Redemption on Radio Bath
Actor Ben Onwukwe joins Bradey & Mills on Radio Bath to talk about his role in The Shawshank Redemption as the touring production heads to Everyman Cheltenham. Listen again via Mixcloud.
Wiltshire Council awarded £169,000 from Active Travel England
Wiltshire Council has been awarded £169,000 from Active Travel England (ATE) to support local active travel initiatives that will help more people walk, wheel, and cycle for everyday journeys across the county. The funding was initially granted to the council in summer 2025, but the project designs needed to be approved by ATE before the council could proceed. This has now been approved so the projects can now move forward and the council can spend the funding.
Wiltshire Libraries Go All In for National Year of Reading
Wiltshire Libraries are taking part in the National Year of Reading 2026, a UK-wide campaign designed to help more people rediscover their joy of reading and make it a natural part of everyday life.
Bath locations star in Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials
Look out for key Bath locations which provided the backdrop for the latest Agatha Christie adaptation, Seven Dials set in 1925 and premiering on Netflix on Thursday 15 January.
Decision sought on parking charge consultation in Bath & North East Somerset
Councillors are being asked to agree a public consultation on changes to parking charges, based on vehicle-size, for residents’ parking permits in Bath and North East Somerset.
Town Council backs major town centre investment
Trowbridge Town Council has approved its budget and Council Tax precept for 2026–2027, keeping
the increase to 3.99%, just above CPI, while continuing to protect frontline services and invest in the
town’s future.
Wiltshire residents urged to join the Great British Spring Clean 2026
Wiltshire residents, schools and community groups are being invited to join the Great British Spring Clean 2026 from 13 to 29 March, helping to keep towns, villages and countryside clean, green and safe for wildlife.
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