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.
Bath Abbey Girls’ Choir On Song During Trip to Westminster
Last week (17th-19th April), a group of around 25 11-18 year-olds from Bath Abbey Girls’ Choir enjoyed a very special weekend in London, having been invited to sing in the prestigious Westminster Abbey.
Response Policing Week Spotlight: Nearly Two Decades on the Frontline
As they mark National Response Policing Week, they’re shining a light on one of their longest‑serving response officers who has dedicated 19 years to frontline policing across Amesbury, Devizes, Trowbridge, Chippenham and Warminster.
Trowbridge leisure centre sealed and ready for next phase of works
Construction of the new Trowbridge leisure centre has reached another major milestone, with the building now officially weather tight.
Wiltshire Council proposes new speed limit policy to improve road safety
Wiltshire Council proposes new speed limit policy with stronger focus on 20mph zones and road safety.
In conversation with the new High Sheriff of Somerset
Steve Fountain caught up with Peter Dixon, who is the newly appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
Wiltshire Council launches consultation on proposed parking charge changes
Wiltshire Council has launched a consultation on proposed parking charge increases and changes, with residents invited to have their say until 5 May.
Bath College student selected for “Skills Olympics” in Shanghai
Bath College’s Oliver Combs has been selected to represent the UK at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, competing in additive manufacturing at the global “Skills Olympics”.
George Marshallsay, Castle Combe Circuit at Radio Bath Business Breakfast March 2026
Steve Fountain chats to George Marshallsay of Castle Combe Circuit at Radio Bath Business Breakfast March 2026
Wiltshire Council approves planning application for apetito’s new £100m manufacturing facility in Trowbridge
Wiltshire Council has approved a planning application from apetito for a new £100m state‑of‑the‑art regenerative manufacturing facility in Trowbridge.
Even greater support for residents’ mental health, as IPS service expands
Shaw Trust, the Good Work Charity, is taking over the delivery of the region’s Individual Placement Support (IPS) service – helping more local people find good jobs while accessing specialised mental health treatment.
Explore Wiltshire this Spring with £3 bus fares
Wiltshire residents are being encouraged to get out and about this Spring and make the most of the £3 bus fare cap, which continues to offer great value for travel across the county.
Local health services call for public support during resident doctors’ industrial action
The latest round of strikes by resident doctors, including many working at the Royal
United Hospital in Bath, Great Western Hospital in Swindon and Salisbury District
Hospital, is set to begin at 7am on Tuesday 7 April.
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