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Bath News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Bath News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

by The Local Wire

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

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.

Bath: Construction on 145 Somerset homes to start without railway crossing changes | June 21

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.

Bath: Bath's Cul-de-Sac Plan Sparks Debate | June 20

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.

Bath: £50m flood funding approved for Somerset | June 19

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.

Bath: New dentist to serve NHS patients in Weston-super-Mare | June 18

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.

Bath: Council vows to protect councillors and staff safety | June 17

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.

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

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.

Bath: Villagers save 600-year-old Somerset pub | June 15

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.

Bath: Car cloning risk warns drivers of 'milestone' error | June 14

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.

Bath: Bath Fire Station Demolished After Failing to Gain Heritage Status | June 13

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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