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How £20,000 'golden hello's, mobile dentistry vans and more emergency appointments might fix Somerset's dentistry crisis

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

3rd Jun 2024 | Local News

The number of Somerset adults who regularly see an NHS dentist has dropped dramatically over the last six years (image by Pixabay)

NHS Somerset has now laid out how national initiatives will be complemented by more local measures.

Local inn receives coveted five-star AA rating

By Richard Smith

3rd Jun 2024 | Local News

The Full Moon Inn has scooped two major industry accolades (image via Google Maps)

The Full Moon Inn, Lower Rudge, said the "incredible achievement" is "testament to the hard work an dedication" of its team.

Frome Museum receives £4,500 grant to tackle social exclusion

By Tesni Daniel

3rd Jun 2024 | Local News

The funds will be used to help the museum gain a better understanding of its visitors. .

Five more Somerset schools to conduct 'safer school streets' trial as Frome initiative rolls forward

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

1st Jun 2024 | Local News

Avanti Park School On Park Road In Frome. Image: Daniel Mumby

The Frome Safer School Streets project, which formally got under way on April 22, saw numerous improvements made to several roads.

Frome market takes part in campaign to celebrate markets and traders

By James Smith

31st May 2024 | Local News

LYLM banner at Frome Market (image by Somerset Council)

Markets in Frome, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Street, and Wells proudly displayed a LYLM banner.

Two women have died after three-vehicle crash on A361

By James Smith

31st May 2024 | Local News

Police are appealing for witnesses (image via Google Maps)

Emergency services were called to Marston Road at about 3.10pm after a collision involving a silver Ford, black Land Rover and a lorry.

Lib Dem leader tries out Frome waterslide on general election campaign

By John Wimperis - Local Democracy Reporter

30th May 2024 | Local News

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey in a rubber ring on a waterslide with Anna Sabine, Lib Dem hopeful for Frome and East Somerset (Image by John Wimperis)

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey went down a waterslide in Somerset today while on the general election campaign trail.

Somerset Council agrees to make 50 officers redundant in bid to cut costs

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

30th May 2024 | Local News

Somerset Council will make 49 members of staff redundant (image via Daniel Mumby)

The 49 senior officers who will be leaving as part of this process will save the council more than £2.9 million a year.

Plans to turn Frome offices into flats look set to get green light

By James Smith

29th May 2024 | Local News

The building has been empty since 2022 (image via planning application)

Somerset Council report recommends application for Bath Street is approved to create five new apartments.

Temporary postmaster to keep Frome's Portway Post Office open

By James Smith

28th May 2024 | Local News

The Post Office will close for a month before reopening under a temporary solution (image via Google Maps)

The current postmistress has resigned due to the expiry of her lease at Portway, Frome and the vacancy has been advertised.

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