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Wells Festival of Literature announces International Competitions and ground-breaking speakers for 2024

By Susie Watkins

2nd Apr 2024 | Local News

Esteemed judges Anthony Joseph, Susmita Bhattacharya, Alex Campbell, and Clare Shaw will oversee the competitions, with prize money ranging from £50 to £1,000. (Photo: WFoL)

Participants can look forward to competing in categories such as Open Poetry, Short Story, Book for Children, and Young Poets.

New bus service for Frome starts today

By Susie Watkins

2nd Apr 2024 | Local News

This is the timetable for the bus, image bus service

The bus 24, runs from Monday to Saturday, Frome to Salisbury from the former ShoeZone shop.

Toilets now the responsibility goes to Frome Town Council

By Susie Watkins

1st Apr 2024 | Local News

These toilets in Frome, image Frome Nub News April 1

Main town centre toilets are responsibility of Frome Town Council - ahead of next weekend's independent market.

Planning and the Somerset campsite can be used by Hinkley Point C workers until 2028 as plans approved

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

1st Apr 2024 | Local News

Plans For Expanded Hinkley Point C Campsite At Quantock Lakes In Nether Stowey. CREDIT: NNB Generation Company (HPC) Ltd.

Under the Quantock Lakes plans, 145 new pitches will be created at the southern edge of the site, near the existing Inwood Farm buildings.

Somerset residents hit by recent floods must wait until Christmas for crucial reports

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

1st Apr 2024 | Local News

Flooding on Combeland Road in Minehead. CREDIT: Somerset Council.

In the wake of Storm Henk on January 4, 2024, there were reports of flooding in Bruton, Croscombe, Knole, Nunney and Shepton Mallet.

Fewer police staff despite 4.9% increase in Avon & Somerset police precept from today

By Guest author

1st Apr 2024 | Local News

Clare Moody, who is Labour’s candidate for Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner, image Labour Office

The Labour candidate for the Avon & Somerset PCC says the party will increase the number of neighbourhood police and PSCOs by 13,000 nationally.

Frome headteachers share thoughts ahead of Safer School Streets trial in the town

By Amber Stone

31st Mar 2024 | Local News

Alison Armstrong, Cllr Fiona Barrows and headteacher Abby Atkins with pupils at Avanti Park

Frome Trinity First School headteacher, Amanda Seager said: “We hope the scheme is successful.".

Jobs in and around Frome work for a funeral company and do you have a mind for maths?

By Susie Watkins

29th Mar 2024 | Local News

Frome Town Centre March 29, image Frome Nub News

Immediate start for a maths teacher and work as a dentist Saturdays only .

Frome Tree House : Arts Council funded series of shows support the headliners of tomorrow

By Guest author

29th Mar 2024 | Local News

This series of gigs will see some of the UK's most exciting up and coming bands play special intimate shows alongside a whole host of local talent. .

Trudoxhill near Frome one area being considered for 20mph speed limit

By Susie Watkins

29th Mar 2024 | Local News

The village already has a limit of 30mph, image Frome Nub News

Another area which could have 20mph limit is Pilton - a 21 day consultation begins April 8.

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