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Glastonbury becomes finalist for the In Bloom competition and will represent the South West in the national finals

By Issued on Behalf of Somerset Council

19th Mar 2024 | Local News

Glastonbury In Bloom display, 2023, image Somerset Council

The Glastonbury in Bloom committee said they are delighted to be nominated to represent the South West in this year’s RHS Britain in Bloom competition.

Planning and solar farm planned next door to new homes near M5 in Somerset

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

19th Mar 2024 | Local News

Proposed site of new solar farm, seen from Hyde Lane in Creech St. Michael. image, Daniel Mumby.

The solar farm is expected to generate sufficient energy to power 390 local homes .

Further support and grants available to help businesses Go Green across Somerset

By Guest author

19th Mar 2024 | Local News

Frome's Rodden Meadow, image Frome Nub News

These grants are available for SME’s who already have sustainability plans in place. They are funded from the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Rob Beckley QPM: Chief Police Officer, assumes role of High Sheriff of Somerset

By Issued on Behalf of Somerset Council

19th Mar 2024 | Local News

New High Sheriff, Rob Beckley, image Somerset Council

Rob Beckley was also in Avon and Somerset Police, where he served as Deputy Chief Constable from 2007 to 2013.

Somerset man arrested following fan violence at Villa Park last November

By Susie Watkins

19th Mar 2024 | Local News

West Midlands Police described the major disorder as the "worst violence seen in 28 years of policing" at a football match.

Somerset Council's Taunton HQ defaced by Palestine Action protesters

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

18th Mar 2024 | Local News

Graffiti on County Hall in Taunton, image Palestine Action

The council has not provided a public estimate of how much it will cost to clean up the protesters’ work.

Frome Artist In Major Exhibition

By Charles Nevin

18th Mar 2024 | Local News

The Frome artist was formerly a journalist and campaigner in the voluntary sector and also founded a skin care business.

Frome MP Sarah Dyke MP pushes PM to support new Somerset Levels station - the forgotten project?

By Susie Watkins

17th Mar 2024 | Local News

Frome MP Sarah Dyke, image Liberal Democrat office

The closure of the Langport and Somerton stations in the 1960s had left a gap of more than 28 miles between Taunton and Castle Cary .

Crowdfunder to raise £4,500 for plastic-free period packs for Frome students hits 28% in first week

By Lucy McMahon

15th Mar 2024 | Local News

Jo Morris from Green and Healthy Frome at Frome College, image Frome Town Council

A single user of plastic period products throws away up to 200kg of period waste in their lifetime, which goes into landfill or can end up in UK waterways.

Frome Halifax set to close in summer - following announcement Midsomer Norton High Street branch is too

By Susie Watkins

15th Mar 2024 | Local News

The Halifax in Frome on the bridge, file photo, image Frome Nub News

Moving money around, don't bank on Frome Halifax customers in Midsomer Norton dismayed to find that is closing up too.

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