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Police misconduct reforms criticised as chief constables given more power to sack rogue cops

By Adam Postans, Local Democracy Reporter

19th Feb 2024 | Local News

Police sign in Shepton Mallet, image Nub News

The changes are coming into force following the shocking cases of Met officers Wayne Couzens, and serial rapist David Carrick, neither faced hearings.

Donate It tech amnesty celebrates donation of 500 unwanted devices in Frome

By Lucy McMahon

19th Feb 2024 | Local News

Kyle Budd and Simon Barfoot (Donate It), Linda Hull (Fixy), Will Palmer (Donate IT) and Cllr Anne Hills at the amnesty, image Frome Town Council

One example of the difference a donated device can make is with children who have Type 1 diabetes. .

Let’s Cycle Together with Frome Community Bike Project

By Lucy McMahon

19th Feb 2024 | Local News

Participants in a previous Cycle Together group, image Frome Town Council

You can view the current stock of finished bikes and buy online from their website shop, or pop down to their workshop at Frome's Station Approach. .

Wells boasts two of the South West's cosiest pubs, The Fountain and The Sheppey

By Susie Watkins

19th Feb 2024 | Local News

The Fountain Inn and The Sheppey, have been named among the cosiest in the South West, according to a survey focusing on pub-goers' reviews.

Data shows Wiltshire’s recycling rate lowest since 2010

By Guest author

19th Feb 2024 | Local News

McDonalds bin in Trowbridge, image Frome Nub News

Wiltshire Council say it is the way that waste is being collected which is the reason for the fall.

Cheddar Gorge for everyone: Have your say on changes to access in Cheddar Gorge

By Susie Watkins

18th Feb 2024 | Local News

The project, Cheddar Gorge for everyone, proposes an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) to restrict vehicular access

The Mendip Hills National Landscape Team is seeking feedback on its proposals to test new measures to open up Cheddar Gorge.

Spread the love through volunteering: Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day

By Issued on Behalf of Somerset Council

17th Feb 2024 | Local News

Love is All You Need - and to Volunteer, image Frome Nub News

Adam, a Rights of Way Volunteer said: “I would seriously encourage it. I have got my compass out again and this keeps my skills sharp.".

Planning on travelling on the M5 over the weekend? Drivers advised to plan ahead of M5 southbound emergency repair closure near Taunton

By Susie Watkins

16th Feb 2024 | Local News

The current state of the local roads around the M5, image National Highways

The M5 southbound will be closed between junctions 24 and 25 from 9pm on Saturday to 6am on Sunday, .

Somerset faces decline in fully trained GPs, challenging government recruitment goals

By Susie Watkins

16th Feb 2024 | Local News

This downward trend emerges in the wake of the government's 2019 manifesto commitment to recruit an additional 6,000 GPs by 2025

According to the latest figures, Somerset witnessed a slight decrease in its count of full-time-equivalent, fully trained GPs.

Volunteer Opportunity: Public Health Nursing volunteer roles across Somerset including a group in Frome

By Issued on behalf of Somerset County Council

16th Feb 2024 | Local News

Can you help, image supplied Somerset County Council

Volunteers will aid in facilitating clinics and groups, offering invaluable assistance to families in need.

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