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The Body Shop collapses after dismal Christmas trade, thousands of jobs at risk

By Susie Watkins

13th Feb 2024 | Local News

The company has 200 stores but now the future of Body Shop is uncertain, image Nub News

The Body Shop collapses after what it calls dismal Christmas sales. Founded in 1976, the future of the first green cosmetics brand is now in doubt.

Police appeal for witnesses after car set on fire in Coleford

By Susie Watkins

13th Feb 2024 | Local News

Police say they understand this may be a concerning incident for the residents of Coleford, however they believe this is an isolated incident.

Somerset Business Awards 2024 finalists announced and Frome's Netitude up for two prizes

By Susie Watkins

13th Feb 2024 | Local News

Frome is a busy business town, even in the rain February 13, image Nub News

This year is the 19th anniversary of the awards - Frome company Netitude is a finalist in the Medium Business and Best Employer awards.

Is this the face of a new UK champion, all the way from Frome, from work on the bench to working the bench

By Susie Watkins

13th Feb 2024 | Local News

Ram is all smiles but has steely determination to not just get the record but raise the bar even higher, image Frome Nub News

Ram Patten is loading up, ready to take on the biggest competition he can at the British National Classic Championship next month.

Show your love for Somerset this Valentine’s Day by going green

By Susie Watkins

13th Feb 2024 | Local News

Swapping single use, for home-made can save you money.

Somerset Council are promoting simple ways to reduce waste and save money this Valentine’s Day.

Mendip battles rising tide of fly-tipping with nearly 2,000 incidents last year

By Susie Watkins

12th Feb 2024 | Local News

Mendip saw 1,914 fly-tipping incidents in the year ending March 2023.

The majority of flytipping incidents were found on highways, making up 91% of the total incidents.

Frome's Merlin Theatre brings award-winning and exquisite theatre, the Boy On The Roof

By Susie Watkins

12th Feb 2024 | Local News

Described as nothing short of exquisite, Boy On The Roof, image Vamos Theatre

Spring 2024 and Frome's Merlin Theatre brings to Frome the award-winning Vamos Theatre company. .

Launch of nationwide awareness campaign to combat rising fraud rates - Avon and Somerset PCC urges people to reclaim control

By Susie Watkins

12th Feb 2024 | Local News

The Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford, image PCC office

"The 'Stop! Think Fraud' campaign launches today (February 12), take back control says Mark Shelford .

Dozens of suicide deaths registered in Somerset

By Susie Watkins

12th Feb 2024 | Local News

Mental health charities are continuing to call for substantial investment, stressing that preventable deaths will continue without it.

Somerset has seen a decrease in suicide deaths amid calls for greater investment in mental health.

It is a date, Frome College sets date and venue for prom and it WILL be special

By Susie Watkins

11th Feb 2024 | Local News

Wow: Last year's prom at Frome College was a delight. credit Chris Bailey Photography

Frome College sets the date for the Prom Night (June 20) and it will be extra special without the extra expense.

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