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Bad for business? Economic fears lead to further fall in small business confidence across South West

By Susie Watkins

6th Feb 2024 | Local News

“These figures paint a depressingly familiar picture here in the South West,” said regional policy rep Craig Carey-Clinch.

Dozens of new homes planned near Stoke St Michael

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

5th Feb 2024 | Local News

Plans for 38 homes on Frog Lane in Stoke St. Michael. Image, APG.

Under the Mendip Local Plan Part II, any development would have to either financial contribute towards the extension of Stoke St Michael Primary School.

A cracking game from the Frome Under 12s

By Guest author

5th Feb 2024 | Local News

Getting stuck into the game, image Frome RFC

The Frome RFC U12s welcomed Keynsham RFC to The Lane on Sunday .

Council tax rise:Frome Town Council confirm eyewatering increase of 29 per cent

By Susie Watkins

5th Feb 2024 | Local News

Steep indeed, Frome today February 5, image Frome Nub News

The rise is over seven times the current inflation rate of 4 per cent and comes alongside other rises such as 6 per cent that for Avon and Somerset policing .

Increased cocaine seizures by Avon and Somerset police highlight ongoing battle against drug crime

By Susie Watkins

4th Feb 2024 | Local News

The total drug seizures by Avon and Somerset Constabulary rose from 2,916 seizures the year before to 3,440.

The Home Office reported that the constabulary seized 44.9 kilogrammes of powder cocaine in 361 operations.

It’s easier than you think to take an HIV Test #HIVTestingWeek - next week

By Issued on Behalf of Somerset Council

3rd Feb 2024 | Local News

In Somerset nearly one in two new HIV diagnoses are late which leads to poorer health and increased transmission.

Somerset will lose 80 PCSOs despite maximum rise in council tax being agreed

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

2nd Feb 2024 | Local News

Avon & Somerset Chief Constable Sarah Crew at the PCC performance and accountability board on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Image: Avon & Somerset

The force will pause recruiting PCSOs for the next 12 months – a move which is expected to result in the number of serving PCSOs dropping by around 80.

Frome second post office at Spar on Rodden Road, still no news when it will happen

By Susie Watkins

2nd Feb 2024 | Local News