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Avon and Somerset is the UK’s 6th worst offender for speeding fines

By Guest author

29th Jan 2024 | Local News

Speeding data image by Moneybarn car finance

Gwent, South Wales, has the fewest speed limit offences in the UK, with 31 speed limit offences per 100,000 people, according to the data at least .

Want to get a glimpse inside Shepton Mallet prison? The site is featured in the film Wicked Little Letters set for next month's release

By Susie Watkins

29th Jan 2024 | Local News

Comedy based on a true story, starring Olivia Colman as a pious woman who begins to receive scandalous letters, image film company

This comedy-drama, directed by Thea Sharrock and written by Jonny Sweet, features a star-studded cast including Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley.

Avon and Somerset Police has taken part in new documentary about police misconduct, first episode on Channel 4 tonight (January 29)

By Guest author

29th Jan 2024 | Local News

Chief Constable Sarah Crew. Copyright: Gareth Iwan Jones, Channel 4

It’s abundantly clear the public’s confidence in policing has been critically dented by the horrific actions of officers like Wayne Couzens and David Carrick.

Frome Hoedown January - what a difference made for Warminster Road in Frome

By Cllr Shane Collins

28th Jan 2024 | Local News

Warminster Road foot and cycle path before hoeing, image Frome Hoedown

Next Frome Hoedown is on February 25 - an appeal to tidy the town .

Bill to safeguard rural transport services, introduced by Frome MP Sarah Dyke, reaches second reading

By Susie Watkins

28th Jan 2024 | Local News

The D2 bus line from Frome into Bath is safe, for now. Image Frome Nub News

The number of elderly in Somerset is projected to double over the next 20 years: In a predominantly rural county, that makes bus need even more acute.

Frome rail travel next week - only travel if you have to advice

By Susie Watkins

28th Jan 2024 | Local News

Frome station is served by GWR and SWR, image Frome Nub News

An overtime ban will be in place on Monday 29, and from Wednesday 31 January to Tuesday 6 February, with short-notice cancellations and alterations likely.

Green Party re-shuffle as election looms, Frome's Martin Dimery to focus on Frome and East Somerset

By Guest author

26th Jan 2024 | Local News