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Latest idea to help with finances, Somerset looks to cull RNLI lifeguarding services to tackle the budget deficit

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Jan 2024 | Local News

View of Brean from the top of Brean Down in Somerset (image: Daniel Mumby) . Free to use for all BBC wire partners.

One of the savings proposals would see an end to the lifeguards provided at Berrow, Brean and Burnham-on-Sea beaches during the summer.

Major traffic signal upgrade planned for key busy junction as you head from Frome into Shepton Mallet

By Susie Watkins

12th Jan 2024 | Local News

Charlton Road traffic lights (Image: Google Maps)

The traffic lights at the Charlton Road crossroads, where the A37 meets the A361, are set to be replaced after reaching the end of their functional lifespan.

A reminder : Somerset faces potential 10% council tax hike amid financial crisis and service cuts talks begin Monday

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Jan 2024 | Local News

Councillor Bill Revans, leader of Somerset County Council, outside County Hall in Taunton (image Daniel Mumby)

Somerset Council proposes significant tax rise and service reductions to avoid bankruptcy, impacting key local services.

Jobs in and around Frome right now and local recruiters are keen to hear from you right now

By Susie Watkins

11th Jan 2024 | Local News

This chocolate shop on Cheap Street in Frome Choc et Al is looking for a part-time retail assistant ( image Frome Nub News)

Jobs jobs in and around Frome right now, work for Aldi over in Bruton and for a growing company in Somerton .

Dig in with free trees - could your Frome school or community get planting ?

By Issued on behalf of Somerset County Council

11th Jan 2024 | Local News

Trees on offer from the Woodland Trust (image Philip Formby/Woodland Trust Media Library)

The Woodland Trust is giving away hundreds of thousands of trees, with deliveries in March and November for planting.

Frome Whats On and 2024 is looking like it will be a very special year full of great events

By Susie Watkins

11th Jan 2024 | Local News

Ice in the Frome fountain looking up to Cheap Street Frome January 8 ( image by Frome Nub News)

Whats On in Frome, from wassailing to well being. Remember you can add a Frome event just by pushing the Nub button .

Dorothy House Frome Fundraising Friends - come along to a meeting to find out more

By Shula Dennard -

11th Jan 2024 | Local News

Volunteers at the Frome Cheese Show (image Dorothy House)

“I’ve had the best times and made some wonderful friends through volunteering for Dorothy House." .

Frome care home raises £2,500 for local food bank

By Lauren Stephenson

10th Jan 2024 | Local News

Rossetti House present cheque to Fair Frome (image by Rossetti House)

Throughout 2023, the team at Care UK’s Rossetti House, on Welshmill Lane, raised funds for Fair Frome.

Frome Purple Elephant running away with ideas for 2024:With ten paid-for Bath Half Marathon charity places

By Susie Watkins

10th Jan 2024 | Local News

Local volunteer Radek Evans will be running again for Purple Elephant too. (image Purple Elephant CIC)

Already signed up : A police officer in their 50’s entering for their very first time, and a local Frome person who loves cycling but hates running !.

Avon and Somerset police report 324 drink and drug drivers taken off roads during December in police operation

By Susie Watkins

10th Jan 2024 | Local News

An Avon and Somerset police car on the streets (image Frome Nub News)

This was a 10 per cent increase on the number of arrests made during the same period in 2022.

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