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Dry January 2024: a break and reset for the body and mind say Somerset

By Guest author

29th Dec 2023 | Local News

After the party - is January the perfect time to cut out alcohol

Alcohol consumption is linked to more than 200 medical conditions, including circulatory and digestive diseases, liver disease and several cancers.

Multiple deaths following contact with Avon and Somerset Constabulary, new figures reveal

By Laura Linham

29th Dec 2023 | Local News

Tom Whiting, the IOPC's acting director-general, emphasised the need for action across various agencies to prevent such deaths.

According to the IOPC, there were six deaths connected with Avon and Somerset Constabulary in the 2022-23 financial year.

Tragic Loss of Young Lives in the River Frome

By Guest author

29th Dec 2023 | Local History

PC Harold Olpin, in a brave but futile effort, dived into the swirling waters, fully clothed. He narrowly escaping the same tragic fate as the boys.

CHRIMBO LIMBO: What next for the Saxonvale site in Frome?

By Susie Watkins

28th Dec 2023 | Local News

The Saxonvale Site In Frome In Early-2021. CREDIT: Mayday Saxonvale. Free to use for all BBC wire partners.

The council’s planning department could sign off on the Mayday plans in the near-future, but the council-as-landowner would still have a contract with Acorn .

Mendip's over - and under - crowding issues highlighted in census figures

By Laura Linham

28th Dec 2023 | Local News

Overcrowding is assessed based on the number of rooms in a residence and their suitability for the number of occupants.

In Mendip, about 945 homes, accounting for 1.9% of all residences in the area, were identified as overcrowded.

New Year's walks in Somerset to blow away the cobwebs

By Susie Watkins

28th Dec 2023 | Local News

Picked by experts: The best walks in Somerset for a wintery walk that will blow away the cobwebs .

RSPCA urges XL Bully owners to get prepared for the ban as time is running out

By Guest author

28th Dec 2023 | Local News

Then police will have powers to seize the dogs. File photo

From 31 December it will become illegal to breed, give away or sell an XL Bully : From 1 February 24 it will be illegal to own an XL Bully in England and Wales.

Volunteer this New Year

By Issued on Behalf of Somerset Council

27th Dec 2023 | Local News