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Help needed to identify locations for defibrillators in Bridgwater

DEFIBRILLATORS could be installed in various locations in Bridgwater – but the council needs help identifying where they…

Shetland ponies delight Frome Nursing Home residents

A 20-year-old Shetland pony, Jude, and a 16-year-old miniature Shetland, Dinky, brought back some fond memories for some former…

The event proved popular, with people taking part as they walked past Picture: Frome Town Council

Frome’s Lunch Bunch goes down well with attendees

THE first in a series of pop-up ‘Lunch Bunch’ social events took place outside Frome Library on Wednesday (September…

Across the world, around 58 million people live with chronic hepatitis C, and there are around 1.5 million new infections each year.

Hepatitis C ‘micro eliminated’ at North Somerset drug and alcohol charity

A DRUG and alcohol charity has managed to “micro eliminate” hepatitis C across its North Somerset services which it…

You do not need to have reported a crime to access the services Picture: Frome Town Council

Free support for sufferers of sexual violence or domestic abuse in Frome

PEOPLE who have suffered sexual violence or domestic abuse in Frome are being offered the opportunity to speak to…

Somerset pensioners could be missing out on vital payments

PENSIONERS in Somerset may be missing out on payments that could help to boost their income. Citizens Advice Somerset (CAS)…

Specsavers, in Street High Street, has undergone a makeover

Specsavers in Street reveals new look – as directors mark a decade in the town

A STREET opticians revealed changes after a major overhaul – while two directors celebrated 10 years at the branch. Specsavers,…

Training available for Frome hairdressers to help support their community

BARBERS, hairdressers and others in a similar profession in Frome are being offered free training to help connect people in…

The new chat cafe is launching at Bilby's Café on September 18 Picture: Google Maps

New weekly chat café to launch later this month in Crewkerne

CREWKERNE residents can connect with one another and meet new people at a new weekly chat café launching…

Dan Aldridge with residents and staff during his visit to Abbeyfield House

Weston MP hears challenges first-hand during sheltered housing visit

NEW MP Dan Aldridge (Labour, Weston) got a first-hand look at the benefits of sheltered housing – and the…