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NHS staff speak to young people about how the health service works - and careers on offer

How NHS workers are encouraging the next generations to enter caring profession

THE next generation of NHS workers have been inspired to enter the caring profession during visits to Somerset schools. As…

Matthew Jones stabbed Emma Kirk in Bath last year. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Former Frome teacher Matthew Jones jailed for ‘brutal’ stabbing of woman in Bath

FORMER Frome College teacher Matthew Jones has been jailed for 12 years for stabbing Emma Kirk at least 15…

Kieron Goodwin has been found guilty of murdering Olivia Wood in Frome last year. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police

Kieron Goodwin jailed for life – with minimum 35 years – for Olivia Wood’s murder

KIERON Goodwin has been jailed for life for murdering his girlfriend Olivia Wood in Frome – on the night…

Glastonbury & Somerton MP Sarah Dyke called for fairer funding during the debate. Pictures: Pixabay/Parliament TV

Somerset MP highlights “broken” SEND funding in plea to minister

“THE SEND system is broken, and unequal funding is a major reason.” Those were the words of MP Sarah Dyke…

Police were called to Frome College after the hoax call this morning. Picture: Google

UPDATE: Police called to Frome College hoax ‘bomb threat’

POLICE were called to Frome College this morning after a hoax bomb threat. Students were kept in tutor groups for…

Somerset-based special police constable due in court to face harassment charges

SOMERSET-based police Special Constable James Mouzoure is due to appear in court after being charged with harassment without fear…

Frome station boasts a 'magnificent' waiting room

‘Magnificent’: How Somerset’s train station waiting rooms leave a lasting impression…

THE great farming plains of Norfolk are a long way from Somerset – and the last place you would…

CMAT is heading to Frome ahead of her Glastonbury appearance

CMAT Glastonbury warm-up show at Cheese & Grain in Frome confirmed

ACCLAIMED singer songwriter CMAT is the latest Glastonbury-bound performer to announce to announce an intimate warm-up show in Somerset. The…

Shirine Khoury-Haq, CEO of the Co-op group, warned of possible disruption at stores

Somerset shoppers warned of possible shortages after Co-op cyber attack

SOMERSET shoppers are being warned of possible stock shortages and details exposed amid a cyber attack on the Co-op. Stores…

Wunderhorse are heading to the Cheese & Grain in Frome next month

Wunderhorse announce Glastonbury warm-up show in Somerset

WUNDERHORSE will prepare for their appearance at Glastonbury next month with a show in Frome – and tickets…