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My Frome aims to help people get involved in decisions

My Frome launches – giving townsfolk a say over decisions

PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over all-things Frome thanks to a new initiative. Frome Town Council (FTC)…

Swiss Valley Rangers Under 7s are looking good in new kit. Picture: Persimmon

Under 7s football team getting new kit thanks to developer donation

YOUNG footballers in Clevedon will be looking good in new kits, thanks to a £1,000 donation from housebuilder, Persimmon…

A new kebab shop could soon be open in Martock, if plans are approved

New kebab shop planned in Somerset village – and could open until 10pm every day

PLANS for a new kebab shop in a Somerset village have been submitted. The scheme would see a vacant unit…

Collection of coins stolen in Bath burglary

A COLLECTION of coins was among items stolen in a burglary in Bath. Police are appealing for information after a…

Somerset Council has struggled to balance the books in recent years

Row over finances as Somerset leadership claims authority is in ‘recovery phase’

SOMERSET’S finances are moving into a “recovery phase”, according to leaders, after a budget for the coming year was…

Executive headteacher at Christ Church First School in Frome with pupils

Inspectors recognise turnaround of Somerset school that was “in turmoil”

A SOMERSET school described as being “in turmoil” by inspectors just four years ago has been praised after a…

The advertising mirror was the top seller at a recent Somerset auction

Advertising mirror and Hollywood legends’ autographs sell well at Somerset auction

A SHOP mirror display showcasing gun cartridges was the top seller at a recent Somerset collectors’ auction – which…

Members of the Polden Stichers donating the blankets to Somerset Council

Hand-sewn blankets donated to children in care in Somerset

A COMMUNITY group has donated 20 hand‑sewn blankets to children in care in Somerset. The 15-strong Polden Stitchers, which has…

Man, 42, charged with stalking in North Somerset town

MARK Graffagnino has been charged with stalking a woman to various locations in Clevedon. The 42-year-old, of Kings Road, Clevedon,…

Booking is now in operation at three North Somerset recycling centres

Booking system rolled out to new recycling centres in North Somerset

A NEW booking system for North Somerset recycling centres has been expanded. The system, which has been trialled at Weston-Super-Mare…