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Ten Things I asked about Valentines

Greetings, we all know February is that time of year you're going to see lots of love hearts, teddy bears and let's face it chocolate. Throughout history this celebration has also spanned, movies, books, music and more. The title of this article, I couldn't help but requote a romance movie that had to have Heath Ledger in it. This month I've dived into the recognised date of February 14th. Only to uncover, there's a lot more to it than just being all about love.

In his regular column for Radstock Nub News, the town's Mayor writes:

It's a rather indeterminate time, this. Christmas is out of the way and there seems to be a yawning gap before the next meaningful episode in our social calendars. Our attention inevitably turns to the state of our homes and the incessant hum of the vacuum cleaner, jet-wash and rotavator is heard throughout the land. Others are scrutinizing seed catalogues in the sure expectation of vegetables and flowers a-plenty in later months.

School children from St Julian's School in Wellow have taken part in a forensic science investigation!

During a visit to Downside School last Thursday, pupils in Years 5 and 6 were alerted by staff that the infamous 'Downside Trophy' had been stolen!

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Bath and North East Somerset households facing a cost of living crisis are set to see the amount they pay in council tax increase by more than £55 in April.

The average energy bill will rise by £693 a year, according to regulator Ofgem, after a 54 per cent increase on the current price cap, and prices of goods are increasing faster than wages.

RSPCA asks the public for help to find who dumped Elsa after recently having puppies

Do you recognise this dog? Can you tell us where she has come from? These are the questions being asked by RSPCA investigators who are trying to find those responsible or abandoning a dog in a cage beside a road in Somerset.

Midsomer Norton Nub News likes to support the local community where ever and however possible, so if we spot jobs we post them here.

We also have a job listings column on our site to the right hand side of the page.

It was cake and balloons all round as West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris helped Cancer Research UK celebrate their 20th birthday ahead of World Cancer Day.

Presenting a 20th Birthday cake to shop manager Martin Chandler, the Metro Mayor praised the 'incredible work' of Cancer Research UK in tackling the leading cause of death in the world. The national charity funds ground breaking research led by researchers at the University of Bath into stopping smoking and the effect this has on mental health, and high level chemical analysis.

Residents looking to make essential repairs or home improvements to decarbonise their homes may be able to access affordable finance through a council-backed loan scheme.

Bath and North East Somerset is working with Lendology, a social enterprise lender, to offer residents low-cost Energy Loans to fund energy-related home improvements.

New exercise classes at the Hive in Peasedown St John are proving to be a big hit.

Run by Sam James, a local fitness trainer, the classes are designed for all ages and people of all abilities.