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Frome Museum re-opens with a new display, The Story of the Frome Hoard

By Tesni Daniel

14th Mar 2024 | Local News

Dave Crisp with the 'Story of the Frome Hoard' display, image Frome Museum

This important local discovery is the largest coin hoard found in Britain to date, and the second largest treasure hoard.

Works begin on new Market Square in Midsomer Norton next month

By Susie Watkins

13th Mar 2024 | Local News

An extract from the plans for the market area in Midsomer Norton, image https://yourmidsomernorton.co.uk/

Markets were held in Midsomer Norton as far back as 1242 and it’s exciting that a long-held vision to bring a modern a market square back .

So tragic but so necessary : Over 100 West of England youngsters have been trained in life saving skills so they know what emergency steps to take if someone has been stabbed

By Susie Watkins

13th Mar 2024 | Local News

The 2024 West of England Schools Summit was at Ashton Gate Stadium on Tuesday 12 March, image WECA

Youngsters learnt how to use “bleed kits” which contain everything needed to give first aid to someone who is losing blood.

A reminder to get your prescriptions filled well before Easter Midsomer Norton

By Guest author

13th Mar 2024 | Local News

In case you missed it too, this pharmacy on Midsomer Norton High Street closes for lunch, image Midsomer Norton Nub News

Get vital medicines early advice from NHS ahead of Easter pharmacy closures - this warning comes earlier than normal .

In praise of the latest budget, the Midsomer Norton MP Jacob Rees Mogg

By Jacob Rees-Mogg MP

13th Mar 2024 | Local News

Jacob Rees Mogg MP, image Conservative office

Jacob Rees Mogg claims that someone who earns £35,400 will receive a tax cut of over £900 per year.

13,000 calls made to RSPCA to report animals affected by litter

By Guest author

13th Mar 2024 | Local News

A fox cub rescued by the RSPCA in the West Midlands, Image RSPCA

Hedgehogs, deer and foxes are the mammals most likely to be impacted, says RSPCA .

People are being asked to have their say on plans to build on Bath's tufa field

By John Wimperis - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Mar 2024 | Local News

Mock-up image is from the consultation website, B&NES

The “low density” homes will be built in two clusters on each side of the field, with a “forest garden” in the middle around the flushes.

Boaters are furious at being left with no bins in Bathampton

By Guest author

12th Mar 2024 | Opinion

Bins were collected March 11, but what next. Image campaigners at the Bathampton site

Over three hundred sign petition demanding to know what is happening with their boating bin collections in Bathampton.

B&NES has accused the Metro Mayor of not telling it about the new WESTlocal Paulton bus

By John Wimperis - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Mar 2024 | Local News

The announcement of the new bus in Paulton, with Liz Hardman (second from front left), Dan Norris (centre), Grant Johnson (fourth from front left) Image: John Wimperis

"A viable commercial bus service with a commercial operator, cannot go ahead because this other bus route is going to take so many of the potential customers.”.

Dehydration is a common challenge for people living with dementia. Memory problems mean they can easily forget to drink enough water

By Guest author

12th Mar 2024 | Local News

Jelly Drops inventor Lewis Hornby, with his grandmother. Image, Alzheimer's Society

It is Nutrition and Hydration Week, (11-17 March) and the Alzheimer’s Society is sharing useful tips to help ensure people living with dementia stay hydrated.

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