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Health warning after a surge in ketamine use

By coopslad

Why would anyone take a drug that could lead to their bladder being removed?

By MidsomerNorton-People at 11:00 on 26/08/10

Police and drug organisations are warning of a health time bomb after a dramatic rise in the number of young people abusing the drug ketamine in the Norton Radstock area. Project 28, a Bath and North East Somerset Council-funded drug and alcohol service for young people, has warned that the dangers of using the drug need to be highlighted before problems get worse. The Now the warning has been repeated as use of the drug has...
What do you think about scrapping speed camera funding?

By CarlaGale

Actually I think the flashing speed signs are the best deterrent as when I'm told I should be doing...

By CarlaGale at 11:46 on 26/07/10

With the cuts to funding, many councils across the UK may be forced to switch off its speed cameras. Road safety minister Mike Penning told the BBC said: "In the coalition agreement the government made clear it would end central funding for fixed speed cameras. "Local authorities have relied too heavily on safety cameras for far too long so I am pleased that some councils are now focusing on other...
‘Big cat’ spotted on prowl in woodland

By CarlaGale

I think Mr Simmonds may have seen my black cat in the town centre. He's rather big and likes to...

By MidsomerNorton-People at 11:00 on 19/08/10

A Midsomer Norton pensioner has rekindled fears that a wild animal may be prowling the area after he says he was startled by a ‘giant black cat’ jumping from a tree close to the town centre. Roly Simmonds, 80, has described the moment of shock when he saw a large black cat with a long black tail – for the second time in a year. Mr Simmonds had been heading up through fields and woodland near Chilcompton Road at...
Share you best kept secret spots or services in Midsomer Norton

By coopslad

One more I forget to add in my last comment - the buffet car at Midsomer Norton South railway...

By CarlaGale at 16:34 on 10/08/10

As summer is in full swing (well you wouldn’t think so looking at today’s rain) I’m looking for places in Midsomer Norton to get away from it all, or for some place to lose the kids. If you know of any places, do share your secrets. So here’s my top 10 secret gems of places to go or services to use to keep me sane this summer. Children of all ages are flocking to the new adventure and skatepark outside the...
SHOWCASE for 'GOODNESS' & 'IN YOUR HONOUR' - FREE ENTRY

By OpticalDesign

Goodness are live at Somer Valley FM on Friday's Breakfast Show. They'll be interviewing and playing...

By OpticalDesign at 18:00 on 11/08/10

GOODNESS are an oustanding young band from Bristol and we are extremely lucky to have them playing at a showcase night on 20th August. What's more they'll be joined by fellow Bristol band IN YOUR HONOUR. The GOODNESS sound is based around compelling vocals and soaring anthemic choruses, and thanks to their energetic live shows they now have an ever growing loyal nationwide fan base. So far this year, much has happened for...

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By MidsomerNorton-People at 11:00 on 02/09/10

BLACKJACK and MASQUERADE A group of sixth-form students from Norton Hill School are the latest to take up the opportunity to play a ‘showcase night’ at Midsomer Norton’s Mardons Social Club. Blackjack, a hard-hiiting, energised rock ’n’ roll group are Sam Chard, Ben Wilshire, Brad Moxham and Dave Moore. They will be performing on tomorrow alongside Masquerade who takes heavy influences from a mix...
ESL stage spectacular new show

By MidsomerNorton-People at 11:00 on 02/09/10

The West End comes to Norton Hill School next week when Exit Stage Left presents a new musical spectacular from Thursday September 9 to Saturday September 11. Group director, Alison McCausland, said: “Due to the overwhelming success of “It promises to be a wonderful evening celebrating the finest and best-loved songs from the West End stage and the bright lights of Broadway. “It will provide audiences with...
In a ‘fine’ mess over non-payments

By MidsomerNorton-People at 11:00 on 02/09/10

I find it unfathomable that more than £11 million in court fines is outstanding across the Avon and Somerset area. To my mind such a ludicrously high figure sends out a clear message – if you commit an offence, whether it be theft, drink-driving, not having motor insurance or a TV licence, and if you wish to avoid the consequences, there is a reasonable chance you’ll get away with it. And that’s the real...
Pollution takes its toll on town’s 100-year-old trees

By MidsomerNorton-People at 11:00 on 02/09/10

Trees that have been part of Midsomer Norton’s street scene for 100 years will have to be felled. Lyme trees that line the River Somer running along the town’s High Street have died after grit used to de-ice roads and decades of pollutants have taken their toll. Mark Cassidy, arboricultural officer at Bath and North East Somerset Council, visited the town to see what could be done to save any healthy trees and to...
Festive fun is confirmed

By MidsomerNorton-People at 11:00 on 02/09/10

A Christmas event aimed at boosting trade for businesses on Midsomer Norton’s High Street will go ahead for a second year in a row. Real reindeers and Santa will join panto characters and carol singers as traders show the public just what is on offer to shoppers in the town during the evening event on Friday, December 3. Members of the Midsomer Norton and Radstock Chamber of Commerce decided at a meeting last week to start...