- Tucked away in a leafy Frome garden, The Retreat offers an intimate escape from everyday life. Now founder Laura is giving one person every month the chance to experience it for free.

Daisy Steel reflects on a whirlwind September, the approach of a difficult October, and how grief, friendship and unexpected connections remind us of the importance of taking life one day at a time.

Somerset Council has named Newcore Capital as its preferred bidder for Saxonvale. We report from a packed Frome Town Hall as Mayday supporters react to the decision and consider what happens next.