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Frome woman stars in fashion show after breast cancer diagnosis
A Frome resident has modelled on the catwalk for the UK’s leading breast cancer charity, following her breast cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment. Julie Bowler, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 after finding a lump while checking herself in the shower, was one of 24 people from acro...
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Frome man shortlisted for national football art prize
A painting by a Frome artist has been shortlisted for a national football art award and will feature in a touring exhibition. Danny Markey’s image, which captures a football pitch in Mells, has been selected for the Football Art Prize and will go on display at the Millennium Gallery in Sheffield f...
Frome bus routes denied share of £13.1m for Saturday services
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby Two bus routes in Frome have been denied a share of £13.1m of central government funding to bring back regular Saturday services. The Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed in December 2025 that Somerset would receive just over £24.7m of funding to suppor...
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Frome man completes gruelling charity challenge
A Frome man has completed one of the ‘hardest challenges’ of his life, raising nearly £5,000 for three charities. Ben Hansell swam 15.5 kilometres, cycled 607 kilometres and ran 120 kilometres in five days, raising £4,742.40 for cancer counselling charity We Hear You, local mental health chari...
Lions sponsored swim raises £6,000 for charity
This year’s 39th annual Frome Lions Club sponsored swim has raised nearly £6,000 for charity. The event sees local clubs and organisations take part to raise money for charities of their choosing, alongside Frome Lions Club charities. This year’s beneficiaries included SWEDA, which supports peo...
New nursery planned at Frome’s Key Centre
A new nursery could open at the Key Centre in Frome as the town council looks for a childcare provider to run the facility. Frome Town Council is inviting experienced childcare operators to apply to deliver year-round care for children from birth to four years old to meet growing local demand for nu...
Dads’ group to host charity fun day for first anniversary
A group supporting Frome dads’ mental health is marking its first anniversary this month with a family fun day. For Dads Sake launched last year, providing a monthly meet-up and other activities for dads to come together to talk about their mental health and share experiences. To celebrate its fir...
Celebration of Frome resident’s life raises funds for Fair Frome
A festival-style party celebrating the life of an influential Frome resident has raised more than £1,200 for Fair Frome. Party at the End of the World was held at the Cheese and Grain last month in memory of Phil Moakes, a well-known local figure who died last year. Phil served as a town and county...
Volunteers spot 11 bat species in Frome
More than 60 volunteers recently spotted 138 bats across 11 species at the Big Bat Count in Frome. Divided into 11 teams, volunteers received basic training and an introduction to the recording equipment from Somerset Bat Group at the town hall before heading out to a variety of locations across the...
Musical fundraisers hold annual charity event
A collective of musicians has raised funds for Fair Frome at an annual gig in Victoria Park. ‘Tribe Mini Fest’ saw an afternoon of live music and fundraising last month. Performers included Kit Morton, Paul Kirtley, Bee Owen, Lee Howard, the Up All Night Stars and headliners Cult of the Velvet R...
Somerset village must raise £30,000 in a week to stop 125 ‘green wedge’ homes
Residents are united in fighting the plans
Frome woman completes 1,000-mile cycling challenge across the UK
A Frome resident has completed a 1,000-mile cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats, raising money for a life-saving air ambulance charity. Naomi Crosby wanted to complete the challenge before turning 75 in July. She finished the journey from Cornwall to Scotland in 14.5 days, supporting the Do...
Bowls players complete 24-hour challenge in scorching heat
Bowls players in Frome were pushed to their limits recently in a 24-hour bowl-a-thon, raising vital funds for the air ambulance in scorching heat. Members of Frome Selwood Bowling Club including Ladies Captain Kathy Kingman and club secretary Mike Bishop completed the challenge on 23rd and 24th May ...
Consultation opens on major change to Frome school system
Residents are being invited to have their say on whether Frome’s school system should change from a three-tier to a two-tier structure. Somerset Council has launched a formal consultation on proposals that could see 18 Frome schools move from the current first, middle and upper school model to a...
Town welcomes new mayor
Frome has a new mayor for the year ahead, as Cllr Mark Dorrington takes on the role. The appointment was made at the annual town meeting on Wednesday 27th May, with Cllr Fiona Barrows reappointed as leader of the council for another year. Cllr Dorrington, who serves Market Ward, takes over the role ...
Kate Bush flashmob takes over town centre
More than 50 people dressed as Kate Bush filled Frome town centre on Saturday as a large-scale flashmob brought Catherine Hill to life. Dressed in dark wigs and grey outfits inspired by the ‘Running Up That Hill’ music video, participants gathered for a performance aimed at boosting social conne...
Local talent claims top two places in Britain’s Got Talent
Local people were part of both the winning and runner-up acts in this year’s Britain’s Got Talent final, with a local farmer helping a choir to victory and Frome residents part of a drone team that finished second in the ITV show. The Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir, which includes Rode farmer Andy F...
Tributes to much-loved Somerset dad in latest funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Local acts reach Britain’s Got Talent final
Local people are set to appear in the final of Britain’s Got Talent this Saturday. Drone light company Celestial and a local farmer will take to the stage in the final of the ITV programme on Saturday 30th May. Celestial, which produced drone shows in Frome in previous years at the Old Showfie...
100-year-old Somerset oak tree saved from axe despite damage to nearby home
"The damage is ongoing and likely to worsen"