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Frome edge past Newquay
Saturday 14th August FA Cup Preliminary Round Frome Town 2-1 Newquay Both sides went down to ten men, but the Robins prevailed in the first-round qualifier of the FA Cup. Danny Greaves made two changes with Sam Meakes making his first start back since his return and with Harry Lucas out, Mike ...
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Frome rugby star joins Bath Rugby’s under 18s squad
Frome rugby player, Aelfric Bidder, has been selected to join Bath Rugby’s Under 18s squad ahead of the new season in the Premiership Rugby Next Gen U18 League. Aelfric started his journey playing in the mini and juniors club at Frome Rugby Football Club. “He consistently demonstrated exceptiona...
Frome cruise into next round
Saturday 23rd August. FA Trophy Bashley 0-3 Frome Town Another comfortable victory at the Veho Community Stadium, which saw Town progressing in the FA Trophy. Manager Danny Greaves picked a rotated 11 due to the Bank Holiday league fixture against local rivals, Westbury United. It took just thre...
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Duru’s first-half strike seals derby win
Mon. 25th August. Southern League Div. One Westbury 0-1 Frome Town Less than 48 hours from a trip in Hampshire, the Robins headed east to Wiltshire, with Westbury hosting the fourth league game of the season. Frome fans will recognise the familiar lineup, with Llewellyn and Dowling as the midfield d...
Frome Wild Bunch Column – Help save Prickles Hedgehog Rescue
Hello, this is Jo from the Wild Bunch. Most of us wildlife gardeners will agree that hedgehogs are one of the UK’s most cherished garden visitors, but sadly, their numbers have been falling dramatically in recent years. Once common across our towns and countryside, hedgehogs now face increasing ...
From The Mayor
What does it mean to be mayor of Frome? It means something different for everyone who holds the position. Traditionally, within Independents for Frome (IFF), it’s been an annual post, with the deputy mayor taking over once the role becomes vacant. For me (and I’m lucky enough to have been give...
Entertainment group seeks local charities to support
An entertainment group is searching for local charities who would benefit from donations raised at their upcoming shows. The Woodlanders are a group of local entertainers who have raised funds for hundreds of local charities. Their shows run at East Woodlands Village Hall and they have already begun...
Call for artists for local art projects
Local artists and designers are being encouraged to submit an expression of interest for two forthcoming art projects around Frome. The projects are being organised by Frome Town Council, which is looking to create a mural on the mower shed building in Victoria Park and to create printed and digital...
West End Tenors to perform at Frome Memorial Theatre
Frome audiences are in for a treat as the acclaimed West End Tenors bring their powerhouse vocals to the Memorial Theatre on Saturday 6th September, at 7.30pm. After selling out arenas across Europe, the talented group is embarking on its first UK tour – and Frome is on the list. The performers, w...
Wedding stories and outfits through the decades to be shared at church festival
Christ Church is holding a wedding festival in October to celebrate marriage, showcasing personal wedding day stories and wedding outfits from across the decades. The festival will begin with Evensong at 6pm on Sunday 5th October, and the church will be open for visitors from 10am to 4pm, Monday 6th...
NHS bosses slammed over Somerset hospital bed closures plans
Public and councillors left angry over the plans
‘Outstanding’ results for Frome College students
Students from Frome College are celebrating ‘outstanding’ achievements in their GCSEs, A-levels and other qualifications, with the college reporting ‘excellent’ exam results across the board this year. On Thursday 14th August, A-level and post-16 students collected their results. 139 Frome C...
Young pickleball player scoops bronze in English Open
A young pickleball player from Frome who only took up the sport in January, has already won a bronze medal in the Under-15s junior category of the English Open. Kai Santano, a Year 9 student at Frome College, took part in the competition which was held earlier this month as part of the […] T...
Keyford residents move forward with bid to save historic Crown pub
Keyford residents are exploring plans to take ownership of The Crown Inn pub, the oldest working pub in Frome, which is back on the market. A community interest company (CIC) has been set up to explore a community-led purchase, consulting locals on what the pub could look like under local ownership ...
New AI cameras installed on Frome Bypass to curb dangerous driving
New AI cameras are being trialled on the A361 Frome Bypass by the police and Somerset Council in a bid to curb dangerous driving following six fatalities in the last five years. Avon and Somerset Police are working in partnership with Somerset Council’s Road Safety Teams to try to reduce serious c...
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes left for 36 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members
Somerset crash hotspot gets AI cameras that can spot drivers using mobile phones
'The number of serious and fatal collisions on this stretch of road is alarming'
Woman assaulted and shop damaged in town centre attack
The incidents happened earlier this morning
Community hospital staff interviewed to ‘see who keeps their jobs’ ahead of reforms
Some claim they've been sent to 'shadow jobs'
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 31 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members