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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...
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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...
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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"
Frome Carnival Family Funday is back
The popular Frome Carnival Family Funday and Dog Show is back next month at Victoria Park. The free event on Saturday 6th June will feature favourites including the dog show, Bonniest Baby competition, royalty selections, stalls from local groups and charities and refreshments. Organisers, Frome Car...
Frome The Mayor: Mayor’s Final Column
What can I say? I am so filled with emotion to think this is my final column as Mayor of Frome. I’m thrilled to have seen so many of you during the year and with over 350 engagements behind me, I’d like to offer my thanks for all your invitations to visit you and […] The post Frome The Ma...
Local woman takes to bodybuilding stage after weight loss transformation
A Frome resident is preparing to compete in her first-ever bodybuilding competition after losing nearly 10 stone in weight. Jane Bennett will be taking part in the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation UK (WNBF UK) First Timers event in Dunstable on 7th June. She has entered the Bikini and Figure cl...
Students celebrate love of reading
Young people in Frome and surrounding areas have celebrated a love of reading at an annual ceremony held at the Merlin Theatre. The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership’s School Book Award Ceremony brought students together, including those from Oakfield Academy and Frome College. Student panels fr...
Pupils step out to raise funds for school
Children have raised over £3,000 for their school when they completed a 10-mile sponsored walk. Staff and children at Vallis First School took part in the ‘Move Your Feet’ challenge on 8th May, raising £3,837.67 to create new classrooms and play spaces, exceeding their £2,000 target. Pupils w...
Community skate jam event hailed a success
A community event held at the skatepark has been hailed a ‘huge success’, bringing people together and raising funds for a new facility. This year’s skate jam was held on Saturday 9th May, at the skatepark in the Mary Baily playing field. It was hosted by Frome Skatepark Project with partners ...
New gates boost access to community woodland
Volunteers have installed accessible gates at Spring Gardens, making it easier for people to access the new community woodland. Frome’s Missing Links volunteers have adapted the existing kissing gates by the rail crossing in Spring Gardens to make it possible to get through with bikes, scooters an...
Monthly ‘meet the councillors’ sessions continue
Frome town councillors have been ‘popping up’ at Frome’s Saturday market since last autumn and will be available once a month throughout 2026 for anyone to have a chat. The next ‘meet the councillors’ session will be at Frome Carnival Fun Day on 6th June from 12pm to 2pm at the council’s...
Frome’s Partner Towns Column: Discover Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne
A new column which will focus on Frome’s partner towns, sharing the history of the partnership and the town’s connections with Frome - starting with Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne in France Hello, I’m Philip Campagna, one of your town councillors. One of the great pleasures of my role at Frome...
Frome Wild Bunch Column – A creature in the wrong place at the wrong time
Hello, this is Peter from the Wild Bunch. At this time of year, I could spend 24 hours a day in the garden and still have jobs left undone. To make things harder, we’ve had one of the driest springs on record after an endlessly wet winter. These extremes are especially challenging for the small ...
Bath City's opponents in next season Southern Premier South confirmed
While they have a few derbies to look forward to in Chippenham Town, Frome Town, Taunton Town and Yate Town, there will be a few trips to the unknown.