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MP and Noah and the Whale star read names of children killed in Gaza in 18 hour vigil
Bathonians spent 18 hours reading 15,618 names of children killed in Gaza at a vigil in Bath
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Frome pupils celebrate school’s glowing Ofsted with sweet treat
Following a 'good' Ofsted report, staff and students at Vallis First School marked their success with smiles, celebration and ice cream
Adorable video shows landmark moment of baby beaver born at Heal Somerset
The appearance of the baby beaver — known as a kit — was captured on trail camera footage earlier this week
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Update: Urgent search for teenager missing in Somerset
She has been found safe
Frome launches community hackathon to tackle youth mental health
A town-wide day of talks, workshops and surveys aims to put young people’s wellbeing at the heart of community action
Elvis and ice cream bring festival joy to Frome’s oldest revellers
From inflatable guitars to tribute acts, two Frome care homes turned up the fun with inclusive, music-filled celebrations
New gypsy and travellers’ sites may be allocated following incidents in public parks
A recent encampment was near a primary school
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 23 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members and those taken too soon
Football club's 'fresh start' with new owners as lease plan approved
'We're committed to making Frome Town FC a club that thrives on and off the pitch'
Celebrations as riverside meadow saved from threat of developers
Victory for locals
Frome Town preseason fixtures kick off next week
Frome Town’s preseason gets underway next week with a short hop across the border to play Warminster Town of the Western League on Wednesday, 9th July before a visit to Bath to face Odd Down on Saturday 12th. Another trip to Bath follows for a clash with Oldland Abbotonians on Wednesday, 16th Ju...
Orchardleigh Golf Club charity and cup matches
Members of Orchardleigh Golf Club took part in a Texas Scramble recently to raise money for Somerset & Dorset Air Ambulance in memory of a long-standing member who died in January this year. Â Ted Bullock was a long-standing member of Orchardleigh Seniors and was well-loved within the club. Â ...
Frome RFC appoints new assistant coach
Frome RFC has appointed new assistant coach for the upcoming 2025/26 season. Henry Bull has been a committed and influential member of the senior squad for the past five seasons.  Known for his intelligent play and leadership on the pitch, Henry’s transition into the coaching team is a natural...
Local coach crowned British and English triathlon age-group champion
A Frome athlete has been crowned British and English National Champion in the sprint distance triathlon in the 40 to 44-year-old age group. Paul Ryman, a seasoned triathlete with nearly 20 years of racing experience, competed on 8th June in the British and English National Championships at Blenhei...
Action-packed June for Frome Running Club
June saw some incredible performances from Frome Running Club members, under at times challenging conditions with high temperatures throughout the month. Â Things got off to a speedy start on 1st June with the Gloucester 10K. Frome runner Daniel Thomson (MSEN) took to the starting line in the histo...
Volunteer for Frome’s Healthy Homes team
Residents are invited to sign up to become Energy Champions and ensure that local people get the energy support they need. The Healthy Homes team at Frome Town Council are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join as Energy Champions to support people with lowering energy bills, deal...
From The Mayor
Anita is away enjoying some sunshine, so she’s asked me, Cllr Fiona Barrows, to stand in and write the mayor’s column this week.  Like Anita, I was recently elected to a new role as chair and leader of Frome Town Council. Usually in a town council, the ‘chair is the mayor’ but at Frome [â€...
Rainbow Paradiso brings glamour and fun to Frome Festival
Frome is set to sparkle on Tuesday 8th July as Rainbow Paradiso, a dazzling cabaret night, takes over the Cheese and Grain main stage for an evening of music, comedy and colour. The show, which has already wowed audiences in Bath at Komedia, is on Tuesday 8th July and features professional artists...
Local causes hit the jackpot with Frome Community Lottery grants
Frome Community Lottery has awarded around £4,500 to six local organisations at an annual awards evening last month. The beneficiaries this year were Frome Town Band, Frome Festival, Cultivating Community, Frome Memorial Theatre, Fair Frome and Frome Birth Talk. Representatives from each of these...
Local school supports children’s wellbeing with new initiative
A Frome primary school is embarking on a new initiative to help children understand how their brains work and support emotional wellbeing, following a recent funding boost. Berkley First School has received funding for two years to implement myHappymind, an NHS-backed programme delivering interact...