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Children’s Festival kicks off summer
More than 3,000 people attended Frome’s annual Children’s Festival, which featured more than 30 activities for families.. The festival was held in the town centre on 19th July and was organised by family charity Purple Elephant. Activities included crafts, animals, games, theatre, accessible spo...
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Frome fossil hunter awarded honorary degree for scientific discoveries
A Frome fossil collector whose discovery led to a giant Jurassic sea predator being named in his honour has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Bristol. Simon Carpenter received the academic award in recognition of his fossil discoveries, his work supporting museums and universities...
Frome man launches prostate cancer support group
A man from Frome who was diagnosed with prostate cancer after attending a Lions club screening event has launched a support group to help other men affected by the illness. The monthly group runs at the Welsh Mill Hub, offering a welcoming and confidential space for men who have been diagnosed with ...
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Residents rally to save 300-year-old pub
Local residents are rallying to save a historic pub in East Woodlands, which has been at the centre of village life for generations. The Horse and Groom is due to be auctioned on 27th August after closing in 2020 during the Covid pandemic. The newly formed Friends of the Horse and Groom group is see...
Saxonvale community bid submitted after £900,000 raised
A community-led bid to acquire the Saxonvale site from Somerset Council has been formally submitted, marking a major milestone in efforts to bring the 12-acre town centre site into community ownership. The bid, from Mayday Saxonvale Community Benefit Society, was made on Monday 13th July, and is sup...
Young resident takes on litter challenge
A Frome resident has undertaken 24 litter picks over nine months at various locations across the town for his silver Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE). Charlie started litter picking for the volunteering element of his DofE in November last year. Since then, he has carried out litter picks at Millenniu...
Frukes take music to Germany for anniversary festival
Frome’s ukulele group, The Frukes, performed in Germany as part of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Murrhardt’s town band. A total of 17 members of the group travelled to Murrhardt, Frome’s partner town in Germany, where they performed at the anniversary music festival and celebra...
Dads group celebrates anniversary with charity fundraiser
A group supporting local dads has raised just over £2,000 for Frome Birth Talk during its first anniversary celebrations. The funds were raised by For Dads Sake for the charity, which provides counselling support for new parents, pregnant people and those who have experienced baby loss. For Dads Sa...
Studio launches fundraiser for popular tattoo artist
A Frome tattoo studio is raising funds to support one of its artists after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and is unable to work while undergoing treatment. Black Moon Tattoos, on Cheap Street, will offer ‘flash tattoos’ on 2nd and 6th August, with artists tattooing designs created by th...
Children spread kindness at Frome school
Pupils in Frome were tasked with spreading kindness at their school as part of an initiative with The Good Heart and Frome Kindness Festival. Following the success of the six-week pilot programme, the ‘Order of the Kind Heart’ could be offered to other primary schools across the area. The progra...
Frome friends to walk 50 km for local charity
Two Frome friends are preparing to lace up their trainers once again to take on an ultra-walking challenge for local charity Time is Precious. David Wye, owner of Domesticare in Keyford, will be joined by his friend Elaine Keene for the 50 km event in London on 22nd August. David and Elaine have com...
Frome man jailed for assaulting restaurant workers and drink driving
A man from Frome who abused workers at a service station before attempting to drive off whilst drunk has been jailed. Michal Korgul, 39, of Wyville Road, Frome, pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified, two counts of common assault, assault by beating, and failing to provide a specimen of b...
'Intoxicated' driver who spat at Burger King staff had child in the car
He has been jailed
Loving wife, mum and grandmother among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Every Somerset park with Green Flag status - full area-by-area list including one curveball
Many also have cafes, play areas and public toilets making for an ideal day out
Suspected drink driver arrested at services with child inside vehicle
Police found a 'significant amount of alcohol' inside his vehicle
Frome councillor jailed for Just Stop Oil protest resigns
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby A Somerset councillor who was jailed for his role in a Just Stop Oil protest on the M25 has formally resigned, triggering a by-election. Michael Dunk (known as Mick) was one of two Green Party councillors elected to represent the Frome West division at ...
Jailed Somerset councillor resigns after failing to overturn conviction
"I am sadly unable to continue representing those who elected me but consider that I acted in their best interests"
'Period of instability' at Somerset school charging £95,000 fees
Ofsted has now noted several areas that 'need attention'
Beloved son, brother and uncle among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one