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'Haunted' Somerset castle and former school is up for sale
The quirky 17th-century property has enjoyed a colourful career
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Somerset Council loses more than £91m on commercial investments
48 properties have been sold so far
Latest Somerset death notices including much-loved nana, a former headteacher and vicar
A former headteacher and a vicar are also among those remembered this week - rest in peace.
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Major Frome warehouse fire was deliberate, police say
Nearby buildings were evacuated
Help shape future of Brunel Green
Residents are invited to share their thoughts on possible improvements to Brunel Green. There will be a series of drop-in events hosted by Frome Town Council over the summer at the space off Brunel Way in Stonebridge, where residents can share their ideas and take part in various activities. The fir...
Get involved with Frome’s community gardens
Volunteers are invited to help out at Frome’s community gardens to learn new skills and take care of the space. Frome has a growing network of community gardens and green spaces, including recently developed spaces like Milk Street Green and the community woodland at Spring Gardens. There are also...
First round of consultation begins on new Somerset Local Plan
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby Somerset residents and businesses have their first opportunity to give their views on the new Local Plan which will shape future of their county. Decisions on new housing, employment facilities and other planning matters in Somerset are currently taken on the...
Frome’s Partner Towns Column – Discover Murrhardt
Hello, I’m Cllr Philip Campagna – here with the fourth in a series of articles introducing Frome’s partner towns, formerly known as ‘twin towns’. I’m delighted to announce that Frome’s musical scene will be represented in Murrhardt by The Frukes a couple of weeks, as they attend the ...
Ofsted praises progress at Frome primary school
A primary school in Frome has welcomed a positive Ofsted report marking a significant milestone in the school’s ongoing improvement journey. Berkley First School has been rated ‘positively’ across every single assessment category. The outcome has been welcomed by the school following a rigorou...
New process for town council’s community grants scheme
Frome groups and organisations can now apply for one community grant round per year as part of a new change by Frome Town Council. There will now be one grants round per year, in the autumn, with a new ‘expression of interest’ (EOI) phase before the application process. The EOI phase is open now...
Frome Wild Bunch Column: Summer time!
Hi – it’s Jane here, from the Wild Bunch. As we enter July and the height of summer, it’s a great time to spend a few moments sitting back in your garden or local green space and just enjoying what the summer has brought. If you were able to take some small steps towards supporting […] The...
From The Mayor
Since my last column, it seems that many of my activities have involved children, young people and their families. I was delighted to attend the Rotary Children’s Fun Day Out at Longleat, where local Rotary clubs host children from our area and give them access to the park. Many of those attendi...
Frome runners join local clubs for Endure24 Challenge
Joanne Thwaite and Neal Crowe, two endurance enthusiasts from Frome Running Club, joined forces with like-minded members of Warminster Running Club to complete an attritional 24-hour relay trail race in Wasing Park, near Reading last month. The annual event sees competitors looking to complete as ma...
‘Hard work starts now’ says Frome Town boss ahead of new season
Frome Town boss Danny Greaves says “the hard work starts now” as the Robins return for pre-season following last season’s title-winning campaign. Danny has been reflecting on a “busy and productive summer” after guiding Frome back to the Southern League Premier South at the first attempt. ...
When and where thunderstorms will hit Somerset as new warning issued
The Met Office has issued two thunderstorm warnings for the next 24 hours
£800k secured for permanent pumps to prevent flooding near Taunton cinema
It's part of a wider £6m scheme
Hottest areas in Somerset ranked as highs of 36C recorded
While some areas have sweltered, other areas have stayed under 30C
Two-tier schools system planned for Somerset town in major shake-up
'The proposal is about creating a sustainable system that supports children and young people to thrive'
700-year-old medieval Somerset castle set for a brand new bridge
The hidden gem is just a short drive from Frome
The 10 Somerset streets where you are mostly likely to get a parking fine
The amount of cash generated by fines has doubled