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Somerset charity We Hear You threatened with closure saved by flood of support
In February, they feared they would have to shut down. In May, they're back on their feet
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Beloved mum and nan among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
New cancer clinic opens in Somerset with 200 patients treated already
The aim is to bring cancer care closer to home
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Saxonvale site back on the market
The Saxonvale site in the heart of Frome has been put on the open market by Somerset Council. The 12-acre brownfield site had been set to become a flagship example of community-led development after Somerset Council unanimously agreed in January last year to sell it to not-for-profit group Mayday Sa...
From The Mayor
What is community engagement and what does it mean for you? We talk a lot about community engagement but knowing it’s the way to help a town get involved in its own future is very different from actually doing it.  At Frome Town Council, we actively seek engagement with as many residents as ...
Frome Wild Bunch Column
Feed seasonally and feed safely Hello, this is Jenny from the Wild Bunch. On 3rd May, it was International Dawn Chorus Day and it’s the best time of year to tune into garden birds singing their hearts out. All you have to do to enjoy it is open your window or go outside and listen. […] The post ...
Frome’s free Children’s Festival is back
Frome’s free festival for children returns on Sunday 19th July with a day of activities and entertainment. Established in 2015 by family support charity Purple Elephant, the Children’s Festival is an accessible and inclusive event featuring music, theatre, storytelling, sports, yoga and creative...
Frome Hoedown volunteers clean up Portway pavement
The pavement along Portway has been refreshed by residents who cleaned and repainted the railings. The work was carried out by the Frome Hoedown team, who spent 2.5 hours transforming the area on a sunny Sunday. The railings now have gold roundels and the foliage has been removed. Organisers said, â...
Frome organisation receives £2,000 Postcode Lottery boost
An organisation in Frome has been awarded a £2,000 grant from the Postcode Lottery Grassroots Grants Programme. The Village Frome is a Community Interest Company running a land-based, multi-purpose community space that supports families, children and practitioners through holistic education, nature...
Frome through to Regional play-offs
Frome Netball Report: Frome Stars vs Lawn County Playoffs – 26th April Frome are through to the Regional play-offs after defeating Lawn, league winners of the other Wiltshire league. Held in Swindon, we arrived early, settling ourselves courtside and got straight down to business. Our starti...
Over-50s side are Somerset walking champions
Frome Over 50s walking football team recently won the Somerset League. They followed this up by playing in a tournament in Spain, coming fourth overall and the top English club attending. The post Over-50s side are Somerset walking champions appeared first on Frome Times....
Frome finish season in fourth, with Reserves crowned champions
Rugby Frome travelled to Dorset rivals Sherborne RFC looking to reverse the early season defeat following a recent run of wins. However the home side showed why they are Champions of the League and put Frome under pressure from the start with forward power and slick handling in the backs. Despite go...
New studio takes working out to new heights with bungee fitness
A new fitness studio is turning exercise on its head – quite literally.   Velocity Bungee Fitness, based at Norbeck Enterprise Centre, Warminster offers classes using suspended bungee rigs that allow participants to jump, glide and exercise with reduced impact on their joints. “The idea came...
Frome choir to perform Handel classic
Music lovers in Frome are invited to Oakfield Choir’s upcoming performance of Handel’s much‑loved oratorio, Judas Maccabaeus. The concert takes place on Saturday 9th May at 7pm at Holy Trinity Church. Organisers say, “This will be a fitting setting for one of Handel’s most triumphant and d...
Work to start on Frome bypass safety measures
Work is due to start later this month on measures aimed at improving safety along the Frome bypass. Somerset Council has been developing proposals to reduce the risk of serious and fatal collisions on the stretch of road. This phase includes junction resurfacing works to improve the road surface, th...
Battery energy storage facility plans refused
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby Plans to build a battery energy storage facility on the north-eastern edge of Frome have been thrown out on road safety grounds. Enray Power Ltd applied in April 2025 to site such a facility at St George’s Cross Farm on Berkley Lane on the north-eastern edg...
Frome cider firm highlights rising energy costs on BBC Panorama
A Frome cider producer was featured on BBC Panorama recently, exploring the impact of rising fuel and energy prices linked to the Iran war. Lilley’s Cider, a family-run business based at West Woodlands, appeared in an episode broadcast on 27th April which examined pressure on businesses linked to ...
Family business celebrates 30 years with regional recognition
A Frome family business has marked 30 years of trading with regional business award success. Still Sisters and Friary Drinks were named ‘regional runner-up’ at the HSBC UK and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Business Growth Awards. The awards ceremony took place at the Harbour Hotel in Br...
Somerset Council commits to turning Frome green space into homes
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby Somerset Council will push forward with plans to build new homes at Packsaddle Fields despite considerable public backlash. The green space, at the northern edge of Frome, is owned by the council and has been a popular walking spot for local residents and fam...