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Frome councillor demands share of £13.1m to tackle ‘unreliable’ bus services
A Frome councillor has demanded that recently-awarded government funding be used to address "unreliable" local bus services across the town.
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Somerset MPs urge government to prevent 11 per cent council tax rise
The authority has a £73m budget gap
RSPB Somerset Big Garden Birdwatch – “Together, let’s make it count”
The world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns this month, with hundreds of thousands of people watching and counting the UK’s garden birds over the last weekend in January for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. Almost 600,000 people took part in across the UK in 2025, counting more than n...
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Captain fantastic pinches late winner for the Robins
Saturday 17th January Frome Town 2-1 Malvern Town Skipper Sam Teale nodded home in the 89th minute to secure all three points against Malvern, extending Frome’s gap at the top of the table to ten points ahead Portishead. However, it was the visitors who took the lead early on; Harry Clark go...
Man arrested after two-car crash on major road in Somerset
Police are appealing for information and witnesses
Somerset MPs urge government to prevent 11 per cent council tax rise
Thye are demanding extra funding
Much-loved mum and nanny among 22 death notices from Somerset
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Passenger dies after BMW crashes into tree on Somerset A-road
A man was arrested following treatment at hospital
Man appears in court after human remains found in village
'My thoughts are with the victim’s family'
Frome takes bragging rights in local derby over Westbury
Wednesday 15th January Frome Town 1-0 Westbury Utd Sam Heal’s strike in the second-half clinched all three points for Frome against Westbury in the A3098 Derby. “It was Westbury’s cup final, but it was also ours. Every game will be a cup final for us now,” said Danny Greaves after the ...
Frome start 2026 in style with convincing win at Corsham
Saturday 10th January Corsham RFC 17 – 34 Frome RFC Frome travelled across the border to Wiltshire as they took on Corsham RFC, looking to start 2026 with a win and make amends for the home loss to them earlier in the season. They were supported by the Frome army who were there in numbers […] ...
Town five points clear after win on the road
Saturday 10th January Winchester 1-3 Frome Town Frome took a big step towards the league title on Saturday with a 3-1 win in Hampshire over title chasers Winchester City. This result sees the Dodge go five points clear at the top of the table. It didn’t take long for there to be chances in this [...
Frome U14s claim first silverware at North Dorset Festival
The Frome RFC Boys U14s were one of 16 teams competing in the North Dorset U14s Festival on Sunday 11th January. In what was an excellently run event, Frome played Chippenham, Chard and Wimborne in the group games. They played some brilliant rugby and progressed into the Plate Competition, beating S...
Busy December for Frome runners
December started in a festive fashion on Sunday, 7th December with the Bromham Pudding Run, a fast flat 10k road race in the Wiltshire village of Bromham. First to finish for Frome was Alex Fisher (MV40) in 00:37:57, followed by Dan Gaisford (MV40) in 00:39:18, Annabel Litchfield (FSEN) in 00:40:4...
Frome Wild Bunch Column – Make your garden a lifeline for birds and wildlife
Hi, this is Jo from the Wild Bunch. January is a particularly harsh month for birds. Prolonged cold snaps, heavy rain and sudden frosts make it much harder for all wildlife to find enough food and shelter. For garden birds especially, winter can be a real test of survival. While around 50 UK bird ...
New radio show dedicated to football
A new community radio show celebrating football and community spirit is launching on Frome FM. ‘Robins Nest’ is set to air every third Thursday of the month at 7pm. The show aims to bring fans together through engaging discussions, expert analysis and a celebration of football culture. Hosted ...
From The Mayor
January means different things to different people. For some it’s about pulling in the horns after the indulgence of Christmas and New Year; for others it’s about making promises to ourselves about how we are going to do better. It may be about being more careful with money, watching our food ...
Somerset Council leader slams ‘frustrating and strange’ delays to boundary changes
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby The leader of Somerset Council has slammed the “frustrating and strange” decision to delay a review into Somerset’s electoral boundaries. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has carried out a consultation on redrawing Somerset...
Children relive past during school’s History Week
A Frome school recently brought the past to life during their first-ever History Week. Children and staff at Vallis First School arrived dressed as figures from across the ages – Vikings, Egyptians, suffragettes, wartime evacuees, iconic artists such as Frida Kahlo and Van Gogh, and notable figure...
Frome couple's $200,000 US hospital bill after baby born 7 weeks early in Nashville
Folk duo Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester were on a US performance tour when their son was born prematurely, leaving them with a huge medical bill and a 10-month insurance battle