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Somerset Council to spend up to £5m on new staff laptops
Somerset Council will spend up to £5m over the next two years on new laptops for its staff. The council currently has around 5,000 laptops for its staff, with many of the devices nearing the end of their recommended service life. Officers reviewed the hardware in late-2023 (shortly after the new co...
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Death notices and funeral announcements from Somerset area this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Frome residents could purchase Saxonvale regeneration site through community share scheme
'e want to see affordable housing and community facilities that are owned by local people forever'
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Future of Watchet paper mill site uncertain ten years after its closure
'There is nothing happening at present while the site owner considers their next move'
Live: Urgent search for missing girl not seen for days
She has links to multiple places across Somerset
Local couple support animal rescue centres in Germany and Ukraine
A local couple have donated items and money to animal rescue centres in Ukraine and Germany. Adam Pamment and Karina Bowen collected pet coats, beds and food, which were donated by Pets Corner in Shepton Mallet and Happy Landings Animal Sanctuary in Pylle, Shepton Mallet, where the couple volunteer....
Frome school’s library boosted by donation
A school in Frome has received a £1,000 book donation, enabling pupils to enjoy a range of literary adventures. Christ Church First School’s new collection of Usborne Books will support pupils from nursery to Year 4, enriching lessons and sparking imagination. The books have been donated by house...
Medical practice launches health and wellbeing programmes
Patients of Frome Medical Practice are invited to join three group programmes starting in January, each of which aims to improve health and wellbeing and help patients live well. ‘Habits for Health’ begins on Friday 9th January and is a six-week course focused on supporting patients to make smal...
From The Mayor
Happy New Year! I hope you had a peaceful and enjoyable festive season. New Year is a traditional time for new ventures and new hobbies. If you’re feeling the urge, why not find out about the many volunteering opportunities in Frome? Local charities like Fair Frome, Frome Birth Talk and Purple Ele...
Frome Wild Bunch Column – New Year in the garden
Now the festive season is behind us, we can start planning for the year ahead. The weather will be mixed but dry days give us a chance to do our bit now for wildlife – whether we have a pot outside the back door, our own garden or access to an allotment, green space or […] The post Frome Wild ...
Frome teen’s sponsored litter picks for Arctic trip
A teenager in Frome has been litter picking around the town to raise funds for an Arctic expedition in Finland this year. Iris Errington-Deamer, aged 14, is due to embark on their first trip away without family on a week-long expedition to Finland with a group of 20 other home-educated young people ...
Charity keeps Lisa Wells’ memory alive with successful fundraising year
A Frome charity has reported a successful year of fundraising in 2025 in memory of Lisa Wells, who died from bowel cancer in 2019. Lisa’s Army helps cancer patients create lasting memories by providing days out, experiences and special treat boxes for those going through chemotherapy. The charity ...
Community bike project calls for volunteers
A community bike project is calling for more volunteers to join at their friendly workshop at Station Approach on Saturday mornings. Frome Community Bike Project (FCBP) runs a bike recycling centre and cycling community hub at Station Approach, aiming to make cycling more accessible, affordable and ...
New spiritual group offers monthly workshops
A new community for the spiritually curious is emerging in Frome and will run monthly workshops. Mary’s House Community is a gathering of seekers exploring together what Christian wisdom can teach about how to live more fully in an uncertain world. Throughout this year, the community will offer mo...
Somerset Council to spend nearly £2.2m by 2029 looking after trees
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby Somerset Council will spend nearly £2.2m over the next four years looking after the county’s trees including ongoing efforts to combat ash dieback. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Highways Act 1980, the council has a legal duty to ensu...
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From The Mayor
My feet have barely touched the ground in the last eight months! It’s certainly been a very different experience from my first mayoral year during the pandemic and I’ve enjoyed every minute. One of the lovely things about being your mayor is the opportunity to recognise people who help make our ...