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New classroom at popular Frome school to cost nearly £911,000
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Organised criminal kept notes so detailed it brought down his crime syndicate
Charlie Savage was arrested with £65,000 in cash inside his backpack
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Frome Netball report
Frome Stars vs Uni of Bath 2 The penultimate game of the season. Still sitting top of the league, still undefeated…. Up against the youthful Bath 2’s team we stepped onto the court with one part confidence one part trepidation. We’re so close to ending this season on a high, but you can neve...
Frome Town U15 Hawks crowned Mid Wilts Division 1 champions
Frome Town United U15 Hawks have been crowned Mid Wilts Division 1 champions with two games to spare after a superb unbeaten league campaign. The young side has impressed throughout the season and still has the chance to add more silverware, having also reached the League Cup semi‑final, which w...
From The Mayor
I’ve been reflecting on my year as mayor and all the activities I’ve been engaging with. I’m loving every minute and am looking forward to everything that’s still in store. As mayor, any activity has to work around my council responsibilities but I feel thrilled that I’ve been able to co...
Frome Wild Bunch Column – Ponds and hedges
Hello, it’s Jenny here from the Wild Bunch. This spring, as we think about gardening for wildlife, let’s talk about the importance of ponds, water and hedges. Ponds and access to water are really important for biodiversity. Ponds support amphibians such as frogs, toads and newts, invertebrates...
Baby support charity seeks trustees
A Frome charity supporting families through pregnancy, baby loss and early parenthood is looking for new trustees to join its board. Frome Birth Talk is seeking new trustees to help guide its future. The board say they are particularly keen to hear from people with experience in midwifery, health vi...
Somerset fire brigade’s share of average council tax bills to rise by £5
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby Frome taxpayers will on average pay an extra £5 per year from April to ensure the county’s fire service can continue to protect the public. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service set its annual budget on 16th February, including the maximum possible in...
Council to celebrate community at Annual Town Meeting
Frome’s Annual Town Meeting takes place on Wednesday 1st April at Frome town hall from 7pm to 9pm. The Annual Town Meeting is held by the Mayor in April each year and is an opportunity to celebrate community projects, hand out civic awards to people for their contribution to life in Frome and look...
Frome Festival short story competition welcoming submissions
There is still time for Frome’s budding writers to enter the annual Frome Festival Short Story Competition. The closing date is 31st May, following a bumper year last year. Stories between 1,000 and 2,200 words may be submitted by post to Frome Library, or online via the website. Entry is open to ...
Group hosting technology sessions gains charitable status
Free technology support sessions in Frome are now part of a newly formed charity called ‘Include Us In.’ The free IT support sessions run on a Monday and Wednesday morning at the Cheese and Grain, helping people who struggle with IT or need assistance in accessing the online world. The group, wh...
Somerset Council to launch parking charges review
A review of car parking charges across Somerset has been given the green light by Somerset Council’s executive. It includes proposals for a new tiered pricing structure for both on-street and off-street parking. This would see car parks placed within a sliding scale of fees depending on location T...
Frome woman celebrates 105th birthday
A Frome resident has celebrated her 105th birthday and has credited her longevity to ‘drinking sherry and eating porridge.’ Eileen Wilkie, a resident at Care UK’s Rossetti House, on Welshmill Lane, celebrated her birthday last month with friends and family. Eileen was born on 13th February 192...
Community campaigns for access at Packsaddle Fields
Residents are calling for public access to Packsaddle Fields to be restored, following a gathering of more than 200 people and a growing petition. Somerset Council closed Packsaddle Fields to the public and installed fencing earlier this month. The move came after legal pressure from housing associa...
Foundation keeps Frome sisters’ legacy alive
A foundation supporting local children has been launched in memory of Frome sisters Maddie and Libby North, who died in a road collision on the Frome Bypass in July 2023. The Maddie and Libby North Foundation aims to enhance educational and recreational opportunities for children up to the age of 11...
Frome man takes on five Ironman events in five consecutive days
A Frome man will tackle the ‘hardest’ challenge of his life next month, completing five Ironman events in five days for three charities. Ben Hansell will begin the challenge on 13th April, swimming 2.4 miles, cycling 112 miles, and running 26.2 miles every day for five consecutive days. He said,...
Residents gather in support of Frome Hospital
Over 80 residents met at Frome Community Hospital on Saturday 21st March to show support for the facility, which is currently undergoing a trial to reduce its number of beds. MP Anna Sabine led the gathering, urging the community to show their backing for the hospital during the six-month trial by N...
New drive-thru outlets planned near Somerset farm shop
A decision is due by the summer
Much-loved doctor among this week's Somerset funeral notices
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