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Cyclists take on Catherine Hill as Cobble Wobble returns
The iconic Cobble Wobble returned this month, with cyclists of all ages and abilities tackling the challenging sprint up Frome’s Catherine Hill. Over 1,000 people lined the hill to cheer the cyclists vying to reach the top as quickly as possible. Over the course of the day, 150 participants signed...
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Frome Home Bargains store approved
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby A discount retailer will be coming to Frome and creating more than 100 local jobs after plans were approved by local councillors. Home Bargains has been given full planning permission by Somerset Council, to be developed on commercial land near Frome’s Sain...
Frome Times deliverer remembered for community-minded spirit
A dedicated and long-standing Frome Times deliverer, known for his contribution to the community, has died aged 73. Chris Hill started delivering the Frome Times over 10 years ago as a way to keep healthy and active after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological conditi...
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Frome’s Christmas tree shines light on White Ribbon campaign
Frome’s Christmas tree is adorned with 100 giant white ribbons this year, as part of an international campaign to end violence against women and girls. The white ribbons form part of the council’s wider effort to raise awareness of White Ribbon UK, the leading charity in England and Wales engagi...
Fundraiser launched for Frome Christmas Day
A fundraiser has been launched by local volunteers to provide a special Christmas Day for residents and families from all backgrounds who are struggling financially, as well as anyone who feels lonely around that time of year. The appeal aims to raise £3,000 for the annual Christmas Get Together, w...
Frome Poppy Appeal raises over £48,000
Frome’s Poppy Appeal has raised over £48,000 in donations this year. The funds were collected by volunteers manning stalls in local supermarkets selling poppies, as well as through donations from local businesses, organisations and schools. Frome and District Poppy Appeal organiser Richard Aspray...
New banking hub opens in Frome
A new banking hub has officially opened in the Westway Shopping Centre. The official opening took place on Friday 28th November, with councillors, Prosper Frome representatives and staff from the banking hub gathering for a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the store. A temporary banking hub was previ...
Golf club raises over £90,000 for charity
A golf club in Frome has raised more than £90,000 for charitable causes since it began fundraising in 2010. Orchardleigh Golf Club has held a series of events over the years, including competitions and raffles, in support of Dorothy House Hospice Care, as well as other charities such as Somerset Ai...
Thousands line streets to welcome Christmas in Frome
Thousands of residents lined the streets for Frome’s spectacular annual Christmas lights switch-on and lantern parade. The town was illuminated as handmade lanterns, crafted by local people with support from Frome Lanterns, paraded down from North Parade to the beat of local band Jamma de Samba fo...
Frome Town Council sets out bold new plan
A new ambitious council plan has been launched by Frome Town Council to strengthen the town’s social, economic and environmental resilience. The plan follows the formal devolution of assets and land to the town from Somerset Council, as a result of their financial crisis, and plots a path for the ...
Former Pizza Hut restaurant on Somerset business park could become tanning salon
A final decision is due in spring 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements from Somerset area this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Dyslexia support in schools slammed as MPs say system is failing kids
MPs say the UK’s education system is failing pupils with dyslexia, with Yeovil’s Adam Dance leading calls for urgent reform, universal screening, and better teacher training
Delivering new Somerset railway station ‘on the horizon’ despite government cuts
'The plan will look at what infrastructure we need in 25 to 30 years, so we can put that case to the government'
Tiny Somerset village besieged by lorries has bridge turned to 'mincemeat' as more residents speak out
'We are all worried about our properties'
Bus passenger repeatedly kicked in head in Frome attack
He had barely stepped foot in the Somerset town when he was attacked
Tiny Somerset village bombarded by lorries as residents beg council for help
Lorries have been using their single-track road as a shortcut.
Death notices and funeral announcements from Somerset area this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Here’s how much you may soon have to pay to park in Somerset on a Sunday
The proposals have been branded 'anti-motorist'
Somerset church handed £18,000 for carbon-cutting blueprint
Taunton Minster to act as a model for sustainable church energy after receiving Church of England funding