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65 homes approved in large Somerset village despite road safety fears
"By approving these plans, the committee would knowingly create a permanent safety hazard"
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1,700 new homes coming to Frome in 'mockery of local democracy'
Housing secretary Steve Reed has now given the go-ahead to the proposal
Council provides £370,000 to keep five Somerset leisure centres open
Fusion Leisure, which operates five sites in the former Mendip area, went into administration this month
Calls for action after two deaths at Frome travellers’ site
Police said they were aware of two non-suspicious deaths at the site
Man dies in Frome Road crash and woman injured
Police say the man suffered a medical episode at the wheel
Frome Hoedowners cleanup town
A group in Frome dedicated to weeding and hoeing the streets recently cleaned up the Market Yard and riverbank area. Frome Hoedowners carried out a pre-Easter cleanup of the Cheese and Grain and Market Yard area, including the riverbanks, to make it more welcoming for visitors and residents. The gro...
Frome Wild Bunch column: Growing food in a wildlife garden
As well as trying to encourage wildlife into my garden, I also like to produce some food for us humans to eat! And yes, sometimes I have to share it with the local wildlife. Last year wood pigeons decided to strip my plum tree of fruit, eating the small, still green plums well before they […] The ...
Jazz show celebrates Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
A new jazz theatre production celebrating Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga is coming to Frome this month. The show will take place at the Frome Memorial Theatre on Saturday 18th April, blending live jazz performance with theatrical storytelling, following a sold-out performance in Berkshire. It revisits c...
Region’s largest photography fair is back
The South West’s largest camera and photography fair is returning this month to the Cheese and Grain. The Frome Wessex Camera and Photographic Fair will be held at the venue on Sunday 19th April, with over 30 stands selling all things camera and photography-related. Organisers say, “There will b...
Frome flea market and craft fair back this weekend
The popular Frome Flea Market & Craft Fair returns this weekend for its sixth year. Situated at West Woodlands Showground just outside Frome, the event was established in 2021 by Peter and Claire Townsend and is held six times a year on the second Sunday of each month from April to October (excl...
Heraldry talk at Christ Church
A talk on the design and display of armorial bearings will take place at Christ Church. The talk will be delivered by Stephen Slater, former chair of the City of Bath Heraldry Society and current fellow of the Heraldry Society of England. It will cover all aspects of heraldry, the discipline relatin...
Concert to raise funds for church renovation
A gala to raise funds for a major church renovation project is being held on Sunday 19th April. The concert, titled Glorious Baroque, will take place at Christ Church to support Christ Church Future, a project focused on roof repairs and improvements to the main entrance to provide easy access for e...
Local vintage transport gathering back this month
The Westbury Transport and Vintage Gathering will return this month for its 32nd year, showcasing military vehicles, stationary engines, tract-ors, bikes, motorbikes and stalls. The event takes place over the weekend of Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April at the top field off Westbury Road, near the...
Unique silver auction for Frome Festival anniversary
As part of its silver anniversary celebrations, Frome Festival is launching a silver jewellery online auction featuring bespoke pieces from skilled jewellers across the town. There will be 12 pieces available for anyone to bid on, with all proceeds going towards Frome Festival. Pieces include a si...
Future of Frome and Saxonvale site discussed at Chamber event
The future of business in Frome was discussed at a special networking breakfast last month which brought together local businesses and representatives from Mayday Saxonvale, the local company behind plans to redevelop the town centre site. Frome Chamber of Commerce hosted the event at the Cheese and...
Wheelchair-bound Somerset teacher 'forced to stay home' by Motability changes
Kay Millar says she will not be able to have a job or see her friends once the sweeping changes kick in
Exact day Somerset will bask in 22C sunshine during Half Term
The Met Office predicts a big change to the conditions to set in on Thursday
No money for Somerset in government’s new road investment strategy
Several major schemes across the wider south west will be progressed