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Hundreds turned out for the parade and switch-on in Frome. Picture: Sarah Swales

Frome filled with festive fun during Lantern Parade and Christmas Light Switch-On

THE streets of Frome were filled with festive light during the annual Christmas Light Switch-On and Lantern Parade. Residents lined…

Vandals have targeted posters advertising The Absolutely Dragulous show in Wells next month

‘It’s pathetic’: Vandals cut out faces on banners advertising Absolutely Dragulous Wells show

VANDALS have targeted banners promoting a Somerset drag show – cutting out the faces of the stars. The attacks have…

The Pop-Up Winter Cafe will run in December and January in Frome. Picture: Terrestrial

New community café in Frome will offer free food, snacks and more this winter

FREE hot meals, snacks and more will be on offer at a new community café opening in Frome. Arts organisation…

Somerstock 2026 runs from July 10 to 11. Picture: Victoria Welton

Beatles Dub Club to top bill at Somerstock 2026

UPDATE: Swim School have pulled out of performing at Somerstock 2026, organisers have confirmed. THE Beatles Dub Club, Swim School,…

Castle Cary Choir is busy rehearsing for the Christmas Concert

Choir gearing up for night of Carols and “amusing readings”

CAROLS and amusing readings will be at the heart of festive performance by a Somerset choir. The Castle Cary Choir…

Yeovil's Christmas lights are set to be switched on on Saturday. Picture: Yeovil Town Council

Yeovil Christmas lights switch-on: All you need to know

DETAILS of the Christmas Lights Switch-On event in Yeovil have been revealed. The event, which will take place in the…

Night at the Abbey takes place in Glastonbury next autumn

Sophie Ellis-Bextor and more announced for Glastonbury Night at the Abbey 2026

DISCO star Sophie Ellis-Bextor and legends from Orbital and Hot Chip will take to the stage at a special…

Could you write a song, poem or story for Shepton Mallet?

Charity’s challenge to put pen to paper and write a Song for Shepton

CREATIVE writers and musicians are being urged to put pen to paper – in tribute to Shepton Mallet. The South…

Pam Ayers has Named a Seat at the Octagon Theatre

National treasure Pam Ayers joins campaign to revamp Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre

LEGENDARY poet, comedian and songwriter Pam Ayers has joined the campaign to revamp Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre. The star, who…

Frome Lantern Parade and Christmas Lights Switch On is set to take place on November 21

Frome Christmas Lights Switch On and Lantern Parade: Workshop details and more

FROME will unite for the annual lantern parade and Christmas Lights Switch On next month. The event, which draws thousands…