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My Frome aims to help people get involved in decisions

My Frome launches – giving townsfolk a say over decisions

PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over all-things Frome thanks to a new initiative. Frome Town Council (FTC)…

Executive headteacher at Christ Church First School in Frome with pupils

Inspectors recognise turnaround of Somerset school that was “in turmoil”

A SOMERSET school described as being “in turmoil” by inspectors just four years ago has been praised after a…

Pilot Bertie Blair with pupils at St Louis in Frome

Young people meet police, a pilot, paramedic and more to explore careers

POLICE officers, a pilot, a paramedic and a mayor were among visitors to a Somerset school to highlight the…

The new-look Frome Skatepark, inset, is set to replace ageing facilities in Mary Baily Park. Pictures: FTC

Have your say on plans for a revamped Frome Skatepark

PLANS to revamp Frome Skatepark are coming to fruition – and people are being encouraged to have their say. Frome…

The number of councillors in Somerset could fall under the new plans. Picture: LGBC

Plan to cut number of Somerset Council members from 110 to 96 revealed

THE number of representatives on Somerset Council is set to fall if new boundary changes are approved. Under plans put…

Changes - including a lower speed limit - are planned for the A361 Frome Bypass. Picture: Google

Lower speed limit and more proposed to improve safety at Frome accident blackspot

A LOWER speed limit is being proposed for an accident blackspot near Frome which has claimed the lives…

The Eagles of Death Metal are heading to Frome. Picture: SylviaBoBilvia/CC

Legendary US rockers EODM announce Somerset show

US bluegrass-trad rockers Eagles of Death Metal are heading to the sunny climes of Somerset. The band, famed for seminal…

The National Trust said the low cills 'increase the risk of falling'. Pictures: National Trust/Somerset Council

Railings plan for Somerset landmark to cut the “risk of falling”

RAILINGS could soon be installed atop a landmark Somerset tower “for visitor protection”. The National Trust has applied to Somerset…

Archie and Issy with baby Lucky on their wedding day. Picture: Ferris & Sylvester

‘I asked if my baby and I would survive, they said they’d do their best’

“I ASKED if my baby and I would survive. Expecting a definite ‘Yes’, the doctor said seriously, ‘We’ll do…

Cllr Fiona Barrows has revealed a "heartbreaking" breast cancer diagnosis. Picture: Frome Town Council

Frome leader announces breast cancer diagnosis – and appeals for charity support

LEADER and chair of Frome Town Council – Fiona Barrows – has shared news of her recent diagnosis of…