Arrest after teen injured with knife in Frome confrontation
A 41-YEAR-OLD man was arrested over an alleged assault – involving a knife – in Frome on Saturday morning…
Fresh phase of cost-cutting plan at Somerset Council approved
MAJOR changes to how services in Somerset are provided – in a bid to plug an estimated £190 million…
More than 100 arrests in drug crime crackdown in Somerset and across south west
A WEEK-LONG operation targeting drug crime in the south west resulted in more than 100 arrests, 65kg of cocaine…
Which famous Somerset faces could feature on new UK banknotes?
BANKNOTES in the UK are being redesigned – and people are being encouraged to put forward ‘celebrated notable historical…
Badgers Hill – home of Frome Town – to be leased with ‘opton to buy’
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to ‘sell’ the home of a Somerset football club has been approved. Frome Town Council (FTC) owns…
Comedian Jason Manford set for Somerset show
COMEDIAN Jason Manford – hot off an online controversy about a hotel room – has announced a show in…
Frome wildlife haven now in public ownership – and saved from development
THE FUTURE of Adderwell Water Meadow in Frome has been secured following the success of a crowdfunding campaign. Fears that…
12-year-old Jiu-Jitsu prodigy is making a name for herself on the world stage
A RISING Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu talent, Taya Jones, is aiming to bring home more medals at the World Championships. The 12-year-old,…
20 Frome groups receive share of £30,000 to build a more inclusive town
20 GROUPS across Frome have received a share of £30,000 to help support projects that tackle…
Benefits of devolution for Wessex promoted during ministerial visit
PLANS for devolution in Wessex – including Somerset – were on the agenda during a visit from a government…
