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Look out for one-off Saturday bin collections as schedules change around Frome

By James Smith

11th Jun 2024 | Local News

Bin collections are changing in Somerset (image via Somerset Council)

Kerbside rubbish and recycling changes begin from Monday, 17 June for around 92,000 homes in the South Somerset and Mendip areas.

£166,000 committed to rewilding project at Heal’s Northern Fields

By Alexis Hall

11th Jun 2024 | Local News

Northern Fields at Heal in Somerset are to benefit from the funding (image supplied)

SSEN - the Distribution Network Operator for central southern England - has just become a founding partner for Projects for Nature.

The Music of Trees returns to Frome Festival

By The Editor

10th Jun 2024 | Local News

Geoff Robb is coming to The Parish Church of St John the Baptist in Frome (image supplied)

Geoff Robb is coming to The Parish Church of St John the Baptist in Frome on Saturday 13 July.

Children's Festival needs YOU - Town’s Biggest Family Fun Day – Join the Joy this July

By Guest

10th Jun 2024 | Local News

Young volunteers are an important part of the day too - age is no barrier

The Children’s Festival event is a gathering of around 3,000 people and over 40 activities. .

Prolific Frome shoplifter jailed and given Criminal Behaviour Order

By James Smith

10th Jun 2024 | Local News

Ashley Wells has also been jailed for three months (image via Avon and Somerset Constabulary)

Ashley Wells, of Selwood Road, in Frome, was handed the two-year-long order at a hearing at Taunton Magistrates’ Court.

Plans to turn former ambulance offices in Frome into flats unanimously approved by councillors

By James Smith

7th Jun 2024 | Local News

The building has been empty since 2022 (image via planning application)

Somerset Council approves planning application for Bath Street to create five new apartments.

New junction planned for M5 in Somerset gigafactory plans

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

6th Jun 2024 | Local News

An illustrative view from the planned new access road (image via LDRS)

A new junction could be constructed on the M5 to provide a key link to Somerset’s new gigafactory.

Have your say on what needs changing in Frome

By Lucy McMahon

6th Jun 2024 | Local News

Locals have until the end of June to complete the survey (image via Nub News)

Frome Town Council has launched an online survey to find out about the priorities of people in Frome and to build up a picture of the town.

Interactive map shows crime hotspots in Frome from latest police data

By James Smith

4th Jun 2024 | Local News

This is where crimes were reported to Avon and Somerset Constabulary in March 2024 (image via SWNS)

Avon and Somerset Constabulary data shows the number of crimes reported to police in Frome in March 2024.

'A week to remember' - Hayesdown First School marks half a century with five days of celebrations

By Kathryn Houldcrft

3rd Jun 2024 | Local News

Winners of Hayesdown "Bake Off" competition: Lilly (Year 1), Tia (Year 3) and Evelyn (Year 3)

Hayesdown First School in Frome celebrated its 50th birthday last term with week-long celebrations from 20 May to 25 May 2024.

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