News in Frome

The Mayor of Frome, cllr Richard Ackroyd is back resuming his town duties after completing his epic bike ride to John O?Groats to raise funds for Frome?s Missing Links (FML). In total he cycled 1,270 miles, taking the longer way from Land?s End to John O?Groats to highlight the need to connect Frome with the […]

FROME Community Hospital is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special open afternoon – the community will be able to tour the hospital, meet the staff and attend an ?open forum?. The new hospital opened in October 2008, and has acted as a catalyst for the development of a new era of modern medical services […]

NEW higher charges in Frome?s car parks – including Sunday charges for the first time – have been met with anger and dismay since their introduction earlier this month. The new tariffs have come under fire from local businesses while Frome Town councillors have also expressed their concern about Frome?s Sunday economy, calling for Mendip […]

CROWDS?gathered at Frome Railway Station last week to catch a glimpse of the iconic steam train, the Flying?Scotsman, as it passed through the town. The legendary steam train thrilled onlookers on Thursday 4th October, as it travelled on to Taunton. The Flying Scotsman first made history in 1934, becoming the first steam train to reach […]

Somerton & Frome Liberal Democrats say they are delighted to announce that Adam Boyden has been selected to be their next Parliamentary candidate, after winning the vote by their members. The Party says, ?Many people will know Adam as an active, experienced and hardworking local district councillor in Frome who has worked across party lines […]

With World War 1 centenary commemorations this year, Frome will be coming together more than ever for remembrance, with installations and events in and around the town, in theatres, schools, churches and arts venues, which will bring to mind those who left and never returned, in body or mind, including the families. As part of […]

In front of a large crowd of vice-presidents (VPs) and guests, Frome RFC looked to build on the previous week?s wins and started strongly from the outset. Dominating the early exchanges with both the forwards and backs carrying hard, the early endeavours were rewarded when, after a penalty to the corner ,Hooker Will Button was […]

Black Swan Arts in Frome is throwing open its doors on Thursday 18th October for the preview evening of the Arts Open 2018. The Black Swan Arts Open is an annual competition for original artworks by established practitioners and emerging artists. It has a reputation for attracting and selecting diverse and innovative pieces, and championing […]