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Time to press : Is this the face of a new UK champion, all the way from Frome, from work on the bench to working the bench competition THIS weekend

By Susie Watkins

27th Feb 2024 | Local News

Ram is all smiles but has steely determination to not just get the record but raise the bar even higher, image Frome Nub News

Ram Patten is loading up, ready to take on the biggest competition he can at the British National Classic Championship next month.

Dr John Martin appointed as Chief Executive at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

By Guest author

27th Feb 2024 | Local News

John began working for the NHS at the age of 18, where his first job was testing infectious diseases in a microbiology lab.

Residents fear closure of Somerset recycling centres will lead to increase in fly-tipping

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

27th Feb 2024 | Local News

One recycling centre which is being pointed to in terms of a closure is in Cheddar, image Nub News

Councillor Dixie Darch said : “When we have closed sites in the past, we saw some limited fly-tipping at the gates to sites, but this was short-lived.

Have your say on Acorn's revised proposals for the Saxonvale site in Frome town centre

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

26th Feb 2024 | Local News

Artist's impression of the commercial space within the Saxonvale site In Frome. Image Acorn Property Group

Acorn described the judge’s decision as being based on “a procedural technicality” : New plan would provide just over 5,990 sq m commercial space.

Business news, January rate of insolvencies in the South West slow, but are still up five percent

By Susie Watkins

26th Feb 2024 | Local News

Tim Sloggett, South West Chair of R3, the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body, image R3

The main sectors facing challenges include retail, construction and accommodation and food, insolvencies in these sectors significantly higher than pre pandemic.

Police appeal for witness who saw Cork Street Frome attack

By Susie Watkins

26th Feb 2024 | Local News

Cork Street corner is home to the former NatWest bank February 26. Image Frome Nub News

One person has been arrested in connection with the incident which happened in Cork Street between 1.45-2.15pm on Sunday 11 February.

Ukrainian community in Frome hold vigil to mark second anniversary of war in Ukraine

By Lucy McMahon

26th Feb 2024 | Local News

Mayor Philip Campagna at the vigil, image Frome Town Council

"February 20th was the 10th anniversary of the war in Ukraine, launched by the Russian Federation. February 24th is the second anniversary of the full-scale war.

New police cuts: Tories demand £8 million more from local taxpayers in return for 200 fewer police says Labour PCC candidate

By Guest author

26th Feb 2024 | Local News