News in Frome

There is no room or space that I cannot tidy. This is the bold promise of Frome-based Goddess Organising who is now listed on our site

So, as slightly clutter-loving Nub News ourselves, we were happy to find out more about her work. Chloe Wright, who worked for 13 years in the logistics department of Centre Parcs, is an expert in her field.

Avon and Somerset Police will be able to recruit 70 more officers to crack down on serious sexual offences if households pay an extra £15 this year.

Chief constable Andy Marsh said the force would risk "losing momentum" without the council tax hike and promised that residents will notice a difference to policing.

A green space in Frome has been damaged by trainee gravediggers digging in the wrong place following a "communication error".

Easthill Field lies at the eastern edge of Frome north of the A362 Warminster Road, near the Easthill Cemetery and the railway line leading to Bristol.

Mendip District Council is supporting National Apprenticeship Week, 8-14 February and this year's theme is 'Build the Future'.

The campaign wants everyone to consider how apprenticeships can help individuals develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career, and employers to build a workforce with future ready skills.

Bath Rugby League, for which several Frome rugby players normally play for during the so-called off season, has a new co-owner.

The governing body of Spain, Asociación Española de Rugby League will be co-owners at Bath, thought to be a first in the sport.

A key section of a Somerset river could soon be managed privately following a decision by the Environment Agency (EA).

The Old Wallbridge Mill sluices are situated on the River Frome near its confluence with the Rodden Brook, not far from Frome railway station and the busy A362 Warminster Road.

Frome Town Council has announced the release of their new community grants following a redesign of the process. Councillors, staff and community organisations worked with Public Square to design a process to ensure that grant giving was fit for purpose and robust, whilst at the same time ensuring that it wasn't too difficult for very busy community groups to access and apply.

Last financial year the council gave over £156,000 to support the support the community through funding for organisations. Some of this was given out via grants and some of this was given out through the People's Budget – where the public are given the choice about where a portion of the budget is spent.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a duck suffered serious injuries after being attacked in Frome.

The incident happened at around 2pm on Sunday (31 January) in Feltham Lane.

Children's' Mental Health Week runs for 1st – 7th February and aims to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people's mental health. Now in its seventh year, this year's theme is 'express yourself'.

Place2Be is the children's mental health charity that is behind the campaign and says: "Expressing yourself is about finding ways to share feelings, thoughts, or ideas, through creativity. This could be through art, music, writing and poetry, dance and drama, photography and film, and doing activities that make you feel good.

Frome Town FC has updated fans on their financial situation, how they are keeping fans shirts the same, and about getting friendly over their exit from the FA Trophy.

In its regular newsletter the club has said that it has " Reached an amicable resolution with the FA regarding our exit from the competition. We look forward to trying to match and better our progress in the competition next season. "