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Major quarrying firm promises to 'boost biodiversity' as reopening of Somerset site moves forward

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

28th Jun 2024 | Local News

Aerial view of Westdown Quarry (Heidelberg Materials)

Somerset Council’s strategic planning committee voted on June 6 to allow Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) to reopen Whatley Quarry.

Frome petrol station put up for sale

By James Smith

27th Jun 2024 | Local News

The filling station on Portway is available for £1,550,000 (image via Google Maps)

The filling station on Portway is available for £1,550,000, and includes the kiosk and car wash.

Deadline looms for Wells Festival of Literature writing competitions

By Laura Linham

27th Jun 2024 | Local News

Judges Alex Campbell and Anthony Joseph (submitted: WFL)

Closing date is midnight on Sunday 30 June – and while that may seem like a close call, last year some 250 entries poured in on the last day.

Felled trees in Frome to be replaced and wood to be used for environmental projects in town

By James Smith

26th Jun 2024 | Local News

Seven trees will be planted to replace the four that need to be removed (image via FTC)

This July, the Environment Agency will be building a permanent watercraft launching site and lifting pad by the Roundhouse.

Frome election candidates share their views on congestion and supporting local businesses

By James Smith

26th Jun 2024 | General Election 2024

Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat), David Swain (Reform UK), Lucy Trimnell (Conservative)

Seven candidates have put themselves forward to become the new MP for Frome which has a new constituency.

Town council maintains objection to plans to turn new Frome offices into more homes

By James Smith

25th Jun 2024 | Local News

The offices have been on the market without any takers (image via planning application)

Planning permission for the office block on Victoria Road was approved in February 2020, as part of a bigger application.

Fundraising champion set to reach halfway mark in 366 mile fundraiser

By Lisa Darby

25th Jun 2024 | Local Features

WHY Ambassador Rachel Clark is running 366 miles (image supplied)

Charity ambassador Rachel Clark invites locals to join her to celebrate reaching the halfway point in her mile a day challenge in 2024 for WHY.

Art Materials Give and Take - a reuse project for all

By Sue Palmer, Green & Healthy Frome

21st Jun 2024 | Local News

Future Shed Frome is collecting unused art materials for recirculation

Future Shed Health (Green and Healthy Frome) is working with local residents, artists and organisations to make this happen.

Frome bin collections to start earlier next week

By James Smith

21st Jun 2024 | Local News

Bin collections are starting earlier because of the hot weather and the Glastonbury Festival (image via SWNS)

Crews will be starting early to help them cope with the forecast hot weather and to help beat the extra traffic on the roads due to Glastonbury Festival.

Man seriously assaulted by three men in Frome

By James Smith

19th Jun 2024 | Local News

The incident happened in Trinity Street (image by Google Maps)

The victim was assaulted by three other men and suffered a fractured jaw, which required surgery.

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