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Enjoying the Somerset Countryside - charity photo competition still open for entries from Frome

By Guest

12th Aug 2019 | Local News

CPRE Somerset's annual photography competition is taking entries until the end of September, and people from Frome are being urged to take part.

The theme is Enjoying the Somerset Countryside, and the winner will receive a £100 cash prize.

Police shut A362 near Longleat after motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in crash - updates

By Tim Lethaby

12th Aug 2019 | Local News

Police are advising motorists to avoid the route near Longleat

Environment Agency establishes cause of pollution that has turned a River Frome tributary blue

By Tim Lethaby

12th Aug 2019 | Local News

The River Frome tributary that has turned blue

The Environment Agency has established how a tributary of the River Frome has turned bright blue near to the town.

The agency is continuing to investigate why the tributary turned bright blue, but spokesman Paul Gainey said they have now established the cause of the pollution and who was responsible.

Frome Cricket Club secure the double after 115-run victory

By Tim Lethaby

12th Aug 2019 | Local Sport

Frome Cricket Club first XI won by 115 runs.

Frome CC first XI 300-6 from 46 overs.

Frome Asda to use its fridges and freezers to help power the National Grid

By Tim Lethaby

12th Aug 2019 | Local News

The Asda store in Frome (Photo: Google Street View)

The Asda store in Frome will be one of 302 of the brand's supermarkets around the country that will be using its freezers and fridges to help power the National Grid over the winter.

In a deal with National Grid, Asda will earn itself extra revenue by matching defrost times at the store to blackouts or surges in demand.

Environment Agency investigating as River Frome tributary turns bright blue near the town

By Tim Lethaby

10th Aug 2019 | Local News

Investigations are under way after a tributary of the River Frome was turned bright blue close to the town.

The Environment Agency are on site today (August 10) monitoring the situation, after it was reported to them yesterday.

Evacuee Week at museum

By Guest

9th Aug 2019 | Local News

Marking the 80th anniversary of the first evacuee train.

One and a half million souls were evacuated during the Second World War, including many to Frome.

At Radstock Museum, they are marking the anniversary of the first evacuee train with a series of tributes - once you have a valid entry ticket, the whole week is free.

Meet Game of Thrones and Harry Potter stars at Frome Comic Con this weekend

By Tim Lethaby

8th Aug 2019 | Local News

Clive Mantle will be at Frome Comic Con (Photo: Philip Guest)

The fourth Frome Comic Con will take place in the town over the weekend of 10th to 11th August, and it will feature stars from Game of Thrones, the Harry Potter films, and Star Wars.

The event has now moved to a different venue, been extended by a day and can now offer camping so the organisers can comfortably hold their visitors as well as offering even more to enjoy.

Still no start date for construction of homes in Frome originally planned to be ready in 2018

By Tim Lethaby

8th Aug 2019 | Local News

Signs still say 'new homes in 2018'

Frome Town centurion thanks fans as he leaves Badgers Hill for Banbury

By Guest

7th Aug 2019 | Local Sport

Frome Town centurion Connor Roberts has confirmed his move to Southern League Premier Central side Banbury United.

The defender made more than 120 appearances for the club in his four years at Badgers Hill, after he signed from Biggleswade Town in the summer of 2015.

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