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Frome Standard
Dodging the enemy... and celebrating victory
D-DAY hero Jack Mortimer chuckles as he remembers belting out Moonlight Becomes You in front of hundreds of people during VE Day celebrations overseas.
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May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
VE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Parades and parties across Britain to show our gratitude for war effort
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May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
Mum's charity challenge amid breast cancer fight
A mother undergoing treatment for breast cancer in Bath is preparing to take part in a major charity walk to raise funds for the hospital that is currently caring for her.
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May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
Sage at the fore again as Timsbury begin campaign with fine win
Timsbury made a fine start to the new season with a four-wicket win at home to Lansdown 2nd in Division One of the Bristol & District League.
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May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
Eco soil firm's community picnic invite
A community picnic is being held in Frome to celebrate the 'wonders of soil'.
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May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
Norton Radstock back in business
After a lengthy time away from the scene building a new team, Norton Radstock Amateur Boxing Club is back.
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
Father and son edge win
The annual running of Mendip Golf Club’s Hodder Cup saw 51 pairs take part.
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May 01, 2025
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£5m wetlands plan to clean up waterways and boost wildlife
A splash of innovation is set to clean up the Somerset Levels, with a £5 million wetlands project aiming to filter out farm fertilisers the natural way - no chemicals, just clever planting.
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
Celebrate your county's food and music on Somerset Day
With just weeks remaining until the county's biggest annual celebration, excitement is mounting across Somerset as residents, businesses and community groups prepare for Somerset Day 2025.
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
Saddle up for a day out at the Nunney
The much-anticipated Nunney International Horse Trials returns from June 13 to 15, promising three thrilling days of top-level eventing at Southfield House near Frome.
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
Schools road safety trial feedback call
Frome residents are being asked for their views on an ongoing scheme designed to make it safer for local children to walk and cycle to school.
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
Longleat tie-up a new chapter for book festival
Bath Children's Literature Festival is delighted to announce that its 2025 event will be staged in association with Longleat.
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
Wild at heart
YOUR WILDFLOWER MEADOW EVOLVES OVER THE YEARS TO HELP YOU RECONNECT WITH NATURE
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May 01, 2025
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Somerset still await win after collapse
Champions Surrey recorded their first win of the season in emphatic style, beating Somerset by eight wickets at the Kia Oval.
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May 01, 2025
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Take note... The Proms are back!
Bristol will again take in the classical music world this summer as the BBC Proms returns to the city for a weekend of live performances at Bristol Beacon and St George's Bristol.
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
Killer strangled girlfriend on night she planned to leave him
A man has been found guilty of murdering a woman on the night she planned to end their relationship. Kieron Goodwin, from Frome, denied killing 29-year-old Olivia Wood, but was found guilty following a five-week trial at Bristol Crown Court.
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
Chili take control of title challenge
Chilcompton Sports took a big step towards the Premier Division title with a 2-0 win at previous leaders Ilminster Town.
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
Weca stays tight-lipped over e-scooter complaints figures
The West of England Combined Authority is refusing to reveal the number of complaints about e-scooters and ridership figures.
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
Bakery staff earn a slice of the business
One of the South West’s most recognisable bakery chains is marking a historic transition, with more than 400 staff members now owning aslice.
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May 01, 2025
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Town church to be turned into library and hub
Important repairs are planned at a town’s church as the council plans to turn it into a “flagship” library and hub.
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
Thousands join legal action against alleged polluters
The law firm taking action against alleged polluters of the Wye and neighbouring rivers says over 3,000 individuals and businesses have now joined their case.
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May 01, 2025
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Girls into their first ever final
Purnell Sports under-16 girls confirmed their place in the Somerset County Cup final after coming from behind to win against league champions and previously unbeaten Minehead.
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May 01, 2025
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Somerset Levels 'deserve national designation'
A Somerset councillor has called on the government to protect the future of the Somerset Levels by designating it as the UK's newest national landscape.
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May 01, 2025
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Chef Tom to share his best barbecue tips
When the British summer hots up the Brits can’t resist a spot of barbecuing!
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
Robins well-beaten in season's final match
Contrary to last week's reports, for which the Somerset Guardian & Frome Standard can only apologise for any misunderstanding, Frome Town actually completed their Pitching In Southern League Premier Division South campaign on Saturday, however the relegated Robins were soundly beaten 4-0 by runners-up AFC Totton at Badgers Hill.
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May 01, 2025
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Special school's residential set-up hailed as ‘outstanding’
Staff at a Somerset special school have been praised for delivering \"life-changing experiences” through their residential provision, in an Ofsted inspection that awarded the school the highest possible rating across all areas.
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May 01, 2025
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Shoplifter given stores ban after 'atrocious' spree
A Trowbridge man who was caught shoplifting from seven shops and was “threatening towards members of staff” has been banned from entering them.
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
Special set of stamps mark 80th VE Day anniversary
A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
Mixed results to begin new era of the game
Somerset Women have begun their historic new campaign with mixed results in the Metro Ban One Day Cup.
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May 01, 2025
Frome Standard
MPs raise the alarm on rivers' worsening state
South West MPs have issued a stark warning over the deteriorating state of the UK's rivers and waterways, with raw sewage discharges, crumbling infrastructure and lax regulation at the heart of what has been described as a national disgrace.
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