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Frome Standard
Life for ‘evil’ killer of partner who was trying to leave him
A dangerous cocaine addict who raped and abused multiple women before murdering his partner when she tried to leave him will spend at least 35 years in jail.
4 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Trump and Farage sow political turmoil
We are quite fortunate in the UK in that we can already see what a Farage administration at any level could look like.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Meets experts on dementia at big conference
Bath and North East Somerset's second annual regional dementia awareness conference will be held in Peasedown St John next Tuesday.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Show brings some animal magic in glorious weather
The North Somerset Show took place in glorious weather and produced some fabulous champions, writes Rosie Sage.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Forest edge thrilling contest
Team Bath Netball went to extra-time for the second time this NXT Gen League season, but were unable to secure the win on this occasion as they narrowly lost 58-56 at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Trio depart Robins as rebuild begins
Frome Town have announced the departures of James Ollis, Joe O'Loughlin and Ethan Vaughan for the 2025/26 season.
6 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Mum lost leg to 'injury' that was actually cancer
A mum had her lower leg amputated and part of her right lung removed after a “running injury” turned out to be stage four cancer.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
School evacuated after bomb threat
A school in Frome was put into lockdown after a bomb threat at the site.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Trio sought after break-in at store
Police have issued these CCTV images of three men they would like to speak to after raiders gained entry to a shop and caused damage to the building and stole cigarettes and vapes.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Young and old unite to clean up town riverside in eco campaign
A care home in Frome participated in a newly launched environmental initiative, bringing together local school-children and residents for a day of litter picking.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Reduced overs see Women fall to defeats
Somerset Women's good start to the Metro Bank One Day Cup has suffered a snag after facing two defeats in their last two games.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Fans' delight as Wallace invention brought to life
If Wallace and Gromit are known for anything, it’s their wacky inventions.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Mendip trio sweep the county podium
The big news this week at Mendip Golf Club concerns the ladies.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
My deafness is one of my superpowers
LOVE ISLAND STAR AND STRICTLY COME DANCING FINALIST TASHA GHOURI TELLS ELLA WALKER HOW SHE REVISITED TOUGH TIMES IN HER NEW SELF HELP GUIDE
5 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Norton continue their perfect start
Midsomer Norton continued their perfect start to the West of England Premier League with asecond 20-point haul from as many games.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Have a laugh at star-studded show to support local charity
Some of Britain’s biggest names in comedy will share the stage at the Bristol Hippodrome in support of a local charity helping people affected by eating disorders.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Anguished family of Olivia left with 'hole in their hearts'
Olivia’s family have spoken of the “mountain of agonising pain” which her murder has caused.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
'Our bucket list trip ruined by passport rule'
A couple were denied a bucket-list cruise to New York because of a post-Brexit passport rule.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Frome Standard
Man 'injured' in street fracas
An incident outside a fast food pizza restaurant reportedly left one person with facial injuries.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
WEED WOES
IT'S TIME TO SHOW THE DOOR TO THOSE UNINVITED SPRING GARDEN GUESTS
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
Constance still hitting high notes
A war-time pianist has celebrated her 104th birthday. Constance Pullom, who played the piano in an RAF band during World War Two, has celebrated her birthday at Ivybank House Care Home in Bath.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
Odgers hits half-century
Somerset Women are certainly finding their feet in the revamped Metro Bank One Day Cup as two wins this week has left them on the coattails of early leaders The Blaze before their match last night (Wednesday) at Warwickshire.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
Smooth progress for cycle link
People walking and cycling between two growing Somerset towns can now enjoy a much smoother journey after a key local cycle route was given a £140,000 facelift.
4 min |
May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
Recovery win closes the gap
Team Bath Netball closed to within a point of second place in the NXT Gen League as they came from behind to secure a well-earned 58-52 away win over Birmingham Panthers on Sunday.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
Mixed results for club's Avalon sides
Mendip Golf Club's Avalon C Team registered a 3-2 success over Fosseway, with wins for Malcolm Srawley & Craig Robertson, Chris Butland & Tony Logan and Gary Quin & Rob Richardson.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
Pharmacy robber jailed for four years
A man who robbed a pharmacy at knifepoint has been jailed.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
Man admits assault charge and possession of drugs
A man from Bath ended up in a fight outside a local homeless shelter.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
I felt like I was full of lead... In fact I was low on iron
DJ, PRESENTER AND MUM-OF-TWO ASHLEY JAMES DISCUSSES CHRONIC FATIGUE, FAMILY LIFE AND 'MUM SHAMING'. BY LISA SALMON
4 min |
May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
Henry's near miss just before the end
A WAR veteran whose ship was narrowly missed by a torpedo just days before VE Day says he is frightened, as he can see a world war erupting once again.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
Frome Standard
Spitfire among highlights of air display to mark VE Day anniversary
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Longleat safari park has announced it will pay tribute to those who gave their lives during the war at this year's Icons of the Sky spectacular at the estate.
2 min |