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Frome Standard
Necklace with star-studded past goes up for auction
A pearl necklace that rubbed shoulders with Elvis Presley is expected to sell for thousands when it goes to auction next week.
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June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
Unmanned climbing gym opens
Bath's first dedicated boulder training facility is building a community of climbers in the heart of the city. LUMA Climbing gym opened its doors at the start of May.
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June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
Elderly targeted by funerals and care home ads
Older people say they are being “bombarded” by campaigns for funeral services, care homes and mobility aids by “out-of-touch” mainstream advertising, a study has found.
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June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
Keeping tabs on leaders
Maximum points for Frome sees them stay narrowly behind Chard
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June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
I want my kids to do sport but I'll never be a pushy parent
Olympian Dame Laura Kenny tells CAMILLA FOSTER about the “chaos” of motherhood and sport's important life lessons
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
Bid to build 365 new homes on 54-acre site
Plans have been lodged for up to 365 new houses on land between Westbury and Dilton Marsh.
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June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
Thrilling contest goes down to the final ball
Freya Kemp registered a superb unbeaten half century as Hampshire carved out a hard-fought five-run victory over Somerset at the Cooper Associates Ground to return to winning ways in the Vitality Blast T20 women's competition last Thursday.
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June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
Luxurious lodge has 'wow' factor and £3.5m price tag
A stunning Somerset house that marries Gothic revival architecture with European villa-style romance, and could have fallen straight out of the pages of an interior design magazine, is up for sale.
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June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
Plea after 'devastating' theft of bronze statues
The owner of a manor house has told how he has been left devastated after a gang stole four valuable bronze statues in a brazen overnight raid.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
Council spared crash... for now
Warning as deficit ruling provides temporary reprieve - P2
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
Domestic abuse victims urged to report incidents
A “massive under-reporting” of crimes like domestic violence and rapes is hampering Avon and Somerset Police's work to tackle the problem.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
Former air base radiation 'higher than normal'
Radioactive contamination has been found at a former military air-base in Wiltshire that has been converted into a business and retail park.
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June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
THROW SHADE
WONDERS THAT LIGHT UP DARK SIDE OF GARDENING
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
MPs back assisted dying bill despite safeguards fears
MPs in Parliament have narrowly voted to approve plans to legalise assisted dying in a crucial third reading vote.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
One in seven hit by online fraud
One in seven people say they have lost money to fraud in the past year, according to a survey.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
Hip-hippo hurray! Look who's back at Longleat...
Say hello to Matylda and Manon. The sisters are the first hippos to arrive at Longleat in more than 40 years after a 780-plus mile journey from the Czech Republic to the Wiltshire estate.
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June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
Impressive haul for talented stars
The BTC Championships took place in Worcester, bringing together over 550 talented competitors from across the UK and beyond.
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June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
Airport adds two more routes
More destinations have been launched from Bristol Airport, with holidaymakers now able to travel to Almeria in Spain’s Andalusia region and Palermo, capital of the Italian island of Sicily.
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June 26, 2025
Frome Standard
From social care to stand-up
Comedian Angela Barnes chats to PIP LARKHAM about her worries, switching careers and having a late-life love of history
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Frome Standard
Return marked with win
Frome record successive victories after enforced fortnight’s break
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Frome Standard
National recognition for camping activity park
A camping and activity park in the Mendips has been recognised in England-wide travel awards.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Frome Standard
Youngsters enjoy successful season
Frome RFC celebrated their minis and juniors with their annual presentation day at The Lane.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Frome Standard
No fight to halt homes scheme
Council steps aside after rejected plan goes to inquiry: P2
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Frome Standard
Suspended PC banned over bar and referee jobs
A student police officer who took paid work as a football referee and behind a bar without permission and while suspended from duty or on sick leave has been sacked.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Frome Standard
Book hails the women police officers who caught rapist
It was one of the most serious, dangerous and at times bizarre police operations in Bristol’s history.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Frome Standard
Community rallies round after park trees destroyed
Frome resident Nick East launched a fundraiser in response to recent acts of vandalism in Victoria Park - and passed his £364 target in just four hours.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Frome Standard
Double delight for stylish Nicky at races Ladies' Day
What an occasion Ladies' Day turned out to be for Nicky Weare and her husband at a local horse racing event, writes Rosie Sage.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Frome Standard
Builder's gift to aid cancer care project in town
A new cancer treatment outreach facility in Frome has been boosted by a housing developer's £1,500 donation to a charity.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Frome Standard
Enjoy a return to rail's glorious age
What has been described as “one of the world’s poshest trains” will be setting out from Bristol next month.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Frome Standard
Under-16s to ride for free on buses during holidays
Children under the age of 16 can travel for free on buses in the West of England region this summer.
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