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Frome Standard
Soaring cost of renting homes across county
Rent prices have increased by thousands of pounds a year on average in parts of Somerset.
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June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
Advice issued on safest way to put old vapes in recycling
A warning has been issued following an increase in vapes being thrown in bins and mixed in with recyclables at the kerbside.
2 min |
June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
13 arrests as 200 revellers attend illegal quarry rave
More than a dozen revellers were arrested at an illegal rave in Somerset at the weekend.
2 min |
June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
Methodists defeated on DLS after downpour brings an early finish
Midsomer Norton Methodists travelled to Knowle 3rd in a rare Bristol & District League fixture that was able to be played to a finish on Saturday.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
Funding lifts hopes of new airport link, says Weca Mayor
A tram or light rail link to Bristol Airport could be coming as part of a three-quarters-of-a-billion-pound investment into the West of England's transport networks.
2 min |
June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
NatWest to axe ten branches in West Country
NatWest is to shut down an extra 55 bank branches - including ten in the West.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
Colour POP
POPPIES ARE EVERYWHERE, BUT WHY NOT TRY PLANTING UP SOME NEW VARIETIES?
2 min |
June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
Dezis claims victory in Championship
Mendip Golf Club’s Libbie Dezis managed to win the 36-hole West of England Ladies Open Championship at Bath Golf Club on Sunday.
2 min |
June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
Hacks for living greener lifestyle
A tree event is being held this weekend to give people advice on easy and practical ways to live more sustainably.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
How to boost bone health in your 60s
Doing weight-bearing exercises is vital to better bone density.
2 min |
June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
Cat numbers surge sparks animal shelter warning
An animal shelter in Bath saw a massive influx of cats needing their care last month, it has been revealed.
2 min |
June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
Hostility to progress remains mystifying
Like everyone who has some contact with modern life, I hear and read and see in the media the relentless conflicting noise around climate change, and sometimes it just makes me feel tired.
2 min |
June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
Royal honour for Big Lunch West winners
A Somerset teacher met Queen Camilla in London after winning a contest to create shareable dishes for people to cook and eat together.
2 min |
June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
A big thank you to volunteers
As part of their celebration of club volunteers for Volunteers Week, the Jewson Western League have showcased volunteers from Radstock Town, Paulton Rovers and Welton Rovers.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
Frome Standard
Squad shaping up for new campaign
There have been plenty of comings and goings at Frome Town as they look to begin their quest for promotion back into the Southern League Premier Division South.
5 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
Call to prioritise locals for housing
Somerset councillors have clashed over the role of asylum seekers in a heated debate on the county’s housing crisis.
4 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
Dog owners asked to tell their tales
The Dogs Trust is giving people in the South West the chance to share their stories about the vital role that dogs play in their lives.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
First peek at park's playful squirrel kits
Doorbell cameras catching mischievous young creatures furtively slithering up a tree is rarely good news for stately home owners.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
NETBALL Destiny in own hands in finale
Team Bath Netball will go into the last match of the inaugural NXT Gen League season with their destiny in their own hands after strengthening their grip on second spot with an excellent 50-36 away win at Manchester Thunder.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
Edney blooms with trophy win
The Flower Centenary Trophy saw 124 men take part at Mendip Golf Club.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
cricket, golf and netball Smeed to the fore in perfect start to Blast
Will Smeed made light work of Essex’s meagre total on Sunday as 2024runners-up Somerset made it two wins from two to begin their Men's Vitality Blast campaign.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
High street branches 'thriving' - Nationwide
Nationwide Building Society has said its bank branches are “thriving” with more customers coming through the doors over the past year as rival banks slash their high street network.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
Pet owners warned after woman fined over £800
Cat and dog owners are being warned to do one simple task - or face a fine of hundreds of pounds.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
GERANIUM MANIA
YOU'LL BE SPOILED FOR CHOICE WITH THESE EASY, VERSATILE, BOLD BEAUTIES
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
Turnaround for operator is 'blueprint for our railways'
A train operator renational-ised two years ago has performed a “remarkable turnaround”, the rail minister said.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
Minister heads to the West to hear farmers' concerns
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee chair Alistair Carmichael MP has visited Somerset to hear directly from local farmers about the realities of sustainable agriculture and the growing strain of new government regulations.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
Walking opens up array of social and medical benefits
A Somerset company has created innovative walking trails that aim to attract people from around the world.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
'Worst road' transformed in net zero trial
A street once dubbed the “worst road in Chippenham” has become one of the first in the UK repaired to ‘zero’ standards.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
Celebrating the county's finest
This year's Royal Bath and West Show once again brought animal magic and a host of stands for the crowds to enjoy, writes Rosie Sage.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
Frome Standard
Kick-off for uni’s 3G pitch that breaks new ground
The University of Bath has unveiled the UK's first fully recyclable 3G pitch.
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