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Frome Standard
Children help raise £45m for those in need
Pupils across the county pulled out all the stops to raise money for BBC Children in Need - with everything from pyjamas and Pudsey ears to piles of spare change used to support the nationwide cause.
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November 27, 2025
Frome Standard
Police seize drugs and arms in swoops after leads from public
Police have said they will “continue to pursue” people who “bring harm and misery to their local communities” after they seized drugs, weapons and cash during searches.
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November 27, 2025
Frome Standard
Mulberry losses shrink amid turnaround effort
Luxury fashion firm Mulberry has slashed its losses by more than half amid its major turnaround efforts.
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November 27, 2025
Frome Standard
Gift of books to help inspire children to love of reading
Young readers can now enjoy lots of new literary adventures thanks to a £1,000 book donation to a school.
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November 27, 2025
Frome Standard
AI captures thousands of offences on danger road
A notorious stretch of the A361 is under renewed scrutiny after artificial intelligence cameras recorded thousands of dangerous driving incidents in just four months.
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November 20, 2025
Frome Standard
Pupils dig in to help build calming sensory garden
Pupils are helping to build a sensory prayer garden to inspire calm, reflection and a love of nature.
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November 20, 2025
Frome Standard
Expert help for riding on winter roads
It may be colder and darker but the Frome Community Bike Project wants to help local cyclists stay on the roads safely during the winter months.
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November 20, 2025
Frome Standard
Children join choirs to give carol shows
A series of carol concerts featuring local choirs will be held across the area in the run-up to Christmas.
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November 20, 2025
Frome Standard
Bid to cut traffic speed on main road
Councillors in Peasedown St John have written to the leadership at Bath & North East Somerset Council asking for traffic calming measures to be installed in one of the village’s most well-used streets.
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November 20, 2025
Frome Standard
Salute to those who made 'supreme sacrifice' in war
People across Somerset have been paying their respects to those who fought in all conflicts.
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November 13, 2025
Frome Standard
Call for funds to save ‘vital’ local libraries
A group of councillors is calling on Bath & North East Somerset Council to do more to support and financially aid the local authority’s 11 community libraries.
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November 13, 2025
Frome Standard
MP seeks women's views on safety
The MP for Frome and East Somerset has launched a survey to gather the experiences and concerns of women across the constituency about safety in rural areas.
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November 13, 2025
Frome Standard
Pupils go back in time to pay their tribute
Children took centre stage in Frome as local schools marked Remembrance with stirring tributes to those who served during wartime.
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November 13, 2025
Frome Standard
Safer School Streets are here to stay
Frome's Safer School Streets scheme is here to stay, following the end of an 18-month trial period.
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November 06, 2025
Frome Standard
Pupils enjoy visit to Houses of Parliament
Children at Peasedown St John Primary School made a special trip to London to visit the Houses of Parliament.
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November 06, 2025
Frome Standard
Council looking to shake up street collection rules
Charities conducting street collections in Somerset may no longer have to publish how much they have raised in the local press.
2 min |
November 06, 2025
Frome Standard
Police appealing for witnesses to fatal collision
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a motorcycle in Bath.
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November 06, 2025
Frome Standard
Your chance to meet councillors
The Bath and North East Somerset councillors for Peasedown St John, Gavin Heathcote and Karen Walker (Independents), will be holding their next Advice Surgery on Saturday (November 1).
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Frome Standard
Family Farm Tax'a threat to rural life, say West MPs
West Country MPs have hit out at the Government over its refusal to scrap a controversial tax they claim is crippling family farms and threatening the future of rural communities.
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October 30, 2025
Frome Standard
Garden waste collections set to undergo changes
Somerset Council's garden waste collection service is set to undergo major changes.
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October 23, 2025
Frome Standard
MP calls for action to save hospices
The MP for Frome and East Somerset is warning that immediate action needs to be taken to ensure the survival of hospice services in the region.
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October 23, 2025
Frome Standard
Bonnie riding high after victory at top show
A pupil from a local school has ridden to success at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show.
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October 23, 2025
Frome Standard
Farewell to man who had major impact on town
Town clerk Paul Wynne is retiring from his role at Frome Town Council tomorrow (Friday), marking the end of an 18-year career.
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October 23, 2025
Frome Standard
Shire horses help create woodland haven for all
Work has begun to transform a patch of land into what will become the largest community woodland in Frome - with some help from two four-legged, tail-swishing workers.
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October 23, 2025
Frome Standard
Workshop to imagine our future Frome
A workshop that invites people to imagine the future for Frome is being held next week.
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October 16, 2025
Frome Standard
Wrestlers all set for biggest bout so far
The larger than life world of CSF Professional Wrestling returns to Somerset this month.
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October 16, 2025
Frome Standard
Town's getting ready to light upthe nights for Christmas
It might still be autumn, but Frome Town Councilis already getting into the festive spirit and inviting everyone to save the date for one of the town’s most magical nights of the year - the annual Christmas Lights Switch On.
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October 16, 2025
Frome Standard
Independent Lyndsey elected to town council
Independents for Frome are welcoming Lyndsey Mayhew to Frome Town Council following a by-election in Market Ward, which saw her gain 55% of the vote.
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October 16, 2025
Frome Standard
Workers split over pension fund investing in arms trade
Members of the Avon Pension Fund are divided on whether their retirement savings should be invested in the arms trade.
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October 16, 2025
Frome Standard
Repair day helps young and old to bridge generation gap
A care home in Frome has teamed up with a local children’s charity and joined a nationwide campaign for International Repair Day.
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