Farewell to Paul Wynne: A Legacy of Leadership and Community in Frome Friday, October 24, 2025 retirement leadership community frome localgovernment greenspaces townclerk communityresilience publicservice legacy After nearly two decades of unwavering commitment to Frome, Paul Wynne, the town clerk of Frome Town Council, is retiring on Friday, October 24. Throughout his 18-year tenure—15 of those as town clerk—Paul has been … Read More
Frome’s Christmas Lights Illuminate Call for Men to End Violence Against Women Friday, October 24, 2025 frome whiteribbon violenceprevention genderequality community christmas men ambassadors training campaign This Christmas, Frome’s festive decorations will carry a powerful message of solidarity and change. In support of White Ribbon Day on Tuesday, November 25, Frome Town Council and the community are spearheading a town-wide … Read More
Charity Founder Julie Matthews Honoured with British Empire Medal for Mental Health Advocacy Friday, October 24, 2025 charity mentalhealth peersupport community watchcio recognition volunteering conservation wellbeing somerset Julie Matthews, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Chard-based charity Watch CIO, has been awarded the prestigious British Empire Medal in recognition of her unwavering commitment to mental health support. The award … Read More
M4 to Close Completely Over Weekend for Badminton Road Bridge Beam Installation Friday, October 24, 2025 m4 bridge closure construction traffic steelbeams badmintonroad highways motorway infrastructure sport The M4 motorway will be fully closed in both directions between junction 18 and junction 19 from 7pm on Friday, October 24 until 6am on Monday, October 27. This three-day shutdown is necessary as eight steel beams are lifted … Read More
Victorian Superbug Makes a Comeback as Tuberculosis Cases Rise in Somerset Friday, October 24, 2025 tuberculosis ukhsa somerset infectiousdisease drugresistance publichealth epidemiology tbawareness healthcare who Each year, approximately thirteen cases of a notoriously drug-resistant Victorian-era superbug, tuberculosis (TB), are diagnosed in Somerset, prompting health experts to issue warnings about rising infection rates and … Read More
Somerset Couple’s Plan for New Homes Near A38 Denied on Appeal Friday, October 24, 2025 somerset planning development flooding housing rural westhuntspill appeal a38 council A Somerset couple has faced a second refusal in their attempt to build new homes on a site near the A38 after an unsuccessful appeal. Mr. and Mrs. Marratty initially sought to develop eight houses on their property at 9 Main … Read More