Jailed Somerset Councillor May Retain Seat as Appeal Looms Wednesday, December 10, 2025 somerset councillor appeal conviction juststopoil protest sentencing greenparty frome disqualification Michael Dunk, a Somerset councillor representing Frome West and a member of the Green Party, may not have to immediately relinquish his council seat pending the outcome of a planned appeal against his recent conviction. Dunk, … Read More
Fire-hit Flats Resident Faces Uncertainty After Smoke Forces Evacuation Monday, December 8, 2025 fire evacuation smoke housing frome emergency selwood candle damage residents A fire at a block of flats on Marigold Street in Frome, Somerset, has left residents displaced and one woman struggling with the aftermath of choking smoke and uncertainty about her home. Chloe Raeburn, 25, was forced to … Read More
Fire-hit Flats Leave Resident in Limbo After Choking Smoke Forces Evacuation Monday, December 8, 2025 fire evacuation smoke frome candle selwoodhousing emergency displacement damage recovery A devastating fire at a block of flats on Marigold Street in Frome, Somerset, has left residents displaced and uncertain about their homes. Chloe Raeburn, 25, was among those evacuated after a blaze consumed the roof of one … Read More
From Sacred to Stylish: The Church Turned Trendy Café Saturday, December 6, 2025 church café frome community history art architecture food transformation heritage In 1867, poet Matthew Arnold famously lamented the “sea of faith” receding, capturing a moment of uncertainty about religion’s role. Fast forward 150 years, and while faith remains significant for many, the role of churches … Read More
Cobble Wobbles and Cheese Lords: Exploring Somerset’s Most Quirky Town, Frome Saturday, December 6, 2025 frome somerset art community cobblewobble cycling cheeselord markets creativity housing Frome feels like an artist’s haven. Everywhere you turn, you encounter painters, sculptors, craftspeople, musicians, and designers shaping the town’s eclectic character. As a reporter, I met people from all walks of life … Read More
Cobble Wobbles and Cheese Lords: Exploring Somerset’s Most Quirky Town Saturday, December 6, 2025 frome somerset arts community cobblewobble festivals independent creativity housing events Frome feels like a town where creativity thrives on every corner. Whether it’s the painters, sculptors, designers, or musicians you meet, nearly everyone seems to be an artist or craftsman of some kind. This vibrant … Read More