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 …
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 …
In 1867, poet Matthew Arnold lamented the “sea of faith” receding—a reflection of his time. Yet, over 150 years later, faith endures, even as society becomes increasingly secular. This shift has prompted many churches to find …
The Frome community has shown remarkable solidarity following a major fire at a block of flats on Edmund Park Estate, which left residents of nine flats temporarily displaced. Within hours of the blaze, dozens of kind-hearted …
The Frome community has shown remarkable solidarity in the wake of a major fire that devastated a block of flats at Edmund Park Estate. The blaze, which started just before 8pm on Wednesday, December 3, forced the evacuation …
A damaging fire forced residents out of their homes at Edmund Park Estate on Marigold Road, Frome, on the evening of Wednesday, December 3. The blaze began around 7:50 pm in a second-floor flat, quickly spreading and causing …
In the early hours of the morning, a devastating fire broke out in Frome, engulfing multiple homes and causing significant damage. The blaze spread rapidly, forcing residents to evacuate hurriedly as emergency services rushed …
Frome Town Council has expressed deep shock and sadness after a significant fire erupted at a block of flats on Edmund Park Estate, Marigold Road, on the evening of Wednesday, December 3. The blaze began around 7:50 pm in a …
A significant fire broke out in Frome, leading to the evacuation of several flats as the building’s roof collapsed amid blazing flames. Emergency services responded swiftly to the blaze, prioritizing the safety of residents …
A former Pizza Hut restaurant located in Somerset’s Wessex Fields business park could soon be transformed into a tanning salon, pending approval from Somerset Council. The unit, situated at Enterprise House in Frome, was home …
A vacant Pizza Hut restaurant on the Wessex Fields business park in Frome, Somerset, could soon take on a new life as a tanning salon, pending approval from Somerset Council. The site, located at Unit 1 of Enterprise House, …
Avon and Somerset Police have launched an urgent appeal following a violent assault on a bus passenger in Frome. The incident occurred around 7:10 pm on Friday, November 7, in Market Place. The victim, a man in his mid-30s, …
After a 13-year break, the Frome Cobble Wobble is back, ready to pit cyclists against gravity, cobbles, and a raucous crowd in one of the UK’s most unique sporting events. Taking place on Sunday, November 23, 2025, this …
Home Bargains is set to open a new store in Frome, generating more than 100 local jobs, following approval from Somerset Council. The store will be part of the Keyford Meadows development, a mixed-use site near Frome’s …
Home Bargains is set to open a new store in Frome, bringing more than 100 local job opportunities following planning approval by Somerset Council. This development is part of the wider Keyford Meadows site, situated near …