Residents of Frome have unsuccessfully challenged plans to construct a battery energy storage site adjacent to a busy residential neighborhood. These facilities store electricity during low demand periods, releasing it back …
Residents of Frome have been unsuccessful in their efforts to halt the construction of a battery energy storage facility near a densely populated residential area. The site, proposed by Trina Solar UK HoldCo Ltd., is planned …
The A361 Frome Bypass, a busy route carrying around 15,000 vehicles daily, is under fresh scrutiny after advanced artificial intelligence (AI) cameras recorded more than 4,500 traffic offences in just four months. This …
A significant portion of Packsaddle Fields, a cherished green space on the northern edge of Frome, faces the possibility of being fenced off from the public amid a contentious legal dispute. Owned by the public since 1973 and …
Packsaddle Fields, a cherished green space on Frome’s northern edge, may soon be closed off to the public as legal tensions mount over proposed development plans. Owned by the public since 1973 and initially intended for a …
Frome schoolchildren will benefit from safer journeys to and from school indefinitely, following the decision to make the Safer School Streets scheme permanent. Since its launch in April 2024, the initiative has transformed …
A serious multi-vehicle crash involving four cars on the B3109 Frome Road near Somerset has left six people injured. Among them, a woman in her 50s sustained a potentially serious leg injury and was promptly transported to …
Frome Road has been temporarily closed due to a traffic accident, resulting in slow-moving traffic in the surrounding area. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes where possible and exercise caution while traveling …
Somerset Council has officially initiated the process to sell the Saxonvale regeneration site in Frome on the open market. This move comes after the council’s executive committee agreed in January to sell the site to Mayday …
A new community woodland is beginning to take shape in Frome, promising to become the town’s largest green sanctuary. At the heart of this transformation are two shire horses, Dime and Flynn, working alongside James Foster of …
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 …
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 …
Frome Town Council has reached a historic milestone following the recent by-election in Market Ward, Somerset, where women secured a majority of seats for the first time ever. Lyndsey Mayhew, representing the Independents for …
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, pupils at Hayesdown First School in Frome participated in their annual walkathon with a mission to upgrade their outdoor play areas. Despite their small size, these young …
A couple from Frome credits a social media post for saving their newborn son’s life and are now supporting a national campaign encouraging parents not to delay seeking medical help for sick babies. This message aligns with …