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Frome's former Shoe Zone.

Affordable housing

Frome's empty Shoe Zone could become house of multiple occupancy

Anna Sabine MP set up a meeting to discuss

Anna Sabine MP set up a meeting to discuss

Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset Council commits to making A roads safer at accident blackspots

The jury deliberated for just over five hours at Bristol Crown Court.

The jury deliberated for just over five hours at Bristol Crown Court.

Jury in trial of teacher accused of attempted murder fails to reach verdict

The incident took place in a lane near Dransfield Way in Bath.

The incident took place in a lane near Dransfield Way in Bath.

Jury retires in trial of Somerset teacher accused of attempting to murder woman

The case is being heard at Bristol Crown Court.

The case is being heard at Bristol Crown Court.

Somerset man denies trying to kill fellow teacher with knife after rejection

Christchurch Street East temporary closure.

Christchurch Street East temporary closure.

Frome centre road to close to 'clear blockage'

More than 200 Mayday Saxonvale supporters gathered at the Saxonvale site in Frome on May Day

More than 200 Mayday Saxonvale supporters gathered at the Saxonvale site in Frome on May Day

Mendip, Somerset

'Positive' discussions over Mayday Saxonvale plans for Frome town centre site

Major Frome road A359 closed both ways following accident

Major Frome road A359 closed both ways following accident

Major Frome road A359 closed both ways after lorry and car collide

The popular road will shut for two days this September

The popular road will shut for two days this September

Locks Hill in Frome to close for essential Bristol Water works

When he was arrested, Matthew Jones is alleged to have told the police: “Don’t show me any respect. I am a monster. I don’t deserve it.”

When he was arrested, Matthew Jones is alleged to have told the police: “Don’t show me any respect. I am a monster. I don’t deserve it.”

Man stabbed fellow teacher in ‘frenzied attack’ after rejection, court hears

Cyclists are invited to “come and have a rummage, find a bargain or a rare part”.

Cyclists are invited to “come and have a rummage, find a bargain or a rare part”.

Buy a new bike or accessories at a Frome bike jumble later this month

Marston Lane in Frome will shut for four days to allow the works to be carried out.

Marston Lane in Frome will shut for four days to allow the works to be carried out.

Temporary closure of Marston Lane in Frome for Openreach works

Richard Luffman gives instructions from the side line

Richard Luffman gives instructions from the side line

Taunton Town FC

Peacocks manager looking for side to 'kick on' after first win of the season

Manager Richard Luffman gets into the celebrations with his players

Manager Richard Luffman gets into the celebrations with his players

Taunton Town FC

Taunton secure first win of the season in Somerset derby

Motorcyclist dies after crash between bike and lorry near Frome

Motorcyclist dies after crash between bike and lorry near Frome

Motorcyclist dies after crash between bike and lorry near Frome

Entrance to Moons Hill Quarry at Long Cross Bottom near Stoke St. Michael

Entrance to Moons Hill Quarry at Long Cross Bottom near Stoke St. Michael

Local government

Quarry may need to expand to meet road surfacing demand

Happy birthday, Jim!

Happy birthday, Jim!

Care home resident shares secret to a long life on 100th birthday

Raymond Nicholson, 76, from Frome, had Selective Internal Radiation Therapy in 2024.

Raymond Nicholson, 76, from Frome, had Selective Internal Radiation Therapy in 2024.

Frome man receives new ‘one-shot’ liver cancer NHS treatment

A dog with a rosette at The Old Showfield in Frome.

A dog with a rosette at The Old Showfield in Frome.

Have your say on new dog play equipment at prized Somerset green space

An artist's impression of the Mayday Saxonvale proposals for the Frome regeneration site.

An artist's impression of the Mayday Saxonvale proposals for the Frome regeneration site.

Somerset Council

Mayday Saxonvale begins 'further discussions' over future of Frome regeneration site

The casting director posted in a Frome Facebook group looking for contestants.

The casting director posted in a Frome Facebook group looking for contestants.

Channel 4's Come Dine With Me looking for contestants in Somerset and Bristol

Frome Town FC applied in June to build new changing rooms and extend their existing clubhouse.

Frome Town FC applied in June to build new changing rooms and extend their existing clubhouse.

Planned upgrades at Frome's football stadium pushed back due to funding delays

The incident took place at Cordero Lounge within Frome's Westway Shopping Centre.

The incident took place at Cordero Lounge within Frome's Westway Shopping Centre.

Yeovil Magistrates' Court

Teen pleads guilty to ‘violent outburst’ that saw him headbutt restaurant worker

More than 200 Mayday Saxonvale supporters gathered at the Saxonvale site in Frome on May Day.

More than 200 Mayday Saxonvale supporters gathered at the Saxonvale site in Frome on May Day.

Planning and development

Mayday Saxonvale bid is ready to 'move forward' to redevelop Frome site

The South will play songs including number one hit A Little Time

The South will play songs including number one hit A Little Time

9-piece band to play songs from 18 year career including chart-topper

The collision took place on the A36 near Frome.

The collision took place on the A36 near Frome.

Yeovil Magistrates' Court

Man accused of dangerous driving elects to stand trial at crown court

Matthew Grist remains wanted by police.

Matthew Grist remains wanted by police.

Police renew appeal for Somerset man wanted for failing to attend court

Alexandra Road in Frome is expected to close over three days in August

Alexandra Road in Frome is expected to close over three days in August

Alexandra Road closure for three days to install water connection

Keifer Sutherland is coming to Somerset as part of his Chasing The Sun tour

Keifer Sutherland is coming to Somerset as part of his Chasing The Sun tour

Kiefer Sutherland

Hollywood A-lister Keifer Sutherland coming to Somerset on tour

Somerset Council's executive committee met at Frome Town Hall to discuss the Saxonvale site on Wednesday afternoon.

Somerset Council's executive committee met at Frome Town Hall to discuss the Saxonvale site on Wednesday afternoon.

Somerset Council

‘We've got our future back’: elation as developer pulls out of regeneration site

New Model Army will perform at Frome's Cheese & Grain in October.

New Model Army will perform at Frome's Cheese & Grain in October.

Band with more than five decades of live experience to play at Cheese & Grain

Orchard Street in Frome

Orchard Street in Frome

Local government

Somerset Council enforces road traffic regulation in Frome

Aaron Butler, 34, struck up an online friendship with the 17-year-old which became increasingly sexualised over time.

Aaron Butler, 34, struck up an online friendship with the 17-year-old which became increasingly sexualised over time.

Yeovil Magistrates' Court

Estate agent threatened to post explicit photos of 17-year-old girl online

Local group 'thumbnail butane skies' performing at a past event.

Local group 'thumbnail butane skies' performing at a past event.

Frome Town Council celebrating 50 years with magic, food and music

The Saxonvale site in Frome town centre has seen the subject of two competing proposals for its regeneration.

The Saxonvale site in Frome town centre has seen the subject of two competing proposals for its regeneration.

Local government

Crucial decision looms on future of town centre regeneration site

Frome Running Festival will take place on Sunday, August 18

Frome Running Festival will take place on Sunday, August 18

New running festival with multiple race formats invites entrants

Some of the treats Charismatic Pets have on offer.

Some of the treats Charismatic Pets have on offer.

Dog owners invited to new treat and parkour-filled event in Frome

Oliver Ashley Bishop drove home from a party after he was “abandoned” by a promised lift.

Oliver Ashley Bishop drove home from a party after he was “abandoned” by a promised lift.

Man’s ‘foolhardy and stupid’ decision to drink-drive lands him in court

The 2024 inaugural Topiary Awards.

The 2024 inaugural Topiary Awards.

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Somerset gardener highly commended for his 'intricate' topiary hedges

Here's when you can expect to see declarations in Somerset.

Here's when you can expect to see declarations in Somerset.

General Election 2024

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What time to expect General Election results in Somerset constituencies

Police need help to identify this man in connection with the offences.

Police need help to identify this man in connection with the offences.

Pensioner's wallet and cash stolen, then used fraudulently after overnight burglary

Frome Town Council has unanimously backed plans to purchase a section of land along the river and register it as a public footpath.

Frome Town Council has unanimously backed plans to purchase a section of land along the river and register it as a public footpath.

Local government

Councillors vote to purchase land near River Frome to secure public access

The George Inn in Norton St Phillip, near Frome.

The George Inn in Norton St Phillip, near Frome.

National Pub & Bar Awards

Somerset pub named UK's best by National Pub Awards

Queues formed outside the Cheese and Grain on Thursday.

Queues formed outside the Cheese and Grain on Thursday.

Somerset venue denies 'secret Coldplay gig' and asks fans not to wait outside

Bandstand in Victoria Park, Frome.

Bandstand in Victoria Park, Frome.

Celebration to mark 50th anniversary of Frome Town Council

Frome Nursing Home's mini festival to celebrate Glastonbury.

Frome Nursing Home's mini festival to celebrate Glastonbury.

Mini 'Glastonbury Festival' at Frome Nursing Home

The Peatbog Faeries are coming to the Cheese and Grain in Frome.

The Peatbog Faeries are coming to the Cheese and Grain in Frome.

‘Live Band of the Year’ nominees The Peatbog Faeries are coming to Somerset

Greatest hits of Gilbert and Sullivan concert coming to Frome

Greatest hits of Gilbert and Sullivan concert coming to Frome

Greatest hits of Gilbert and Sullivan concert coming to Frome

Traffic will be prohibited from using the popular road in Frome

Traffic will be prohibited from using the popular road in Frome

Urgent sewer repairs to close Lower Keyford in Frome for five days

Heal Somerset, near Frome and Bruton, has been named among the UK's best new camping and glampsites.

Heal Somerset, near Frome and Bruton, has been named among the UK's best new camping and glampsites.

Beautiful rewilding site named among the UK's best new camping and glampsites

Leader of Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey recently visited the Ultimate Slip n Slide attraction near Frome while on his campaign trail.

Leader of Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey recently visited the Ultimate Slip n Slide attraction near Frome while on his campaign trail.

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Slip'n'slide investigated after boy injured by 'unguarded water suction pump'

Christchurch Street West, A362.

Christchurch Street West, A362.

Stretch of Frome's main road to be closed on Sunday

Kayleigh and Gary Starkey-Savage raised £1,000 for British Heart Foundation.

Kayleigh and Gary Starkey-Savage raised £1,000 for British Heart Foundation.

Charity Fundraiser

Frome couple completes 'gruelling' bike ride to fund children’s heart research

Protesters at Nunney Castle campaigning against the reopening of Westdown Quarry.

Protesters at Nunney Castle campaigning against the reopening of Westdown Quarry.

Somerset Council

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Campaigners lambast ‘bats***’ decision to reopen ‘mega-quarry’