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Outstanding efforts of youngsters recognised as pride of Somerset

​Two inspirational Frome teenagers have been recognised at an emotional Pride of Somerset Youth Awards presentation ceremony.The awards,...

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Archaeologists examine finds

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​A mediaeval gold coin discovered by a man who initially thought it was wrapping paper glittering in the sunshine was one major...

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Frome's MP given 'all clear' over expenses

Frome's MP given 'all clear' over expenses

Frome's MP David Heath has been given the all clear by Sir Thomas Legg after his review of MPs expenses. In the report published on...

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Charity at a loss after cruel theft

Charity at a loss after cruel theft

A Frome charity has been left devastated after collection boxes placed in several shops in the town centre were stolen during a fundrai...

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Pair released on bail after alleged firearms incident

Two people who were arrested after an incident in the village of Witham Friary have been released on police bail pending further enquiries. A 53-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday,...

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War hero's warm welcome home

War hero's warm welcome home

In the final instalment of Walter Wheeler's wartime memories, World War II is over and Walter is in Upper Silesia having been re-captur...

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Anger over legal action for bill already paid

Anger over demand for bill already paid

A Frome man has spoken of his shock at getting a letter from Mendip District Council threatening him with legal action for unpaid busin...

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Town extend unbeaten run

​Frome Town 3 Uxbridge 1 Frome Town extended their unbeaten league run under Darren Perrin to 19 games as they completed the double over a good...

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Lake attracts Gloucester interest

Lake attracts Gloucester interest

Frome Town boss Darren Perrin revealed that his side could soon be without full-back Greg Lake, who has attracted interest from Blue...

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Firsts flying high in Dorset

Firsts flying high in Dorset

North Dorset 1st XV 8 Frome 1st XV 17 Frome cemented their position at the top of Southern Counties South with a hard-fought win in a...

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Robins run riot against basement boys Bracknell

Robins run riot against basement boys Bracknell

Frome Town 4 Bracknell Town 0 Frome Town thrashed bottom side Bracknell Town to extend their unbeaten league run under Darren Perrin to...

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Charlie Heads the pack at Millfield

Charlie Heads the pack at Millfield

Frome Swimming club competed at the Exeter Level 1 Open meet, held in Millfield School's 50m pool recently. For many this was their...

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Abrahams' kick gains visitors' revenge for heavy defeat

North Dorset 2nd XV 16 Frome 2nd XV 18 Looking to build on the win away at Puddletown the previous week, Frome seconds travelled to North Dorset keen to avenge a heavy defeat at Gypsy Lane...

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Rose blooms for Western Counties

Frome boxer Mike Rose put in an impressive performance in Guernsey on Friday night. Fighting for the Western Counties, he produced a good win and his fight went on to be named the best bout...

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Hope remains intact for local talent

Hope remains intact for local talent

Weeks of stunning live music came to a head on Saturday with the final of The Lock Up's Battle of the Bands final at the Wheat Sheaves in Frome. Whene...

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Choir's winter warmer concert mixes classical and contemporary

Beckington choir avoided the pre-Christmas rush and decided it would make more sense to wait until the New Year to put on an evening of seasonal music. The result is Music for a Winter...

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Something for all in Chapel's spring season

Something for all  in Chapel's  spring season

Frome's Rook Lane Chapel welcomes the Brook Street Band on Sunday for the latest of its ever-popular Sunday coffee concert series. The...

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Soundbites

THE TERRY HILL BIG BAND The Terry Hill Big Band will be in concert at Shoscombe Village Hall tomorrow at 7.30pm. The talented community-based big band, conducted by David Daymon-Johns and...

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Scrumptious sounds with Somerset's finest

Scrumptious sounds with Somerset's finest

Scrumpy and western legends The Wurzels play Frome's Cheese and Grain on Friday, February 12. Formed in 1966 by Adge Cutler, the band...

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  Jenson Button | FromeWell done Jenson! You've made the whole town very proud. When are you coming home for the celebration? 
Nick White, Frome


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