A group in Frome is running monthly meetups for unpaid carers who look after a family member, friend or neighbour with a long-term illness of disability. From February, Frome and District Carers Group ...
Readers of the Frome Times have raised £1,575 for Dorothy House Hospice Care through donations for messages in the newspaper’s Family Messages column. The funds were raised through donations in 2024 ...
The leaders of Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset Councils have submitted a letter to the government to confirm they wish to be considered as part of the Devolution Priority Programme. In a joint ...
Frome Town Council has published a new edition of the Community Guide, a leaflet listing information and links for Frome residents on a range of topics. These include social drop-ins and mental health ...
Frome Town Council has responded to the government’s latest housing targets, calling for ‘community-led’ schemes to be prioritised in the new plans. Last month, the government made changes to the ...
Start the New Year the way you mean to go on with Let’s Talk, a community group dedicated to helping local people improve their communication skills and engage in meaningful conversations. Let’s Talk ...
Local school Selwood Academy has been ranked among the top two middle schools in the South West for SATs results and is now in the top 10% nationally, according to the latest Department for Education ...
The Healthy Homes team is set to continue their popular drop-in energy advice sessions at Frome Medical Practice in 2025. The next session is on Wednesday 22nd January from 12pm to 4pm, with future ...
A Frome resident has raised concerns about conflicting social housing policies that have left her family of six in overcrowded conditions, despite being classified as a priority for rehousing. The ...
The Good Heart has opened its doors as a seven-day-per-week warm space for anyone who wants to shelter from the cold and enjoy a hot drink and something to eat from January to March. Thanks to funding ...
A popular pub in Keyford has been officially recognised as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) by Somerset Council. This designation gives the local community the opportunity to bid for the freehold if ...
Children at Hayesdown First School took part in a Power Down Day recently to help reduce the school’s carbon footprint. On the day, children and staff were encouraged to reduce energy consumption by ...