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Issue 291 – 2010: Another great year ahead for Frome!

A Formula One world champion, a stage of the Tour of Britain, being twinned with the BBC’s One Show, record breaking festival crowds… 2009 was a remarkable year for Frome…

Issue 491 – Major redevelopment plans come under the spotlight

Multi-million pound plans to redevelop part of Frome to cater for more affordable housing and sheltered housing have been submitted to the local planning authority.…

Issue 291 – MBE is a “crowning glory” for Jenson

Frome’s World Formula 1 Champion, Jenson Button, was joined by Frome-based wildlife presenter Simon King in being recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.…

Issue 291 – Frome’s new bridge awaits planning decision

Plans for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge to be built across the River Frome, to succeed the disused Bailey Bridge, are to be scrutinised by Mendip District Council’s planning…

Issue 291 – Hundreds enjoy festive FAOS fun at panto

Frome Amateur Operatic Society’s family pantomime ‘Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs’ has now come to a close, with hundreds turning out to join in with the high jinks and…

Issue 291 – In panto with the stars

A FROME performer is playing alongside stars such as Pamela Anderson and Brian Blessed to 3,000 people a day in the country’s best selling panto.…

Issue 291 – A bonanza for senior citizens as they scoop big city prizes

79-year-old Margaret Sims, has won the first prize of a trip to New York to see a Broadway show, in the Frome Memorial Theatre’s Broadway Bonanza raffle.…

Issue 291 – Two new urban groover groups for the Merlin

Due to popular demand for the Urban Groovers youth group, the Merlin Theatre is introducing two brand new street dance groups.…

Issue 291 – Frome Rugby Club Light Years Ahead

Frome Rugby Football Club is benefitting from funding which means that they can now play and train day or night.…

Issue 291 – Griffin gets a taste for publishing!

The Griffin pub in Frome is celebrating their first publication, a cookbook with the recipes donated by locals at the pub.…

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