Issue 295 – Frome’s Person of the Year revealed
FROME’S Person of the Year 2009 has been revealed as Memorial Theatre stalwart Humphrey Barnes.
Issue 295 – Roadworks threaten traffic chaos to Frome
A series of roadworks taking place in Frome have resulted in lengthy tailbacks and traffic standstills in the town.
Issue 295 – Anger as Marks & Spencer hikes parking charges
TRADERs in Frome have hit out at new parking charges introduced to Marks & Spencer’s car park, accusing the company of damaging the local economy.
Issue 295 – Frome FM to host election Question Time
With the General Election now just a few weeks around the corner, FromeFM is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an election Question Time programme within which Frome people can ask questions of the election candidates.
Issue 295 – Young actor chosen to perform at Shakespeare’s Globe
A promising young actor from Frome has been selected to perform at Shakespeare's Globe in London, as part of the fifth annual Sam Wanamaker Festival on Sunday 21st March.
Issue 295 – Book deal for first time Frome author
A DEBUT author from Frome has secured a three book deal with HarperCollins, and is launching her first book in the town next week.
Issue 295 – Local scientist at Downing Street
Frome scientist Nicky Fleming was recently invited to Downing Street to celebrate her individual contribution to the NHS and the launch of a new book ‘Extraordinary You – Science in Healthcare’. Two years ago Nicky won the NHS Healthcare Scientist of the Year award for Innovation.
Issue 295 – New-look Frome Festival Feast
Frome Festival’s free outdoor food and music event relaunches this year with a new name in a new location. The renamed Frome Festival Feast moves to Market Yard and takes place on Saturday 10th July.
Issue 295 – Damon Hooton stands for MP
FROME'S mayor will stand for parliament in the forthcoming general election.
Issue 295 – Affordable housing estate gets thumbs up
Flourish Homes’ plans to build 97 affordable homes for rent and a 36-unit extra care scheme in Frome is one step nearer after planning permission was granted at a planning committee last week.