Frome1 day agoFrustration as towns miss out on culture prizeNo places in Somerset make the shortlist for the UK's first Town of Culture accolade for 2028.1 day ago1 day ago'Low risk' asbestos to be removed from shop car parkSmall amounts of debris found outside the fire site will be removed as a precaution, says the council. 1 day ago3 Jul 2026Police investigate 'suspicious' fire at derelict siteFirefighters believe the blaze at one of Somerset's most "significant regeneration opportunities" was deliberate.3 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Festival hails 'extraordinary support' in 25th yearThe festival began in 2001, and this year sees acts such as Kiki Dee and Tony Robinson performing.3 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Investigation launched after fire at derelict siteThe community group planning to redevelop it say it is "a tragic loss of an iconic building".2 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Building 'at risk of collapse' as fire ragesCrews are currently fighting a fire at an abandoned building in a Somerset town. 1 Jul 20267 Jun 2026Singer celebrates weight loss at bodybuilding eventJane Bennett is entering her first competition after the sport helped her lose nearly 10 stone. 7 Jun 20264 Jun 2026Leisure centres saved from closure by council dealFreedom Leisure will take on running the five centres across the county, it is confirmed.4 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Dozens take part in Kate Bush flashmobAround 100 people dressed up as Kate Bush danced to Running Up That Hill on Catherine Hill in Frome.2 Jun 2026...
