This Christmas was many things. Joyful, chaotic, emotional, funny, and at times very hard. It was our first Christmas without Ben, and I won’t pretend that wasn’t tough. I didn’t quite realise how much it would hit me until it did.

Winter demand is rising for Fair Frome. Charity lead Lenka Grimes shares how food banks, warm meals and support services are helping local people.

There’s something about Christmas in Frome that sneaks up on you. It doesn’t arrive all at once in a blaze of tinsel and noise. Instead, it unfolds gently. A wreath here. A small hand clutching yours there. A pair of headphones and a spontaneous conga through a supermarket when you least expect it.

There is something about the Frome Independent Market at Christmas-time that never fails to deliver - it’s a lovely mix of bustle, sparkle and slight chaos. Today it brought all of that plus a generous helping of rain.

It has been a few days now since the fire on Marigold Road and the shock in the community is still very real. On Wednesday evening a blaze ripped through a block of flats, forcing residents to evacuate as flames and thick smoke filled the night sky.

December in Frome has arrived in its usual style - full of sparkle, drizzle and the kind of well-meaning plans that end with me sprinting between events, carrying microphones, snacks and a mild sense of panic.

A Different Kind of Podcast This month’s When in Frome podcast is a little different. After the loss of our son, Ben, it didn’t feel right to carry on as normal - but nor did I want to stay silent. So, Sonia and I sat down together to talk about grief, and about the kindness of friends and neighbours that’s carried us through these past few weeks. Daisy & Sonia The Power of Small Gestures It’s hard to describe how much those small gestures mean: a home-cooked meal left on th

A Carnival to Remember This month has been a bit of a whirlwind here in Frome. The absolute highlight was Frome Carnival – what a spectacle! The streets were alive with people, brightly lit floats, majorettes twirling their batons, and fire engines letting off their sirens. The Westway Precinct came alive with a sound system that had the whole crowd dancing – it felt a bit like Frome’s version of Notting Hill Carnival, and having the whole When in Frome podcast team there wit

September brings a wave of nostalgia. It reminds me of the first day of term, filled with the scent of new pencils and the thrill of a blank notebook. The excitement of returning to a routine after a long summer break is palpable. Even now, that "back to school" feeling inspires me to embark on new projects and look forward with renewed determination. Celebrating Renewal on the When in Frome Podcast This month on the When in Frome podcast , we celebrate stories that embody re

August always feels like a slightly slower month – time to catch your breath, get outside, maybe even switch off (just a little). This month on the When in Frome podcast, we’ve done exactly that - slowing the pace, tuning into some of the town’s quieter stories, and heading underground… quite literally.

Introducing - Daisy I’ll be honest—this month’s episode of When in Frome is fashionably late. The reason? I blame Glastonbury . After a few days of mud, music, and magic in a field with 200,000 others, it took me a little while to swap the glitter for a microphone. But I’m back! I’ve brought the July edition of When in Frome with me. It’s packed with stories from right here in town, just as joyful (and occasionally chaotic) as any festival field. The Build-Up to Frome Festi