Shepton Mallet6 days agoFrustration as towns miss out on culture prizeNo places in Somerset make the shortlist for the UK's first Town of Culture accolade for 2028.6 days ago7 days agoRailway route named as one of UK's favourite pathsThe path will eventually run uninterrupted from the coast in Yatton to Somerset's Shepton Mallet.7 days ago23 Jun 2026Businesses damaged by flash floodThe community has rallied round to support many of the business affected.23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026Extreme weather causes blaze and shuts airportLightning set a roof on fire during a thunderstorm and thousands of travellers had their journeys disrupted.23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026Timelapse shows speed of flash flooding in Oakhill, SomersetTorrential rain and flash flooding was captured on a doorbell cam in Oakhill, Somerset.23 Jun 202610 Jun 2026Carnival reveals dramatic change to help save cashShepton Carnival says for the first time ever it will not be able to pay appearance or prize money.10 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 202629 May 2026Wurzels headline Glastonbury tent at farm showThe Wurzels were among three bands to perform in the Pilton Tent on the show's first day.29 May 202624 May 2026Projectionist's family loans cinema gems to exhibitionKen Steel worked at Midsomer Norton's Palladium from 1944 and artefacts have now gone on show.24 May 2026...
