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Whitelake River with Glastonbury Tor in the distance. CREDIT: Somerset Rivers Authority.

Somerset steps in with £300k after river maintenance cutbacks

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Shepton Mallet police say street drinking and anti-social behaviour have increased, with more foot patrols planned where operationally possible. (File photo)

Shepton police plan more patrols over street drinking

21st Aug 2026 |

Shepton venues could create around 50 new jobs

21st Aug 2026 |

A Multi Skilled Engineer is being sought by a Somerset food and drink manufacturer

Jobs in Shepton: Night shifts, HGVs and a job that involves hosting people at home

21st Aug 2026 |

Pilton farm building could become eight homes near Shepton (file photo)

Eight homes planned in farm building near Shepton

21st Aug 2026 |

Shepton Mallet Whitstone School GCSE results 2026 (Supplied)

Shepton students celebrate strong GCSE results at Whitstone

20th Aug 2026 |

Shepton Mallet councillors have recommended refusal of the proposed McDonald's drive-thru in its current 24-hour form, despite backing the development in principle.

Shepton councillors oppose 24-hour McDonald's plan

20th Aug 2026 |

. Here are some of the events still running or taking place over the coming days. (Unsplash)

What's on: Shepton Mallet rounds off August with outdoor singing, woodland adventures and more

20th Aug 2026 |

Somerset steps in with £300k after river maintenance cutbacks

3 hours ago |

Shepton police plan more patrols over street drinking

21st Aug 2026 |

Shepton venues could create around 50 new jobs

21st Aug 2026 |

Jobs in Shepton: Night shifts, HGVs and a job that involves hosting people at home 21st Aug 2026

Eight homes planned in farm building near Shepton 21st Aug 2026

Shepton students celebrate strong GCSE results at Whitstone 20th Aug 2026

Shepton councillors oppose 24-hour McDonald's plan 20th Aug 2026

What's on: Shepton Mallet rounds off August with outdoor singing, woodland adventures and more 20th Aug 2026

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New boss Craig Loxton marks return with 6-4 Boxing Day win as Shepton Mallet thrill crowd in 10-goal home clash thriller

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Hat-trick hero Jack Bray-Evans sinks Shepton Mallet as Newquay claim three points in tough away encounter.

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A charming Georgian home in the heart of Somerton, full of period character and potential—on the market with Sandersons Wells.

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