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Residents at St Cecilia care home in Somerset were uplifted by a visit from Bluey, a gentle cob horse, organised by staff, bringing joy and connection.

16th Jul 2025

Collett Park in Shepton Mallet earns the esteemed Green Flag Award (Supplied)

Collett Park earns Green Flag Award as one of the UK’s best green spaces

Shepton Mallet park recognised for excellence in maintenance, accessibility and community value.

16th Jul 2025

Shepton Mallet residents warned: avoid putting gas canisters in recycling bins. (Supplied)

Shepton Mallet residents urged not to bin gas canisters after serious fire scare

16th Jul 2025

Cathy Cass RHAD MSc - Clinical Scientist Audiologist for South West Hearing Care

Local hearing care practice appoints new Clinical Scientist Audiologist

15th Jul 2025

Plans for nine bungalows at Tadley Acres in Shepton Mallet face divided local opinion, as Somerset Council's decision nears.

Tadley Acres development draws mixed response from Shepton Mallet residents

15th Jul 2025

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust considers reducing inpatient beds at Glastonbury’s West Mendip Hospital by a third.

Local hospital beds at risk under new NHS proposals

15th Jul 2025

The group, dubbed “corporate convicts,” were “sentenced” for fictional crimes and given a serious task: to raise £800 in bail within 24 hours to secure their release (Photo: Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance)

Jailbirds raise over £9,000 for air ambulance in Shepton Mallet Prison challenge

15th Jul 2025

Nub News is changing the face of local news in the UK

Nub News launches national partnership advertising opportunity

14th Jul 2025

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Including massage in your summer routine doesn’t mean weekly appointments

Massage Therapy for Muscle Recovery After Summer Sports and Hikes

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The best summers are spent moving, playing, and feeling strong — not stuck recovering

Stay Injury-Free This Summer: How to Make the Most of Your Sport Without Setbacks

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Shepton Manager Aaron Seviour (File photo: Colin Andrews)

Shepton edge five-goal thriller to keep play-off hopes alive

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Blazey blitz dents Shepton’s play-off push

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Matt Morris (17) shoots and scores the only goal of the game. (Colin Andrews)

Morris Magic Seals Shepton Win Over Bridgwater

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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.

Property of the Week: A Georgian gem in the heart of Somerton

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