The Mid-Somerset Agricultural Society has successfully secured planning permission to begin work on its new site to host the annual Mid-Somerset Show in Shepton Mallet.

After the purchase of the land between Cannard's Grave Road and Dark Lane in Shepton Mallet last August, the society has been working to secure planning permission to build a permanent building on the site.

The new building will contain an office, kitchen area, meeting room, toilets and a large storage space.

Chairman of the Mid-Somerset Agricultural Show, Ian Harvey, said: "We're very excited we can now begin the next chapter of the Mid-Somerset Show.

"The new building will give us a permanent home and help us to run the show far more efficiently. And most importantly, of course, it will secure the future of the show for generations to come."

The new site will now be closer to the Cannard's Grave roundabout and will offer better access for vehicles. This year's show takes place on Sunday August 16.