News in Shepton Mallet

There are scheduled to be temporary traffic lights at the bottom of Waterloo Road in Shepton Mallet this week.

The multi-way lights are due to be in place at the junction of Waterloo Road/Rectory Road and The Batch from Monday (June 8) to Wednesday (June 10).

These dramatic photos show the intensity of the fire at Lydford-on-Fosse on Friday, and the bravery of the firefighters, including those from Shepton Mallet, who tackled it.

The blaze on Friday afternoon (June 5) was tackled by multiple crews from across the area and these photos, published by Shepton Mallet Nub News with the permission of Rag 'n' Drone Man Photography, show the challenge that faced the firefighters.

The partner of the victim of an attack in Cowl Street, Shepton Mallet, last year has appealed for new witnesses come forward after the police filed the case.

The couple, who have both asked not to be named, have pleaded for any new evidence to be given to the police, following the attack in August 2019.

A Shepton Mallet charity has joined Somerset cricket legend Marcus Trescothick in a new video promoting Mindline Somerset, a confidential listening service with a 24-hour telephone service to give emotional support and counselling to anyone in need and help them find further support.

The service is one of many local mental health projects funded by Somerset Community Foundation's (SCF) Somerset Coronavirus Appeal, and Paula Blight from the Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association (SWEDA) in Shepton Mallet is featured in the video, along with the former England cricketer.

Firefighters from Shepton Mallet were among multiple crews who tackled a workshop blaze in Lydford-on-Fosse yesterday (June 5).

Just after 5.30pm yesterday, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service control received a call reporting a vehicle inside a workshop on fire in Lydford-on-Fosse.

Two crews extinguished a fire at the Valley Sawmills site in Holwell this afternoon.

At about 12.45pm, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called to a report of a fire at Valley Sawmills.

Drivers could soon be fined £100 for leaving their engine running in Shepton Mallet's car parks or other public locations.

Mendip District Council is exploring various options to improve the district's air quality as part of its plans to become carbon-neutral by 2030.

The police are investigating the cause of a fire at the Bell Hotel in Shepton Mallet early this morning (June 5).

Police were alerted to a fire at the Bell Hotel in Shepton Mallet High Street by Devon and Somerset Fire Service at about 5.30am today.

A planning application has been submitted for an extra Portakabin classroom to be installed at St Paul's Junior School in Shepton Mallet.

The application for temporary planning permission for the installation of a Portakabin to be used as additional classroom space for a period of three years at the school in Paul Street was submitted by head teacher Chris Partridge.

Three men have been charged in connection with a series of lead thefts from churches across Somerset, including from the Church of St Mary in Chesterblade.

In a joint investigation with Lincolnshire Police, the three men have been charged with conspiracy to steal between August 2018 and March 2020. The charge partly relates to 11 offences of theft from churches in the force area