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Campaigners in Wells criticise Somerset Council for inadequate planning on accessible housing, neglecting wheelchair users' needs, per recent research.
Campaigners say Somerset failing on accessible homes

16th Mar 2026   |   

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Over three years, residential burglaries rose to 3,884 in 2025 (File photo)
Somerset burglaries rise to nearly 3,900 a year

15th Mar 2026   |   

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Somerset Council confirms funding for pilot service linking Glastonbury with Castle Cary station, though start date remains unclear. (Photo: Daniel Mumby)
Glastonbury–Castle Cary bus link backed for trial after council funding

13th Mar 2026   |   

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Somerset Council struggles to identify over 2,300 empty homes due to pending system development, relying on council tax records meanwhile, amid efforts to curb property vacancies.
Somerset Council cannot say where 2,300 empty homes are

13th Mar 2026   |   

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BBC Radio 1's Greg James cycles through Shepton Mallet today, March 13, in a 1,000-km fundraising tandem ride for Comic Relief, finishing in Edinburgh next week.
Shepton Mallet: Greg James to cycle through town today

13th Mar 2026   |   

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The local job market offers diverse roles this week, including accountancy, engineering, and management positions across Wells, Glastonbury, Street, and Shepton Mallet (Unsplash)
Jobs round-up: spreadsheets, spanners and the sort of shift pattern that ruins your sleep but pays for the heating

13th Mar 2026   |   

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Tickets are on sale for the Bath & West Food & Drink Festival at Shepton Mallet on March 21-22, 2026 (Supplied)
Everything you need to know about the Bath & West Food Festival

12th Mar 2026   |   

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From March 12-16, various community events span across Shepton, Glastonbury, Wells, and more, including talks, networking, drone shows, fairs, and live music.
What's on in Shepton: Repair cafés, race night and a sky full of drones

12th Mar 2026   |   

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Police increase school patrols in Wells and Shepton due to unsafe parking reports at drop-off times, urging drivers to follow safety rules.
Police warn drivers over unsafe school parking

11th Mar 2026   |   

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Residents of Shepton Mallet can collect free rescued items at Swag Bag Saturday on March 14, 10am-12pm, at 50 High Street. Bring a bag.
Shepton free ‘Swag Bag Saturday’ returns this weekend

11th Mar 2026   |   

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Moons Hill Quarry (Photo: Wainwright Aggreigates
Shepton: quarry expansion approved until 2056

11th Mar 2026   |   

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Residents of Shepton Mallet can join free skateboarding and scooter sessions with Team Rubicon on Wednesday, 11 March, at the town's pump track from 2:30 pm. (Photo: Team Rubicon)
Shepton Mallet pump track hosts free Team Rubicon event

10th Mar 2026   |   

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Shepton Mallet will host Ice Rock Winterfest 2026 at Bath & West Showground from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September, (Unsplash)
Shepton Mallet gears up for Ice Rock metal festival in September

10th Mar 2026   |   

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A motorcyclist in his 50s died in a collision with a lorry on the A37 near Shepton Mallet on Friday, 6 March. (File photo)
Motorcyclist dies after A37 crash

10th Mar 2026   |   

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Whitstone School in Shepton Mallet praised for strong leadership, teaching, and pupil support in January 2026 peer review; improvement efforts continue. (Image supplied)
Shepton Mallet’s Whitstone School praised in glowing review

10th Mar 2026   |   

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