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Somerset Council responds to Pilton, Castle Cary, Ansford, and Ditcheat's calls for 20mph speed limits

By Laura Linham

28th Mar 2024 | Local News

The council is now in the process of advertising Traffic Regulation Orders for these changes. (Photo: Stock image/Unsplash)

This move is part of a wider initiative by the council to address safety concerns across the county.

Shepton Mallet's public toilets saved from closure

By Laura Linham

28th Mar 2024 | Local News

Commercial Road public toilets, Shepton Mallet (Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence)

Somerset Council had initially announced plans to close several public conveniences across the county as part of cost-cutting measures. .

Shepton Mallet's Minor Injuries Unit to stay put: NHS dismisses relocation rumours

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

28th Mar 2024 | Local News

Shepton Mallet Community Hospital. Image: Google Maps

Local reports suggested the trust was planning to move Shepton Mallet’s MIU from the community hospital on Bucklers Way into the Shape Mendip campus.

Shepton Mallet Community Infants’ School & Nursery upholds 'Good' Ofsted rating

By Laura Linham

27th Mar 2024 | Local News

Shepton Mallet Community Infants’ School & Nursery (Photo: Shepton Mallet Community Infants’ School)

Ofsted inspectors highlighted the exceptional knowledge and caring nature of the nursery staff, ensuring children are well-settled and happy from an early age. .

MP James Heappey resigns as Armed Forces Minister

By Laura Linham

27th Mar 2024 | Local News

James Heappey (Photo: Twitter/James Heappey)

This move follows Heappey's earlier announcement this month of his intentions to step down both as an MP and minister.

West Compton woman to drive ambulance in Medical Life Lines Ukraine convoy

By Anna Wiseman

26th Mar 2024 | Local News

Harriet Sandys at the wheel of an ambulance

A woman from West Compton will be driving an Ambulance to Ukraine as part of a convoy leaving London in May.

Cheesemaker based near Shepton Mallet scoops Best English Cheese at British Cheese Awards

By Anna Wiseman

26th Mar 2024 | Local News

Roger Longman with Nicola Philp from Harvey & Brockless and Julius Longman, Chairman of the British Cheese Awards.

The best English cheese is made near Shepton Mallet according to the judges of the British Cheese Awards, held at the Bath & West Showground on Friday.

How Somerset Council will be spending £9.6m to unlock 18,000 new homes

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

25th Mar 2024 | Local News