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Shepton Mallet invited to flood experience sharing session by key agencies

By Laura Linham

22nd Feb 2024 | Local News

Flooding in Shepton Mallet (Credit: Shepton Mallet Town Council)

Aimed at gathering firsthand accounts of the flood's effects, this session is set to play a crucial role in shaping future flood response strategies in the area.

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Somerset Council could still go bankrupt within 12 months despite passing a balanced budget

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

22nd Feb 2024 | Local News

Protesters Outside The Canalside In Bridgwater Before The Somerset Council Budget Meeting. Image: Sarah Baker.

Budget passed but a stark warning from officers that without drastic reforms it would have have little choice but to call in commissioners by April 2025.

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Shepton Mallet's weekend: From motorbikes to ghost hunts and classic cinema

By Laura Linham

22nd Feb 2024 | Local News

The classic bike show is at the Bath and West this weekend

Whether your interest lies in the thrill of classic motorcycles or the challenge of quizzes, there's something for everyone this weekend. .

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Support Happy Landings Animal Shelter in the 2024 Movement for Good special draw!

By Beth Simpson

21st Feb 2024 | Local News

Your nomination could be the key to winning £5,000 for the shelter, with a potential additional nomination for £1,000.

By voting, you contribute to the well-being of numerous animals in need. Together, we can make a significant difference in their lives.

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Somerset Council sets balanced budget for 2024/25

By Issued on behalf of Somerset County Council

21st Feb 2024 | Local News

Some of the services initially put forward for savings have been protected through devolution and partnership working with City, Town and Parish Councils.

The numbers : significant savings, increasing Council Tax by 5%, and using reserves (a council’s equivalent of savings). .

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Somerset pub on the market for £1.1million

By Laura Linham

20th Feb 2024 | Local News

The Natterjack Inn

Housed in a two-storey 19th-century building, The Natterjack Inn boasts a cosy lounge bar capable of seating approximately 40 patrons. .

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Somerset braced for heavy showers with Met Office issuing 12-hour weather warning

By Laura Linham

20th Feb 2024 | Local News

Forecasters are predicting an intense deluge to sweep across the area in the early hours of Wednesday. (Photo: Street Fire Station)

This forecast comes after a particularly wet weekend that saw flooding in Croscombe and has already heightened concerns over rising river levels.

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Croscombe villagers call for action after second flood in six weeks

By Laura Linham

19th Feb 2024 | Local News

Emergency services in Croscombe over the weekend: (Credit: Jo Szymkow/Facebook)

Residents in Croscombe are facing further disruption as their homes and businesses have flooded for the second time in a matter of weeks. .

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Teenager in balaclava assaults two boys in Shepton Mallet

By Laura Linham

19th Feb 2024 | Local News

Avon and Somerset Police have responded to the incident with a commitment to engage with the local community as part of their investigation.

The assault occurred on Hitchin Lane between 9pm and 9:30pm, with the boys accompanied by two girls at the time.

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Entries for the Royal Bath & West of England Society’s Farm Vet of the Future award are now OPEN

By Rosie Breakwell

16th Feb 2024 | Local News

Winner Heather Hemingway-Arnold with Joint President Lady Radnor and Society Chairman Catherine Look

The Farm Vet of the Future award for 2023 went to Nottingham University vet student Heather Hemingway-Arnold.

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