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Shepton Mallet embraces outdoor spirit with "Shepton Walks" to beat January blues

By Laura Linham

20th Dec 2023 | Local News

Walks are scheduled every Sunday in January

This initiative, in collaboration with Shepton Mallet Town Council, features a series of guided outdoor walks throughout January.

Castle Cary Station Car Park Closure: Three-month disruption ahead for Somerset rail users

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

20th Dec 2023 | Local News

Notice Advertising The Closure Of The Eastern Car Park At Castle Cary Railway Station. CREDIT: Daniel Mumby.

The rail operator has now announced that the station car park will shut from January 5, 2024 for up to three months.

Somerset confronts the harsh realities of road fatalities and injuries

By Laura Linham

20th Dec 2023 | Local News

In total, these incidents tragically affected 201 people through death or serious harm.

Steady accident numbers in 2022 reveal ongoing challenges in road safety and the value of vigilance.

Shepton Mallet Unites for The Amulet: Overwhelming community support fuels theatre comeback hopes

By Laura Linham

19th Dec 2023 | Local News

The recent public survey, which has so far had 330 responses, revealed an emphatic 87% support for restoring the theatre as a community hub.

Castle Cary and Evercreech at the forefront of Somerset's major housing developments in 2024

By Laura Linham

19th Dec 2023 | Local News

In addition to these key sites, several other significant developments across Somerset are also awaiting approval.

The former BMI complex in Castle Cary could see 81 new homes, while Evercreech's Prestleigh Road is poised for 120 homes.

Hate crime figures fall in Avon and Somerset, bucking national upward trend

By Laura Linham

19th Dec 2023 | Local News

In Avon and Somerset, the majority of hate crimes in 2022/23 were racially motivated.

Local figures still mark a 23% increase from the statistics five years ago, in 2017/18. .

Christmas supermarket hours 2023: Your guide to Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury, and Wells store openings

By Laura Linham

19th Dec 2023 | Local News

Get ready for the Christmas supermarket scrum

Stay ahead of the festive rush: Your essential guide to Christmas supermarket hours in Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury, and Wells!.

Shepton Mallet's Shambles Carnival Club seeks new talent

By Laura Linham

18th Dec 2023 | Local News

Become part of the Shambles Carnival Club family

Shambles Carnival Club welcomes anyone keen to contribute to the carnival spirit, and say they are always looking for new members. .

Glastonbury Festival achieves record charity donation in 2023

By Laura Linham

18th Dec 2023 | Local News

An Oxfam steward at Glastonbury Festival

The festival has significantly impacted numerous causes and communities both within the UK and internationally.

Shepton Mallet lights up the night with spectacular lantern parade

By Laura Linham

18th Dec 2023 | Local News

The Shepton Mallet Lantern Parade (Credit: The Shepton Mallet Lantern Parade)

The creativity on display was breathtaking, with lanterns of all shapes and sizes bobbing through the streets towards the Market Cross. .

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