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From hard times to new beginnings: Shepton Mallet family business thrives through retail incubator programme

By Laura Linham

17th Sep 2024 | Local News

The Barnes family credit the incubator scheme with transforming their lives. (Interim Spaces)

Local family turns small venture into thriving business with support from Shepton Mallet’s retail incubator.

Parents in Shepton Mallet urged to apply for school places as deadlines approach

By Laura Linham

17th Sep 2024 | Local News

Parents in Shepton Mallet reminded to apply for 2025 school places (File photo)

Apply on time: Shepton Mallet parents encouraged to submit school choices. .

Historic Bell Inn saved as a community asset in Shepton Mallet

By Laura Linham

16th Sep 2024 | Local News

The Bell Inn, now listed as an Asset of Community Value, stands boarded up in Shepton Mallet, with hopes of restoration and revival led by the local community. (LL)

Community-led campaign secures Asset of Community Value (ACV) status for Shepton Mallet’s iconic Bell Inn, giving residents the chance to reclaim the pub.

From farm to front street: The Little Farm Shed graduates to permanent shop in Shepton Mallet

By Laura Linham

16th Sep 2024 | Local News

The Little Farm Shed will be moving to a new location at 9 Market Place, Shepton Mallet. (Supplied)

Family business marks first success of retail incubator project by moving to newly leased high street location.

Nearly £30m in Somerset council tax left unpaid over the last three years

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

16th Sep 2024 | Local News

Somerset Council has been unable to collect almost £30m in council tax over the past three years, with significant amounts written off as uncollectable. (LDRS)

Somerset Council faces mounting uncollected tax debt as figures show millions written off and owed across the county.

We're Missing the Mark on Tackling Knife Crime

By Kerry Farmer

16th Sep 2024 | Opinion

Kerry Farmer, Founder, Resilience Voyage

"Talk of tougher sentences for carrying knives, banning knife purchases, and mandatory prison sentences for those caught with knives is a start." .

Somerset residents urged to have their say on Council Tax support changes

By Laura Linham

15th Sep 2024 | Local News

Somerset Council declared a financial emergency in November 2023 due to rising costs of key services.

Public consultation on proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction scheme closes 1 October.

£48,902 mechanical fitter role leads job openings in Shepton Mallet this week

By Laura Linham

14th Sep 2024 | Local News

There’s a role available for night shift CCTV operators near Castle Cary (File photo)

A mechanical fitter position offering £48,902 a year highlights the exciting job opportunities available in Shepton Mallet and surrounding areas this week.

Somerset Comic Con 2024: Meet Greg Austin and Dominic Carter at the Bath & West Showground

By Laura Linham

13th Sep 2024 | Local News