News in Shepton Mallet

Following the success of a special walk-in clinic at the large vaccination centre at the Bath and West Showground near Shepton Mallet last weekend, additional walk-in dates are now available.

The second walk-in weekend special follows the latest Government announcement inviting anyone aged 18 and over to book their Covid vaccinations.

It has been a tough week for everyone following the Prime Minister's announcement that the planned full unlocking for June 21 will now be postponed until July 19.

I know how disappointing this must be, but the Delta variant has meant we need a little more time to win the race between the virus and the vaccine.

A new report out this week from Healthwatch Somerset, shows that people who receive care and support at home from the District Nursing Service, would like to see the introduction of weekend and evening visits, but many people are more cautious about the introduction of digital consultations.

The Somerset District Nursing Service (DNS) can be involved with caring for over 1,000 patients each day in their homes, helping them remain in their communities and out of hospital. As the older population in Somerset grows, so does demand for district nursing and community services; this is a key area of development for Somerset's NHS and social care providers.

The Royal Bath and West Society has announced that cider-maker Thatchers will be the title sponsor of this year's Bath and West Country Festival near Shepton Mallet.

Held at the Bath and West Showground on the August Bank Holiday weekend of August 27 to 29, the Bath and West Country Festival replaces the society's usual Royal Bath and West Show for one year only.

The body of a woman was discovered in Shepton Mallet this morning (June 16).

Avon and Somerset Police were called just after 6.30am by a member of the public reporting finding the body of a woman in a public area off Cannard's Grave Road.

Plans have been submitted to Mendip District Council for a house to be built in a garden in Evercreech.

A planning application has been submitted for the building of a dwellinghouse at Greenacres, Prestleigh Road, Evercreech, by Mr and Mrs Miller.

Firefighters from Shepton Mallet are among multiple crews tackling a blaze that originated in a bedroom at a property in Street today (June 15).

Just after 11.15am, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue control received several 999 calls reporting a bedroom on fire in a domestic property in Stoke Road, Street.

The fate of plans for new homes in Coleford will be decided at a public inquiry later this summer.

Gladman Developments was originally refused outline planning permission for 63 new homes on Anchor Road in Coleford, in August 2020.

A local college is opening its doors to future students on Wednesday (June 16) from 5.30pm until 8.30pm to tour the facilities.

This year due to the pandemic, Strode College in Street is taking bookings for guided tours to present its Adult and Higher Education Courses as well as Apprenticeship courses for school leavers.

Feeling Hot! Hot! Hot! What a scorcher of a week!

Summer is finally here and the whole of Somerset has exploded with new growth and life.