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Shepton Mallet offers events from garden tours to jazz festivals and a country-themed show from September 24 to 27.

Country music and autumn creativity head Shepton's weekend

24th Sep 2026 |

he A361 remains closed near West Pennard after a campervan was destroyed by fire, with road repairs expected to take some time.(Photo: SM Fire Station)

A361 closed after campervan destroyed near West Pennard

23rd Sep 2026 |

Shepton Mallet's Christmas card competition is open, with the winner getting the chance to switch on the town's Christmas tree lights.

Shepton Christmas card winner to switch on town lights

23rd Sep 2026 |

Bruton School for Girls could be transformed into a rural skills and innovation campus under plans being developed for the 34-acre site.

Bruton girls' school could become rural skills campus

23rd Sep 2026 |

Christina Edgar-Hiatt has been appointed chief officer at Shepton Mallet Town Council, bringing previous experience from councils in Gloucestershire and Burford.

Shepton Mallet council appoints new chief officer

23rd Sep 2026 |

: The Draycott closure is finally due to lift, but roadworks and traffic lights remain across the Mendip area.

Mendip roadworks: A371 reopens as delays continue

22nd Sep 2026 |

Bowlish Infant School in Shepton Mallet was praised for its caring culture and safeguarding, but Ofsted raised concerns over attendance, SEND and teaching.

School praised for care but told to improve

22nd Sep 2026 |

Wells and Mendip Hills MP Tessa Munt has raised concerns in Parliament about the costs facing families left with retirement properties.

MP raises retirement housing costs in Parliament

22nd Sep 2026 |

Dancing shoes at the ready with Make the Sunshine

22nd Sep 2026 |

Shepton Mallet's annual Snowdrop Festival poetry and photography competitions are now open for entries for 2027.

Shepton Mallet snowdrop competitions open for 2027

22nd Sep 2026 |

Shepton Mallet residents living with Parkinson's can access a new online exercise programme designed around the condition.

Shepton Mallet Parkinson's exercise programme launches

21st Sep 2026 |

Somerset SEND school transfers improve as backlog falls

Somerset SEND transfers improve as 31 await school places

21st Sep 2026 |

Somerset Council staff sickness reaches 41,822 days (File photo)

Somerset Council staff sickness tops 41,000 days

21st Sep 2026 | 2

Shepton Mallet Eastfield closes for 33 days for gas works

Shepton Mallet road closes for 33 days for gas works

21st Sep 2026 |

Here is this week's Wells weather forecast provided by Mr Data

Weather forecast for this week in Wells - 21 Sep to 27 Sep

21st Sep 2026 |

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