Shepton Mallet4 days agoNew owners secure future of Shepton Mallet PrisonIt is hoped that the former jail can now be preserved, restored, and developed into a world class heritage attraction. 4 days agoSomerset4 Feb 2025Council considering tighter dog control measuresThe authority launches a public consultation as it considers reintroducing exclusion zones.4 Feb 2025Somerset3 Feb 2025Disused theatre receives seats but future at riskThe venue is given the seats while it awaits funding news to potentially bring it back to life.3 Feb 2025Somerset28 Jan 2025Reform gains first Somerset councillor from ToriesA long-standing Conservative councillor defects to Reform UK in Somerset.28 Jan 2025Somerset26 Jan 2025Book tells story of King George III's adopted sonThe historical fiction novel explores Frederick Blomberg's friendship with the king's son.26 Jan 2025England21 Jan 2025Snowdrop festival hosts Gardeners' Question TimeMore than half a million snowdrop bulbs have been planted ahead of Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival.21 Jan 2025Somerset19 Jan 2025Community fridge saves 24,000 meals from landfillTen tonnes of food including turkeys, carrots and sprouts was diverted in the run-up to Christmas.19 Jan 2025Somerset12 Jan 2025Two people killed and two others injured in crashThe deceased were in a vehicle that collided with another car on the A361 near Cranmore, police say.12 Jan 2025Somerset7 Jan 2025Snow causes transport delays and closes roadsFlights were unable to take off from Bristol Airport for the second time in recent days.7 Jan 2025England