Shepton Mallet49 mins agoMan guilty of killing ex's new partner with swordMichael Bretton is found guilty of killing Craig Hurcombe before burying him in a shallow grave.49 mins ago10 hrs agoSpider-Man double calls role 'childhood dream'Teifion Sussex from Somerset said he had always dreamed of playing the friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man10 hrs ago2 days agoAre the West's carnivals under threat?"People do not realise how much these traditions cost to put on."2 days ago10 Jul 2026Frustration as towns miss out on culture prizeNo places in Somerset make the shortlist for the UK's first Town of Culture accolade for 2028.10 Jul 20269 Jul 2026Railway route named as one of UK's favourite pathsThe path will eventually run uninterrupted from the coast in Yatton to Somerset's Shepton Mallet.9 Jul 202623 Jun 2026Businesses damaged by flash floodThe community has rallied round to support many of the business affected.23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026Extreme weather causes blaze and shuts airportLightning set a roof on fire during a thunderstorm and thousands of travellers had their journeys disrupted.23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026Timelapse shows speed of flash flooding in Oakhill, SomersetTorrential rain and flash flooding was captured on a doorbell cam in Oakhill, Somerset.23 Jun 202610 Jun 2026Carnival reveals dramatic change to help save cashShepton Carnival says for the first time ever it will not be able to pay appearance or prize money.10 Jun 2026...
