Shepton Mallet7 days agoDry summer puts horse racing season under threatDry weather threatens race meetings as trainers and tracks across the West wait for rain.7 days ago29 Aug 2026'Each monster truck jump has the g-force of a car crash'The father and daughter duo thrill crowds with their exhilarating monster truck stunts.29 Aug 202625 Aug 2026Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make ciderSome orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.25 Aug 202631 Jul 2026Man jailed for killing ex's new partner with swordMichael Bretton is jailed for 29 years for killing Craig Hurcombe and burying him in a shallow grave.31 Jul 202631 Jul 2026Spider-Man double calls role 'childhood dream'Teifion Sussex from Somerset said he had always dreamed of playing the friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man31 Jul 202629 Jul 2026Are the West's carnivals under threat?"People do not realise how much these traditions cost to put on."29 Jul 202610 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 2026...
