A historic steam locomotive is making a return to the tracks after a 14-year restoration project. The Watercress Line has announced that the SR Merchant Navy class locomotive, No. 35005 Canadian ...

NEW owners have officially acquired Shepton Mallet Prison, the world's oldest prison, and plan to turn it into something bigger and better. The Somerset prison, which has faced an uncertain future ...

Shepton Mallet Prison, which dates back to 1610, has long faced an uncertain future. However, the purchase means the former jail can now be preserved, restored, and potentially developed into a ...

One of the fascinating aspects of being actively involved in firing and running steam locomotives was discovering that each one had its own personality. In the case of a class of engines, sometimes ...

Somerset's new Local Plan won't be completed until the spring of 2029 - one year later than originally intended. A Local Plan allocates sites across a given local authority area for new housing ...

Visitors will be able to taste some of the best treats the South West has to offer at The Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet, which will also stage the 29th British and Irish Cheese Awards.