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Laura Summers says the two venues form part of a bigger vision for the Somerset town she wants to give back to.

Somerset entrepreneur, 24, to open second nightlife venue in town

Another photo of the major blaze in the Shepton Mallet area.

Another photo of the major blaze in the Shepton Mallet area.

Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset business owner left feeling 'resigned' after deliberate fire

Saraya the Doberman with baby Alexander.

Saraya the Doberman with baby Alexander.

Family dog alerted Somerset mum to baby's rare heart condition

Progress being made on the Strawberry Line in Somerset.

Progress being made on the Strawberry Line in Somerset.

Strawberry Line

Popular Strawberry Line extension takes major step forward in Somerset

Dobbies Garden Centre in Shepton Mallet will support Alzheimer’s Research UK with its Christmas Charity Shopping Night on Thursday, November 26

Dobbies Garden Centre in Shepton Mallet will support Alzheimer’s Research UK with its Christmas Charity Shopping Night on Thursday, November 26

Alzheimer's Research UK

Shepton Mallet garden centre to host charity Christmas shopping night

Doberman Saraya began behaving completely out of character around six-month-old Alexander

Doberman Saraya began behaving completely out of character around six-month-old Alexander

Charity Fundraiser

Somerset mum says beloved Doberman helped save her baby’s life

Storm Austen hits Somerset as strong winds and rain cause disruption - LIVE

Storm Austen hits Somerset as strong winds and rain cause disruption - LIVE

RECAP: Storm Austen hits Somerset as strong winds and rain cause disruption

The popular Shepton Mallet show, which features window displays from businesses in the Somerset town, has been postponed until next year.

The popular Shepton Mallet show, which features window displays from businesses in the Somerset town, has been postponed until next year.

Organisers ‘devastated’ to cancel Somerset high street event ahead of storm

The interior of Shepton Mallet Prison, where thousands of unfortunate souls have toiled away over the centuries

The interior of Shepton Mallet Prison, where thousands of unfortunate souls have toiled away over the centuries

Update issued on rumoured hotel plans for historic Somerset prison

Bowlish Infant School in Shepton Mallet was delivered a mixed Ofsted report

Bowlish Infant School in Shepton Mallet was delivered a mixed Ofsted report

'High suspensions' cause Ofsted concern at Somerset infant school

Avon and Somerset Police

Two teens among three arrested after phone stolen and vehicle taken in Somerset

His Majesty’s lord-lieutenant of Somerset, Mohammed Saddiq, alongside Major Kym Booker

His Majesty’s lord-lieutenant of Somerset, Mohammed Saddiq, alongside Major Kym Booker

Shepton Mallet volunteer honoured for 15 years supporting young people

Local Councillor Claire Sully says residents are reporting loud revving, late-night car meets and

Local Councillor Claire Sully says residents are reporting loud revving, late-night car meets and

Antisocial car meets

Residents plagued by ‘boy racers’ near busy car wash as police take action

Whitstone School, Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

Whitstone School, Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

Key areas at Somerset school 'need attention' according to new Ofsted report

Paul Johns, 61.

Paul Johns, 61.

Taunton Crown Court

Somerset 'fraudster' who stole more than £29,000 from vulnerable widow jailed

Gough's Cave is where Cheddar Man, the oldest skeleton found in the UK, was discovered

Gough's Cave is where Cheddar Man, the oldest skeleton found in the UK, was discovered

Three Somerset sites named among Britain's spookiest places in new guide

Shepton Mallet fire crews at the 400-year-old former prison.

Shepton Mallet fire crews at the 400-year-old former prison.

Why there was significant emergency service presence at Somerset attraction

The Town Yard has opened its doors in Shepton Mallet.

The Town Yard has opened its doors in Shepton Mallet.

New Somerset venue opens with sports bar, arcade and huge food challenges

The incident occurred on the A361 East Compton Road in Shepton Mallet.

The incident occurred on the A361 East Compton Road in Shepton Mallet.

Crashed car set on fire on Somerset A-road as police investigate suspected arson

An air ambulance landed following a collision on a stretch of the busy A371 in Somerset.

An air ambulance landed following a collision on a stretch of the busy A371 in Somerset.

Air ambulance lands on Somerset A-road after serious crash

Kilver Court Gardens is among the Somerset gardens set to open to the public for a period in September

Kilver Court Gardens is among the Somerset gardens set to open to the public for a period in September

National Garden Scheme

Five Somerset gardens opening to the public this September

Councillors Richard Wilkins and Ros Wyke at the opening of a new Strawberry Line section in Cheddar

Councillors Richard Wilkins and Ros Wyke at the opening of a new Strawberry Line section in Cheddar

Popular Somerset walking route crowned Britain's favourite path

Arrest footage of Joseph Gibson (Met Police).

Arrest footage of Joseph Gibson (Met Police).

Avon and Somerset Police

Victim left with £1 after Somerset man who pretended to have cancer conned them

Police want to identify the three men pictured

Police want to identify the three men pictured

Avon and Somerset Police

Police hunt for thieves after designer handbags stolen from Somerset shop

Joseph Gibson, 35.

Joseph Gibson, 35.

Bristol Crown Court

Somerset man who conned victims out of £70k by pretending to have cancer is jailed

Cannard's Grave roundabout near Shepton Mallet, whether the single-vehicle crash took place

Cannard's Grave roundabout near Shepton Mallet, whether the single-vehicle crash took place

Avon and Somerset Police

Air ambulance lands at scene of crash on key Somerset A-road

The incident was reported at Cannard's Grave Roundabout this morning.

The incident was reported at Cannard's Grave Roundabout this morning.

RECAP - Somerset A-road reopened after crash

The farm barns could be converted into single story homes.

The farm barns could be converted into single story homes.

Plans to convert farm buildings into eight homes in Somerset village

A motorcyclist in his 60s was injured in a collision with a lorry on the A37.

A motorcyclist in his 60s was injured in a collision with a lorry on the A37.

Avon and Somerset Police

Motorcyclist left injured after crash with lorry on major Somerset A-road

UCS College Group students celebrate their A-Level results last year.

UCS College Group students celebrate their A-Level results last year.

A-Level Results

A-level results day 2026: Celebrating students' hard work

Oake, Bradford & Nynehead Church of England Primary School in Oake

Oake, Bradford & Nynehead Church of England Primary School in Oake

Department for Education

All 45 Somerset schools being repaired this summer using £3.4m grant

The Shepton Mallet Brick Festival is set to take place on Sunday, September 20, at the Bath and West Showground

The Shepton Mallet Brick Festival is set to take place on Sunday, September 20, at the Bath and West Showground

Details revealed for Shepton Mallet Brick Festival

Truckfest South West will roll into the Royal Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet during the August Bank Holiday weekend

Truckfest South West will roll into the Royal Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet during the August Bank Holiday weekend

Trucking festival returning to Shepton Mallet during August Bank Holiday

Tom Holland was filming in several locations, including Glasgow, last year.

Tom Holland was filming in several locations, including Glasgow, last year.

The Somerset man playing a 'big part' in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

The Thatched Cottage Inn, Shepton Mallet, closed at the weekend.

The Thatched Cottage Inn, Shepton Mallet, closed at the weekend.

Historic Somerset pub set to reopen following sudden closure

The entrance to the proposed site in Wanstrow, where a lack of clear legal ownership has created concern over access arrangements.

The entrance to the proposed site in Wanstrow, where a lack of clear legal ownership has created concern over access arrangements.

Appeal after bid to build new housing development in Somerset village fails

McDonald's has submitted plans to build a new restaurant in Shepton Mallet

McDonald's has submitted plans to build a new restaurant in Shepton Mallet

McDonald's unveils plans to build new restaurant in another Somerset town

A distinctive 1973 green Austin Mini pick-up was stolen in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

A distinctive 1973 green Austin Mini pick-up was stolen in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

Avon and Somerset Police

Police appeal after classic Mini car stolen from trading estate

The Trust say they want to ensure the site’s wildlife, history and nature-friendly farming practices can continue.

The Trust say they want to ensure the site’s wildlife, history and nature-friendly farming practices can continue.

Race to save one of Somerset's rarest habitats in multi-million pound appeal

A new veterinary surgery is opening in Shepton Mallet.

A new veterinary surgery is opening in Shepton Mallet.

Big update as huge new veterinary surgery takes shape in Somerset

The Prestleigh Inn near Shepton Mallet has been prosecuted for fire safety failures

The Prestleigh Inn near Shepton Mallet has been prosecuted for fire safety failures

Bed and Breakfast

Somerset bed and breakfast ordered to pay £33,700 by court - here's why

The 'Kids Go Free & Eat Free' promotion at Shepton Mallet Prison is valid until Tuesday, September 1

The 'Kids Go Free & Eat Free' promotion at Shepton Mallet Prison is valid until Tuesday, September 1

Cultural attractions

Top Somerset tourist attraction offering free entry for kids this summer

A screening of England's next World Cup fixture is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

A screening of England's next World Cup fixture is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

England football

What's on in South and East Somerset: July 10-16, 2026

Strawberry Line Society chairman Mick Fletcher near the new Cheddar Yeo bridge

Strawberry Line Society chairman Mick Fletcher near the new Cheddar Yeo bridge

Somerset cycle route could be crowned Britain's favourite path

An evening with Sir Tony Robinson is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

An evening with Sir Tony Robinson is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: July 3-9, 2026

Somerset athlete earns Team England spot for Glasgow 2026

A rare grasshopper (pictured) was found in a Somerset garden.

A rare grasshopper (pictured) was found in a Somerset garden.

'Extremely rare' pink grasshopper found in Somerset garden

The Amulet theatre in Shepton Mallet

The Amulet theatre in Shepton Mallet

Somerset Council

Six-year battle to turn Somerset theatre into homes ends in defeat for developer

Indicative design of the yurts within the planned campsite on Piers Road in Cranmore

Indicative design of the yurts within the planned campsite on Piers Road in Cranmore

New glamping site planned near Somerset heritage railway

BBC film crews filmed at a Somerset park for an upcoming show.

BBC film crews filmed at a Somerset park for an upcoming show.

Somerset town set to feature in BBC TV show

The former Greencore factory on the B3081 Prestleigh Road in Evercreech

The former Greencore factory on the B3081 Prestleigh Road in Evercreech

Somerset Council

Fresh bid to build 110 homes on Somerset factory site which closed in 2018

Croscombe CofE Primary School has addressed closure rumours

Croscombe CofE Primary School has addressed closure rumours

Primary Schools

Historic Somerset village school speaks out over closure rumours

Simon Orchard crashed into stationary traffic on the A37 at Shepton Mallet

Simon Orchard crashed into stationary traffic on the A37 at Shepton Mallet

Drink-driver was three and a half times limit when he crashed into queue of traffic

Dobbies has teamed up with DreamWorks to bring an extra special Gabby’s Dollhouse Summer Holiday Club workshop, where children will create their own secret fairy garden door to take home

Dobbies has teamed up with DreamWorks to bring an extra special Gabby’s Dollhouse Summer Holiday Club workshop, where children will create their own secret fairy garden door to take home

Children and young people

Free children's workshops to launch at Somerset garden centre in July