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Fireaway Pizza is set to replace 7 System Computers in the Bayliss Centre, Street. Pictures: Google/V16 Designz/Somerset Council

Street computer shop to close after takeaway plans approved

A COMPUTER shop in Street is closing today – after plans to convert the premises into a takeaway…

Scamp & Dude has opened at Clarks Village in Street

New fashion store opens at Clarks Village – and prizes are on offer

A NEW fashion store has opened at Clarks Village in Street. Scamp & Dude, described as a “vibrant, purpose-led fashion…

Professor Richard Welbourn - consultant bariatric surgeon, Professor Rob Andrews - consultant endocrinologist, Nicki Salter - research team leader for bariatrics, weight management and endocrinology

Somerset study reveals the most effective surgery for severe obesity

GASTRIC bypass surgery is the most clinically- and cost-effective intervention surgery to tackle severe obesity, according to a new…

Bob Thornton, left, and Aaron Hood have been elected to Shepton Mallet Town Council

New members elected to Shepton Mallet Town Council

SHEPTON Mallet has tow new councillors after elections on Thursday (July 17). Aaron Hood and Bob Thornton will represent the…

Organisers of the Godney Gathering, inset, have paid tribute to their colleagues at Tomorrowland in Belgium, main picture. Pictures: Godney Gathering/Tomorrowland

Somerset festival pays tribute to organisers of Tomorrowland after devastating fire

A SOMERSET festival has paid tribute to the efforts of organisers at the Tomorrowland event – which saw a…

Work has been taking place to convert the shop in Shepton Mallet. Picture: Interim Spaces/SMTC

Shepton Mallet shop opening this week will showcase Somerset makers and artists

A NEW shop – showcasing the work of dozens of Somerset artists and makers – is set to open…

Some of those recognised at the Children and Young People Awards. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Youngsters’ efforts recognised at Avon & Somerset Police awards ceremony

YOUNG people were recognised for their amazing community work at an annual police awards. The Children and Young People Awards…

Inmates were tasked with various challenges at Shepton Mallet Prison. Picture: Will Badman

‘Prisoners’ raise £9,000 bail money for Somerset Air Ambulance

PRISONERS were each challenged to raise £800 in bail money to ensure their freedom after a night behind bars…

Fireaway Pizza is set to replace 7 System Computers in the Bayliss Centre, Street. Pictures: Google/V16 Designz/Somerset Council

Plans approved for new pizza takeaway in Street – replacing computer shop

PLANS for a new takeaway pizza restaurant in Street have been approved – but the current tenants don’t know…

The "serious assault" took place near Sainsbury's, in Street, police said. Picture: Google

Teen, 15, left in hospital after gang attack near Street supermarket

A TEENAGER ended up in hospital after being followed and attacked by a gang of youths in Street. The…