Series sells more copies in a week than at any other time in its 154-year history
Shepton Mallet Journal
What we have written about Shepton Mallet Journal
The Journal Christmas connection
There have been changes afoot in the Shepton Mallet Journal newsroom with a new reporter joining the team… But a spooky coincidence means some things will remain the same. Carol Vincent joined the paper last week, taking over from Alan
Somerset titles celebrate sales success
Staff at Mid Somerset Newspapers in Wells are celebrating as sales of its titles continue to rise – breaking both its ABC record and recording the highest ever weekly sale in less than a month. Sales of the series, which
Weekly papers get a makeover
Four weekly newspapers in Somerset have undergone a mini makeover in response to feedback from readers. Design changes have been made to the Wells Journal, Shepton Mallet Journal, Cheddar Valley Gazette and Central Somerset Gazette, which make up the Mid
Rare honour for a modest man
An editor has paid tribute to one of his staff who was made a Freeman of Wells – a top honour in the city. Mid Somerset Newspapers assistant editor Michael Chamberlain received the honour in recognition of his work in
Scribblers get behindthe mike
Staff from Somerset Newspapers swapped their shorthand books for a mixing desk and a microphone for the night, to take part in a trial radio station in Glastonbury. Reporters Emma Frampton and Alan Wiliams joined photographer Jason Bryant to host
Baby Jane's paper chase
When the crew of a Somerset amateur dramatics production found themselves in a fix, they called on their local paper to help them out. Stage designers for the musical Gypsy were stuck for ideas after being asked to design a
Print and online bid to save rural post offices
Hundreds more signatures have been added to the Don’t Sound the Last Post petition organised by Mid Somerset Newspapers to help save rural post offices. Plans are now being made to deliver the petition direct to Downing Street ahead of