Somerset’s Most Haunted Prison: The Dark History of HMP Shepton Mallet Saturday, December 27, 2025 sheptonmallet prison execution haunted paranormal victorian criminals history tourism ghosts HMP Shepton Mallet, also known as Cornhill, is a former prison in Somerset steeped in centuries of dark history. Established in 1625 as a house of correction, it operated for nearly 400 years, confining some of Britain’s most … Read More
Step Inside Haunted Somerset Prison for a Spooky Ghost Tour Saturday, November 22, 2025 ghosts prison tour sheptonmallet haunted horror supernatural whitelady history christmasgift Halloween may be over, but for fans of horror and spine-tingling adventures, a ghost tour of one of the world’s most haunted prisons awaits. Virgin Experience Days offers an unforgettable Prison Ghost Tour for Two at Shepton … Read More
Seven Off-Road Motorcycles Worth Over £20,000 Stolen in Evercreech Saturday, November 15, 2025 motorcycles theft burglary evercreech sheptonmallet police cctv investigation offroad crime Police are urgently seeking information after seven valuable off-road motorcycles, collectively worth more than £20,000, were stolen from a family home in Evercreech, near Shepton Mallet. The affected family has expressed … Read More
Shepton Mallet Carnival Pauses After Performer Injury, Public Praised for Support Friday, November 14, 2025 sheptonmallet carnival accident injury procession emergency marketeers ambulance recovery police Shepton Mallet’s annual carnival was briefly interrupted on the evening of Wednesday, November 12, after a performer fell from a cart during the parade. The incident occurred on the ‘Magic Garden’ cart, part of The Marketeers … Read More
Shepton Mallet Performer Hospitalised After Falling from Carnival Cart Thursday, November 13, 2025 sheptonmallet carnival accident performer emergency marketeers parade hospitals crowds police A performer was taken to hospital after falling from a carnival cart during the Shepton Mallet annual carnival. The incident occurred shortly after the parade set off from Cannard’s Grave Road on the evening of … Read More
Two Injured in Crash Near Shepton Mallet Carnival Sparks Road Closure Thursday, November 13, 2025 sheptonmallet crash injuries a37 roadclosure ambulance police accident carnival emergency Two individuals sustained injuries in a road accident on the A37 near Bolter’s Lane, Downside, shortly before the Shepton Mallet Carnival kicked off on Wednesday, November 12. The crash, involving two vehicles, occurred … Read More