A popular local group for men has received a funding boost thanks to the organisation, Midsomer Norton Community Connectors. Midsomer Norton Men’s Shed meets twice-a-week and is designed to support men who need help with their mental health, who are battling with depression, or who just need someone to talk to. Earlier in the summer,…
A youth programme born at a Midsomer Norton community radio station has been quietly building across Somerset, Bristol and London since January. Sound Vision CIO explains why it waited to say so. In January 2026, a small group of young people in Midsomer Norton came together to make content: for social media, for radio, for…
Midsomer Norton Town Trust is inviting residents, community groups and local organisations to an informal community evening on Tuesday 10 November, where they can hear what is happening with the Trust’s assets, share their views and ideas, and find out how to get involved. The Trust looks after a number of community assets in the…
Local charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in Midsomer Norton are being invited to apply for financial support from the Town Council, with applications for the next round of grants closing on Sunday 6th December 2026. Midsomer Norton Town Council has announced that applications will be considered at its Finance and Operations Committee meeting on…
Concerns have been raised about what could be the closure of Midsomer Norton’s last bank. Two weeks ago, a ‘For Sale’ sign was erected outside of TSB in Silver Street indicating that the owner of the building where the town’s last bank branch is located is putting the property up for sale. This comes just…
Local charity Time is Precious is appealing for donations of Christmas presents to help bring festive cheer to children in hospital. With Christmas fast approaching, the charity is hoping that the generosity of local residents and local businesses will help Father Christmas bring smiles to the faces of children who are spending time in hospital over…
A charity that has gone above-and-beyond to serve our local community has been praised for its exceptional community service – which has spanned more than 20 years. Dial-a-Ride offers a pre-booked door-to-door transport service, using vehicles specially adapted for wheelchair passengers and improved accessibility. Since 2004, the organisation has supported thousands of local people to…
Could the right person step in and help if you were no longer able to manage your own affairs? I’m a local solicitor specialising in Will writing, Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”) and Court of Protection matters when a loved one has lost mental capacity to manage their property and affairs. We often assume that…
Midsomer Norton High Street has been dealt another major blow with confirmation that Poundland is closing, adding to a growing list of businesses shutting their doors, including Dog Lovers Café, Keith Ingram and Son Shoes, Pure Taste and Out of Asia. Large closing-down posters have appeared in the windows of Poundland at 38 High Street,…
Midsomer Norton High Street was buzzing with activity last Saturday as the town’s first food and drink festival attracted an estimated 4,000 visitors, bringing one of the biggest crowds seen in the town centre for years. Organised by eat:Festivals, the free event took place on Saturday 10 October, transforming the High Street into a bustling…
