Mid Somerset Series Explained

Mid Somerset Series
Type:weekly
Format:tabloid
Foundation:1851
Owners:Local World
Language:English
Circulation:6,584 [ABC 2019]
Website:http://www.centralsomersetgazette.co.uk

The Mid Somerset Series consists of four paid-for newspapers, published in Somerset, England. They include the Wells Journal, Shepton Mallet Journal, Central Somerset Gazette and Cheddar Valley Gazette, which cover the area of Wells, Glastonbury, Street, Shepton Mallet, Cheddar, and the surrounding villages.

In 2012, Local World acquired owner Northcliffe Media from Daily Mail and General Trust.[1]

In October 2015, Trinity Mirror reached agreement with Local World's other shareholders to buy the company.[2] The sale was completed on 13 November 2015.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20424474 Daily Mail sells regional newspapers to Local World
  2. News: Trinity Mirror buys newspaper rival Local World. 28 December 2015. BBC News. 28 October 2015.
  3. Web site: Trinity Mirror PLC . Local World . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303172012/http://www.localworld.co.uk/ . 3 March 2016.