I expect many of you know this already but I only found it today. VT - Today is an online site with Veliko Tarnovo news in English - http://vt-today.com They have lots of useful info including a blog that gives info,, for example, on shops or events as well as news.
Novonite The Sofia News Agency reports on Bulgaria wide news but has a search engine that allows you to search for news in your own area. novinite.com