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Nurture Vet Hospital in Wells earns global Zero Pain Philosophy Accreditation, marking top pain care standards (Photo: Nurture/Facebook)
Wells vet hospital lands rare global Zero Pain accreditation
Nurture Vet Hospital becomes 18th worldwide and 2nd in the South West to secure top pain‑management status

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Wells offers diverse local job opportunities, from care roles to warehouse and pet food positions.
Wells jobs: warehouse boots, care shifts and pet food production
If your CV needs a dust-off, or you're looking for a change, here’s what’s hiring in and around Wells this week.

17th Oct 2025   |   

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Wells ranks as the UK's second most porn-obsessed city
Wells ranks second in UK for online porn searches

17th Oct 2025   |   

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Isobel Beacom from Wedmore Parish Council and Colin Fisher, chairman of Stoke St. Mary Parish Council. CREDIT: Somerset Council.
Somerset housing target branded “astronomical and absurd”

17th Oct 2025   |   

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Somerset Council offers a £6.74M aid package for winter bills, urging swift action from residents.
Somerset cost-of-living help on offer this winter

17th Oct 2025   |   

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Somerset events return this November: Shepton Mallet on Saturday 1 November, Wells on Friday 31 October, and Somerton on Saturday 8 November.
Somerset fireworks nights set to light up the skies this November

17th Oct 2025   |   

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Wells Recreation Ground
Get active this Saturday: Join in on active travel day for fun, food, and family engagement

16th Oct 2025   |   

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Wells City Council appoints retired Coldstream Guardsman Philip Dickson as Town Crier, succeeding Len Swales in May 2026 (Photo: WCC)
Wells names new Town Crier as Len Swales prepares to bow out

16th Oct 2025   |   

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Latest Local What's On

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Friday 17th October

Pop Rock Pub Contemporary Choir
Pop Rock Pub Contemporary Choir
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Friday 17th October

PRP Gospel Choir
PRP Gospel Choir at Wells Methodist Church
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Friday 17th October

Leopard print bingo
Leopard print bingo
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Latest Lifestyle Stories

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Why your desk could be the key to better health
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A tailored approach from a physiotherapist can help you assess where your body is now and where it needs to be
From summer break to gym comeback: How physiotherapy can help you train smarter
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Latest Local Sports News

Wells City manager, Shaun Potter (X)
Potter targets promotion as Wells City hit top form
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Keeper chaos helps Shepton smash past Oldland 3-0 and leap into second after last season’s triple defeat (Video and screenshot: Dean Halliwell)
Braithwaite at the double as Shepton stun Oldland
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Mallet firsts hammer St Austell 4-0 and reserves sink Tunley 3-0 as unbeaten league run continues for both sides
Sloggett double and Clark debut brace fire Shepton to six-point Saturday
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Latest Local Properties

Architect-designed and extended for modern living, this five-bedroom home blends natural light, rural views and calm, practical design.
Rural views and a serious dose of architectural flair in Ubley
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A five-bed in Butleigh Wootton with views, history, and more,
Former cottages, now fully grown-up
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Period charm and garden magic meet modern living in this secluded Butleigh beauty.
A quietly confident country retreat with a hint of history
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Latest Local Jobs

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Assistant Fast Fit Manager

Perfect Placement

42000 Annual

Wells (BA5)

Permanent

Starting salary around 34,000 per annum plus centre performance-related bonuses ( 42,000 annual on-target earnings). Guaranteed 5-day/42.5-hour week, Monday to Friday, with 1-in-2 Saturdays and a day off in the week when you work a Saturday.
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Housekeeping Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

14.29 Hourly

Wells (BA5)

Permanent

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. This means you'll have a direct impact on our residents, their visitors and all the staff working to support them.
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Regional Senior Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare

15.54 Hourly

Wells (BA5)

Permanent

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Regional Senior Care Assistant with Barchester care homes, you'll deliver warm, empathetic and respectful care and support across a 20-mile radius to help our residents get the most out of life. On a practical level, you can expect to monitor the delivery of care when on duty, contribute to the person-centred care planning process for each resident and record observations on things like temperature and blood pressure amongst a range of other important tasks. The role of Regional Care Assistant is very varied and also involves providing support and companionship. It's vital for us that every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers, every single shift.
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Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank

Barchester Healthcare

17.30 Hourly

Wells (BA5)

Permanent

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Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

15.05 Hourly

Wells (BA5)

Permanent

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.
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Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

15.54 Hourly

Wells (BA5)

Permanent

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