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The TGJones store on Wells High Street will close permanently on 19 September, with a closing-down sale now under way. ((LL/DILY))

Wells TGJones store to close on 19 September

2nd Sep 2026 |

Sky Arts finalist Tom Winter will exhibit paintings, prints and drawings at the Bishop's Palace in Wells from 19 September to 21 November. (Image: Tom Winter)

Wells exhibition to feature Sky Arts finalist Tom Winter

2nd Sep 2026 |

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2nd Sep 2026 |

Drivers between Wells and Shepton Mallet face around three weeks of temporary traffic lights on the A371 at Croscombe while a collapsed stone wall is repaired.

Croscombe A371 wall repairs to bring three weeks of lights

2nd Sep 2026 |

Local councils in Glastonbury, Street, Wells and Shepton Mallet tackled everything from speeding and planning to councillor attendance during August.

Local council roundup: McDonald's, speeding and 20mph plans

1st Sep 2026 |

Wells Festival of Literature tickets are selling quickly, with Jonathan Dimbleby and Lady Hale already sold out ahead of October's nine-day event.

Wells Literature Festival tickets selling fast

1st Sep 2026 |

Wells city centre shoplifting remains a police priority, with extra patrols, business engagement and CCTV work continuing on the High Street.

Wells High Street shoplifting remains police priority

1st Sep 2026 |

The A361 full closure is due to end this week, but overnight restrictions and bus disruption will continue. (File photo)

Burrowbridge A361 full closure to end this week

1st Sep 2026 |

Wells TGJones store to close on 19 September

2nd Sep 2026 |

Wells exhibition to feature Sky Arts finalist Tom Winter

2nd Sep 2026 |

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Croscombe A371 wall repairs to bring three weeks of lights 2nd Sep 2026

Local council roundup: McDonald's, speeding and 20mph plans 1st Sep 2026

Wells Literature Festival tickets selling fast 1st Sep 2026

Wells High Street shoplifting remains police priority 1st Sep 2026

Burrowbridge A361 full closure to end this week 1st Sep 2026

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