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The 10-year milestone Wells Festival, 22–24 May 2026, features top comics like James Acaster.
Wells Comedy Festival books James Acaster for 2026
Bridget Christie, Tim Key and Nish Kumar among big names lined up for Wells’ 10th‑birthday bash.

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Cardboard bales at the Taunton materials recycling facility. CREDIT: Daniel Mumby.
Somerset waste chiefs issue fire warning as gas canisters found in kerbside bins
Council urges residents to stop dumping batteries and canisters in household waste after fires at recycling sites.

25th Nov 2025   |   

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Wells residents urged to join the Community Speed Watch, backed by Avon and Somerset Police, to combat speeding and enhance road safety.
Volunteers needed for Wells Community Speed Watch to help tackle speeding

25th Nov 2025   |   

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Stepping Stones preschool in Wells seeks community support for a £50,000 fundraiser to rebuild after its facility is deemed beyond repair.
Wells preschool launches urgent £50k appeal to build new home

25th Nov 2025   |   

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The Home Library Service in Shepton and Wells seeks volunteers to deliver books to those unable to visit, helping combat loneliness.
Home Library Service Volunteers Needed

25th Nov 2025   |   

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The Wells Lantern Festival returns on 17 January 2026 with a sci-fi theme.
Wells Lantern Festival is blasting back next January – and this year it’s going full sci-fi

24th Nov 2025   |   

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Kevin Phillimore from Wells Rotary and teacher Liz Ramsay and some of the children with books they were given
Gift of books delights schoolchildren

24th Nov 2025   |   

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Skaters launch art auction to build new concrete park

24th Nov 2025   |   

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Latest Local What's On

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Tuesday 25th November

Pop Rock Pub Contemporary Choir
Pop Rock Pub Contemporary Choir
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Tuesday 25th November

PRP Gospel Choir
PRP Gospel Choir at Wells Methodist Church
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Tuesday 25th November

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
Health & Wellbeing
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Latest Local Sports News

Wells manager Steve Murray.
Wells City appoint Steve Murray as manager with promotion ambition
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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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Latest Local Properties

A barn with drama, a cockpit with history, and a village that still knows your name.
One barn, one cockpit, and no compromises
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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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Latest Local Jobs

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Administrative Officer

Up to £25,000 pro rata

Wells

Part-time

Administrative Officer City of Wells Almshouses (CWA) Wells, Somerset
Charity
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Installer

Hillarys Blinds

50000 Annual

Wells (BA5 1)

Permanent

A flexible opportunity that works around you whether you're looking for Full or Part-Time.
Trades & Services
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Field Merchandiser

Inspire Field Marketing Limited

12.40 Hourly

Wells (BA5 1)

Permanent

If you are looking for an opportunity within a retail environment that offers you the flexibility of working the hours you want and does not require weekend work this could be the role for you!
Retail & Consumer Products
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Maintenance Planner - Mars Petcare

Mars

Annual

Ditcheat (BA4 6)

Permanent

Competitive salary £39,600- £45,400 dependent on experience Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars UniversityPrivate healthcare + equal parental leaveGenerous pension (up to 9% contribution)Life assurance (4x salary)EV salary sacrifice schemeGym membership & wellbeing supportAnnual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with serviceFree perks on site: Parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop
Trades & Services
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Maintenance Planner - Mars Petcare

Mars

Annual

Wells (BA5 1)

Permanent

Competitive salary £39,600- £45,400 dependent on experience Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars UniversityPrivate healthcare + equal parental leaveGenerous pension (up to 9% contribution)Life assurance (4x salary)EV salary sacrifice schemeGym membership & wellbeing supportAnnual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with serviceFree perks on site: Parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop
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