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Somerset SEND school transfers improve as backlog falls

Somerset SEND transfers improve as 31 await school places

21st Sep 2026 |

Somerset Council staff sickness reaches 41,822 days (File photo)

Somerset Council staff sickness tops 41,000 days

21st Sep 2026 |

Wells Air Cadets take part in the Wells Remembrance Parade

Air Cadets offer sport, flying and adventure

21st Sep 2026 |

This year’s festival is the biggest yet with a free programme of up to 60 organised group walks

Cheddar youth hostel hosting a free-to-join guided walk for Festival of Walking

21st Sep 2026 |

Haunting echoes of love and tragedy: The spectral maiden of Sherston House

19th Sep 2026 |

Despite proximity, Glastonbury, Street, Wells, and Shepton Mallet differ in demographics, housing, health, and cultural identity, revealing unique local stories. (Photo: LL/DILY)

What the latest figures tell us about Glastonbury, Street, Wells and Shepton Mallet

19th Sep 2026 |

Somerset Guy Fawkes Carnival 2026 dates have been confirmed for Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Weston-super-Mare, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet, Wells and Glastonbury.

Somerset Guy Fawkes Carnival 2026 dates and times

19th Sep 2026 |

Wells praised in string of 2026 national rankings

Wells racks up string of national nods

18th Sep 2026 |

Somerset SEND transfers improve as 31 await school places

21st Sep 2026 |

Somerset Council staff sickness tops 41,000 days

21st Sep 2026 |

Air Cadets offer sport, flying and adventure

21st Sep 2026 |

Cheddar youth hostel hosting a free-to-join guided walk for Festival of Walking 21st Sep 2026

Haunting echoes of love and tragedy: The spectral maiden of Sherston House 19th Sep 2026

What the latest figures tell us about Glastonbury, Street, Wells and Shepton Mallet 19th Sep 2026

Somerset Guy Fawkes Carnival 2026 dates and times 19th Sep 2026

Wells racks up string of national nods 18th Sep 2026

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PRP Gospel Choir at Wells Methodist Church

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Pop Rock Pub Contemporary Choir 21st September

PRP Gospel Choir at Wells Methodist Church 21st September

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Simple pleasures, from a quiet morning coffee to an autumn walk, can bring a little luxury to everyday life

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A change of season can make September the perfect time to reset, get organised and enjoy some fresh air

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Wells City Archers dominate Somerset Indoor event with standout wins across multiple disciplines

Wells archers scoop seven medals at county championships

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Wells City appoint Steve Murray as manager with promotion ambition

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Potter targets promotion as Wells City hit top form

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Wells archers scoop seven medals at county championships

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Wells City appoint Steve Murray as manager with promotion ambition

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Latest Properties

Many of the new requirements simply formalise what good landlords already do.

Wells Landlords: Everything you need to know about the upcoming Renters Rights Act

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Charming Grade II listed period home in the heart of Wedmore village — ivy‑clad frontage, classic windows and church just across the way.

Grade II listed, and just a bit smug about it

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The village of Wedmore is two miles away with pubs, shops, a café or three and an annual beer festival that makes integration suspiciously easy.

The house with everything… including Glastonbury Tor on speed dial

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Wells Landlords: Everything you need to know about the upcoming Renters Rights Act

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Latest Motors News

Flooding on the A37, courtesy of Storm Bert (Somerset Council)

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James Granton, a motorist expert from Zego Car Insurance, sheds light on the significant impact car emissions can have on our health and the environment.

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Diesel vehicles topped the list with a 30.24% failure rate, closely followed by petrol cars at 28.19%

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ABOUT THE ROLEAs a 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 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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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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Regional Senior Care Assistant

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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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