Wells News
Gyles Brandreth is to be the speaker for the finale of this year’s Wells Festival of Literature
Posted: 24.06.21 by Liz Bowskill Local News
It has been announced that Gyles Brandreth will be the closing speaker at this year’s Wells Festival of Literature. This erstwhile politician tur...
Read in full hereRecycle More might not deliver savings until early 2023 as project deficit nears £1 million
Posted: 24.06.21 by Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter Local News
A new recycling scheme in Somerset may not start delivering savings until early 2023 as the projects deficit nears £1 million. The Somerset W...
Read in full herePlans to make changes to front of Grade II listed Wells High Street shop are approved
Posted: 23.06.21 by Tim Lethaby Local News
Plans for changes to the outside of a Grade II listed shop in Wells High Street have been approved by Mendip District Council. A planning applicati...
Read in full hereWells WI members encouraged to look up more in talk about the night sky
Posted: 22.06.21 by Veronica Howe Local News
Wells WI June 2021 meeting report. We started our Zoom meeting with this year’s AGM. Membership is around 50. With most members participating ...
Read in full hereWells businesses act now - grants still available, but deadlines are looming
Posted: 22.06.21 by Mendip District Council Local News
Mendip District Council has paid out more than £55 million to support local businesses during the pandemic. And as we ease forward to the potentia...
Read in full hereBusinesses can apply for share of £6 million Somerset economic recovery fund from July
Posted: 22.06.21 by Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter Local News
Somerset businesses which have been hit by the coronavirus will be able to apply for a share of £6 million in grants from July. Somerset Coun...
Read in full hereThe latest Wells obituaries June 22 2021
Posted: 22.06.21 by Tim Lethaby Local News
PHELPS, Philip, passed away peacefully at Torrwood on 3rd June 2021, aged 91 years. GIBBS, Colin, died suddenly at home on 12th June 2021, aged 74 ...
Read in full hereMendip raising a flag for Armed Forces Day
Posted: 21.06.21 by Mendip District Council Local News
Mendip District Council will raise a flag at its head office on Armed Forces Day, Saturday June 26. It is an opportunity for the council to show it...
Read in full hereDriver shortages will not stop Recycle More roll-out, Somerset waste bosses promise
Posted: 21.06.21 by The Editor Local News
The roll-out of Recycle More will not be postponed or disrupted as a result of driver shortages, Somerset waste bosses have promised. The Somerset ...
Read in full hereTraining and business support grants available for young people in Wells
Posted: 21.06.21 by Tim Lethaby Local News
Grants have been made available for training and business support for young people in Wells. Funding is available from Somerset Community Foundatio...
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