Wells News
Wells property of the week: Former bed and breakfast with annexe on the market
Posted: 18.01.21 by Tim Lethaby Local News
Our property section is full of great homes in the Wells area. Here is our top pick for the week: Seven-bedroom former bed and breakfast house w...
Read in full hereMendip Markets continue daily, despite coronavirus
Posted: 17.01.21 by The Editor Local News
Mendip Council has confirmed that the Saturday markets will be closing due to safety concerns and falling numbers - but that weekdays will continue. ...
Read in full hereHeat pump or electric vehicle charge point owners in Wells wanted for research project
Posted: 17.01.21 by Tim Lethaby Local News
Bath and West Community Energy (BWCE) working with Avalon Community Energy (ACE) are looking for heat pump or electric vehicle charge point owners in ...
Read in full hereGrants of up to £2,500 available for charities in Wells
Posted: 16.01.21 by Tim Lethaby Local News
Grants up to £2,500 are now available for smaller charities and grassroots groups based in Wells. Somerset Community Foundation (SCF) manages The ...
Read in full hereHow construction of new housing developments in the Wells area is continuing in lockdown
Posted: 15.01.21 by Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter Local News
Construction work is continuing on new housing developments across Somerset, including in the Wells area, during lockdown – though strict restrictio...
Read in full hereWells firefighters help tackle gas meter fire in Chilcompton
Posted: 15.01.21 by Wells Nub News Local News
Firefighters from Wells were among three crews who tackled a gas meter fire in Chilcompton yesterday afternoon (January 14). Just after 3pm, a fire...
Read in full hereWith the levels of coronavirus sickness across the police, Avon and Somerset chief is forced to cancel rest days
Posted: 14.01.21 by The Editor Local News
More than 80 Avon and Somerset Police officers are ill with Covid-19 and another 47 could be infected. Chief constable Andy Marsh is cancelling re...
Read in full hereTributes paid to Wookey Hole caves owner and circus legend Gerry Cottle
Posted: 14.01.21 by The Editor Local News
Wells Civic Society has paid tribute to the circus owner and owner of Wookey Caves, Gerry Cottle has died aged 75 after contracting coronavirus. Th...
Read in full herePetition started to stop emergency use of toxic pesticide : Somerset bee keepers say there is no safe level
Posted: 14.01.21 by The Editor Local News
Somerset bee keepers have reacted to news that the government has allowed the use of a toxic pesticide. The chair of the county bee keepers said th...
Read in full herePlans submitted to build house on disused access lane in Wells
Posted: 13.01.21 by Tim Lethaby Local News
Plans have been submitted to Mendip District Council for the building of a house at the end of a disused access track in Wells. A planning applicat...
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