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Wells Festival of Literature: Calling all poets and scribes - it's competition time!

By Laura Linham

27th Mar 2023 12:00 pm | Local News

(Updated: 1 Hours, 52 minutes ago)

Standards are high, prizes are generous and entries arrive in the hundreds from across the world! .

Michelin Guide: Wells restaurant awarded Bib Gourmand

By Laura Linham

27th Mar 2023 10:00 am | Local News

(Updated: 4 Hours, 24 minutes ago)

Head chef Rob Howell with his wife, Meg (Image: Root)

The team at Root Wells said they were honoured to get the award: "We don’t cook for awards but is always lovely to be recognised for cooking good food.".

The hidden histories of slavery in Wells

By Laura Linham

26th Mar 2023 5:00 pm | Local News

“Chained To The Hatch,” 1864 (Photo: NYPL Digital Collections).

The research clearly indicates that Wells Cathedral has benefited from slavery-derived wealth.

Wells takes second place in 'best places to live in Somerset list

By Laura Linham

24th Mar 2023 | Local News

The women's lifestyle website creates a 'best places to live' list each year for England and breaks it down regionally. .

What's on in Wells this weekend: Comedy, open days and more!

By Laura Linham

23rd Mar 2023 | Local News

It's Thursday so it's time for a round-up of all the events occurring in your area over the weekend and into the coming week.

Neil Bowen co-writes two new books

By Emma Huddy

22nd Mar 2023 | Local News

The series began with a couple of books on how to write literary essays to plug a gap he perceived in what was available for teachers and pupils.

Jobs in and around Wells this week

By Laura Linham

22nd Mar 2023 | Local News

If you're one of the people on the look-out for a new career path, Nub News has you covered.

Bugs and falconry at the Bishop's Palace this Easter

By Laura Linham

22nd Mar 2023 | Local News

Bugs and falconry at the Bishop's Palace this Easter

The holiday fun kicks off with a “Let’s Bug Out” Trail where intrepid explorers will explore the 14 acres of stunning gardens in search of bugs.

Letters to heaven: The special postbox at Mendip Crematorium to help those grieving

By Laura Linham

21st Mar 2023 | Local News

The post box, painted white with 'letters to heaven' inscribed on it in gold, allows those grieving to send letters and cards to their lost loved ones.

Kinokotch… outdoor film screening in Wells Recreation Ground

By Somerset Film

21st Mar 2023 | Local News