News in Wells

Luxury handbag maker Mulberry, which has its headquarters in Chilcompton, announced this morning (June 8) that it is going to cut 25 per cent of its workforce as it can only see a gradual recovery of its sales.

The job losses are expected to have a big impact on the Chilcompton site - sources told Wells Nub News that affected staff members were told on a video call at 10am this morning.

Public Health England statistics have revealed that Mendip has the second lowest coronavirus infection rate in England.

The area, which covers Wells, has a rate of 56.6 cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people, and there have been a total of 65 cases in the district since the crisis began.

Since the Government instructed cafes to shut, Daniel's Cafe in Wells has been working hard to ensure it reopens with a fresh new look and new additions to the menu.

While the cafe side will remain closed until they are able to reopen it, the sandwich bar is now able to operate.

A horse and its owner were rescued from a water-filled ditch in Godney this afternoon (June 7).

Fire crews from Glastonbury and Bath were mobilised at about 1.15pm to rescue the horse and its owner from a rhyne.

A care home is appealing to anyone who has been busy reorganising their garden during the lockdown.

Torrwood at South Horrington has two gardens that are in need of restocking so if anyone has any shrubs or plants that they no longer want please consider donating them to the home, said Julie Hanks, their volunteer co-ordinator.

In an effort to help our readers who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus crisis, we have compiled a list of jobs currently hiring in Wells to give you a helping hand in your job hunt.

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The singer-songwriter Mary Bateman and author and storyteller Beth Webb, who are both from the Wells area, will be presenting an evening of myth and legend about crows, ravens and magpies.

You can join the event on Friday June 19 here: https://www.facebook.com/events/255847118855556/.

A South Horrington charity has joined Somerset cricket legend Marcus Trescothick in a new video promoting Mindline Somerset, a confidential listening service with a 24-hour telephone service to give emotional support and counselling to anyone in need and help them find further support.

The service is one of many local mental health projects funded by Somerset Community Foundation's (SCF) Somerset Coronavirus Appeal, and Bridget Harvey from Heads Up in South Horrington is featured in the video, along with the former England cricketer.

The A39 Bristol Hill is scheduled to be closed next week for emergency ash tree removals to take place.

The road is set to be closed from 7am to 5pm on Thursday (June 11) for a total distance of 610 metres.

Great news for local producers - local premium food brand, Charlie Bigham's, is proud to announce its headline sponsorship of Wells Food Festival.

More than 200 local producers and street food sellers are due to take over Wells on October 11, showcasing Somerset's finest food and drink and cementing the South West's reputation as a leading foodie hotspot.