News in Wells

There is extra support in Wells for people who have experienced a mental health crisis

People in Wells who have experienced a mental health crisis are now getting additional support when they are medically fit to leave hospital.

A new "step-down" house has opened its doors in the city to provide a safe place for people who are ready to leave a mental health ward but would benefit from that extra support before they return home.

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The site where the community hub for Coxley will be built (Photo: Google Street View)

A plan for a new community hub to be built in Coxley along with eight new houses has been given the green light by Mendip District Council.

The application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the erection of eight dwellinghouses with a community hub on land north east of the former Pound Inn site, Main Road, Coxley, was submitted by Guy Roberts in conjunction with the Coxley Community Land Trust.

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VE Day celebrations in 1945 (Photo: Imperial War Museum)

Mendip District Council will mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) on its social media channels this year – and it's urging residents in Wells to join in the virtual commemorations too.

The coronavirus outbreak has restricted traditional community events, however the council is inviting people to post their stories, photos and videos online instead, so they can be shared as we all celebrate together on the Bank Holiday Friday, May 8, 2020.

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The cygnet which has hatched at the Bishop's Palace (Photo: Jason Bryant)

There was much excitement at the Bishop's Palace in Wells yesterday (May 2) as the first cygnet was spotted on the nest of the famous palace swans.

James Cross, head gardener at the palace who is currently on lockdown in the 14-acre historic site, noticed movement on the nest early yesterday morning and the arrival was confirmed by Moira Anderson, who cares for the palace swans, as she was glued to the 24-hour Swan Cam provided by the palace website.

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