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Somerset Council has rejected plans to repair historic 18th-century timber gates at Wells' Bishop’s Eye due to insufficient detail in the application.
Wells Bishop’s Eye gate repair bid blocked

23rd Mar 2026   |   

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Glastonbury's World Heritage status bid, launched in June 2022, has been paused due to disputes over tourism, costs, and local concerns.
Glastonbury UNESCO row: how a heritage bid split a Somerset town

22nd Mar 2026   |   

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Fire crews from across Somerset responded to a massive outdoor fire near Priddy on Friday, March 20, 2026, with 10 pump appliances tackling the blaze (Photo: Street Fire Station)
Massive moorland blaze sparks 10-pump fire response

21st Mar 2026   |   

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Job hunting in Wells mirrors the city's surface charm with hidden depths (Unsplash)
Wells jobs this week: Pay packets and plotting

20th Mar 2026   |   

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Wells markets are projected to earn nearly £195,000 this year, with a £127,000 surplus, as revealed at the Wells City Council meeting on 11 March. (Photo: Wells City Council)
Wells markets set to rake in nearly £195k

20th Mar 2026   |   

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Jane Vernoit, Claire Rise, Mary Ellis, compere Paddy O’Hagan, Aaron Oats and Sandre Marshall at Wells SOUP in the cathedral
Biggest audience yet for Wells SOUP

20th Mar 2026   |   

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Tickets are on sale for the Bath & West Food & Drink Festival at Shepton Mallet on March 21-22, 2026 (Supplied)
Everything you need to know about the Bath & West Food Festival

20th Mar 2026   |   

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Somerset has been left off The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026 guide (Unsplash)
Somerset misses out on Sunday Times best places list

20th Mar 2026   |   

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Five cygnets were relocated from Wells' Bishop’s Palace moat to Chew Valley Lake on Thursday after refusing to leave (Photo: Wells Bishops Palace)
Wells swan showdown ends as five cygnets are evicted

19th Mar 2026   |   

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Police in Wells issued a Section 59 Warning after a driver caused a disturbance by revving the engine on High Street.
Wells driver warned after revving car 'for fun'

19th Mar 2026   |   

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Wells' weekend offers vary: concerts, markets, a food festival, prison tours, and more (Photo: Supplied)
Wells weekend picks: cathedral music, quiz night and a writing retreat

19th Mar 2026   |   

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Wells unites for Blue School's Eva, battling rare cancer. Headteacher Mark Woodlock takes on a 50km ultra challenge for Sarcoma UK.
Blue School head takes on 50km challenge for Wells pupil with rare cancer

18th Mar 2026   |   

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Nurture Veterinary Hospital in Wells is adopting a calmer approach to reduce stress for pets, including longer consultations and designated cat-only clinics. (Photo: Unsplash)
Nurture Wells moves to make pet visits less stressful

18th Mar 2026   |   

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Readers of Wells Nub News voted The Full Moon as the best pub for 2026. (File photo)
Wells' favourite pub for 2026 revealed

18th Mar 2026   |   

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Somerset Council will overhaul Whitnell Corner junction near Wells with a £4 million roundabout project to address 67 collisions over 20 years, including a 2019 fatality. (Supplied image)
Wells crash blackspot to get £4m roundabout upgrade

17th Mar 2026   |    1

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