News in Wells

Date: 31.12.2018
Time: 17:47
Location: Gurney Slade, Wells

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting a fire at the above location.

On arrival the incident commander confirmed a tumble dryer on fire within the property. Crews got to work with two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, thermal imaging camera and a safety jet to extinguish the fire.   

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WHAT are your views on pedestrianising Wells High Street?

"Is it time to look again at pedestrianisation? Is it time to look at traffic calming measures? Is it time to restrict traffic on market days? Or are we happy with the way it is?" said chamber chairman Robert Powell.

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A YOUNG girl from Wells who has completed two years of gruelling cancer treatment wants to turn her own experience into a positive one to help others.

Mum Tiffany said: "She loves Wicked the Musical so she dressed up for the occasion as did all the nurses and doctors.

Then the next day we had a lovely big picnic with bouncy castles, face painting and dancing.

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A DAY to celebrate all that is best about life in Wells, culminating in a dazzling lantern parade, is set to light up the city in January.

On Saturday, January 26, Wells Cathedral will welcome community groups to a 'fresher's fair' of information stalls, activities and performances.

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