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A planning application seeks to replace an old outbuilding at Sherston House with a new pool house.

Wells plans to tear down old skittle alley for new pool house and gym

10th Feb 2026 |

Wells, praised by Sotheby’s for its historic charm, safety, and quality of life, ranks among the UK's safest cities (Unsplash)

Wells named one of the safest places to live in UK

10th Feb 2026 |

Crandon Springs Care Home Staff celebrated with Greta as she turned 100.

Wells care home marks 100th birthday of resident Greta Sherring

10th Feb 2026 |

The Government bars Somerset Council from raising Council Tax above 4.99% despite a looming budget gap. (File photo)

Somerset Council denied permission to raise Council Tax above cap

10th Feb 2026 |

Chief constable Sarah Crew and police & crime commissioner Clare Moody at the budget meeting in Taunton. CREDIT: Daniel Mumby.

Avon and Somerset PCC hits out at ‘misogyny’ in budget backlash

10th Feb 2026 |

City pays tribute to former mayor and long-serving councillor after unexpected death.

City honours decades of public service after sudden death of councillor

9th Feb 2026 |

In 2025, Wells home prices averaged £386,918, higher than much of Somerset.

Wells house prices higher than Somerset average, figures show

9th Feb 2026 |

Milly Riquelme is coming to Wells (file shot)

Wells jazz nights return with packed February line-up

9th Feb 2026 |

Bad behaviour has meant the well at Littlewell Farm has been permanently closed (Photo: Littlewell Farm)

Well closed for good after threats and abuse

9th Feb 2026 |

Mendip sees rising diversity per 2021 Census: 3.9% foreign-born, marking a gradual increase.

Mendip: census shows district becoming more diverse

8th Feb 2026 |

Wells Cathedral’s Jesse Window secured fourth place in the Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window poll.

Wells Jesse Window named fourth in nation’s favourite stained glass vote

6th Feb 2026 |

Explore diverse job opportunities in Wells, from administrative roles to senior positions, with competitive salaries and varied responsibilities across sectors.

From spreadsheets to service sheets: Jobs doing the rounds near Wells

6th Feb 2026 |

Wells High Street (File photo)

Wells firms miss out as Somerset awards finalists revealed

6th Feb 2026 |

Somerset Council warns it may need to declare effective bankruptcy by 2028 due to a growing deficit.

Schools face risk as council warns of bankruptcy

6th Feb 2026 |

West Mendip Residents Encouraged to Join Local Wellbeing Programme

5th Feb 2026 |

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