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A free prostate cancer testing event for men 40+ will be held on Saturday, 21 February 2026, at Wells Town Hall.
Wells Town Hall to host free prostate cancer testing day

30th Jan 2026   |   

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MP Tessa Munt is focused on tax reform, rural crime, youth opportunities, and public accountability for 2026.
MP vows to fight for fair tax, rural safety and student travel

30th Jan 2026   |   

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This week in job listings: Glastonbury Abbey seeks a Director; roles available from chefs to data analysts, with salaries up to £66k.
Abbeys to warehouses: Jobs across the area

30th Jan 2026   |   

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Somerset Council's Headquarters at County Hall on The Crescent in Taunton. CREDIT: Daniel Mumby.
Somerset residents back council tax rise to save services

30th Jan 2026   |    1

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New figures show 810 shoplifting offences a day go unsolved as traders in Wells warn of rising losses.
Wells shop staff 'left to confront thieves' as cases soar

29th Jan 2026   |   

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Somerset Council's Headquarters at County Hall on The Crescent in Taunton. CREDIT: Daniel Mumby.
Somerset Council could review gifts policy after £1,000 bequest

29th Jan 2026   |   

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February kicks off with events ranging from music and dancing to quizzes and gardening in and around Wells. Pictured: Trio Paradis
Bright trumpets, folk chants and snowdrops: what's on around Wells this week

29th Jan 2026   |   

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Alison Blom-Cooper, Somerset Council's chief planning officer. CREDIT: Somerset Council.
Somerset Council hires West Midlands officers to tackle backlog

29th Jan 2026   |   

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Severe flooding from Storm Chandra leaves dozens of Somerset roads closed, with more rain expected.
Somerset roads closed as council warns of more flooding

28th Jan 2026   |   

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A unique Chris Martin doll, made by Sandra Witcombe in Shepton Mallet, is a prize in a fundraising draw for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance's 2ndHeli Appeal.
Doll signed by Coldplay to raise cash for air ambulance

28th Jan 2026   |   

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The Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza will not occur in 2026 as the Glastonbury Festival announces a complete fallow year.
Extravaganza cancelled for 2026

28th Jan 2026   |   

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Ferne Hay Appeal
Ferne Animal Sanctuary issues urgent hay appeal

27th Jan 2026   |   

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Wells Cathedral hosts "A Celebration of Demonstration" from Monday, 3 February to Sunday, 1 March 2026.
Wells Cathedral exhibition puts Somerset BLM protests in spotlight

27th Jan 2026   |   

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County Hall (John Sutton, CC BY-SA 2.0)
Somerset councillors accepted £300 train tickets, tapas and VIP gifts

27th Jan 2026   |   

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Storm Chandra causes severe flooding in Somerset, closing major roads like A303 and A361.
Somerset hit by Storm Chandra as roads flood and trains grind to halt

27th Jan 2026   |   

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