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Wells can expect a weekend featuring practical workshops, community activities, running and theatre.

What's On: Wells weekend brings live music, gospel singing, a charity quiz and theatre

3rd Sep 2026 |

The TGJones store on Wells High Street will close permanently on 19 September, with a closing-down sale now under way. ((LL/DILY))

Wells TGJones store to close on 19 September

2nd Sep 2026 |

Sky Arts finalist Tom Winter will exhibit paintings, prints and drawings at the Bishop's Palace in Wells from 19 September to 21 November. (Image: Tom Winter)

Wells exhibition to feature Sky Arts finalist Tom Winter

2nd Sep 2026 |

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2nd Sep 2026 |

Drivers between Wells and Shepton Mallet face around three weeks of temporary traffic lights on the A371 at Croscombe while a collapsed stone wall is repaired.

Croscombe A371 wall repairs to bring three weeks of lights

2nd Sep 2026 |

Local councils in Glastonbury, Street, Wells and Shepton Mallet tackled everything from speeding and planning to councillor attendance during August.

Local council roundup: McDonald's, speeding and 20mph plans

1st Sep 2026 |

Wells Festival of Literature tickets are selling quickly, with Jonathan Dimbleby and Lady Hale already sold out ahead of October's nine-day event.

Wells Literature Festival tickets selling fast

1st Sep 2026 |

Wells city centre shoplifting remains a police priority, with extra patrols, business engagement and CCTV work continuing on the High Street.

Wells High Street shoplifting remains police priority

1st Sep 2026 |

The A361 full closure is due to end this week, but overnight restrictions and bus disruption will continue. (File photo)

Burrowbridge A361 full closure to end this week

1st Sep 2026 |

Wells Moat Boat Race returned in style on Bank Holiday Monday, with thousands enjoying the revived event around the Bishop's Palace moat and Recreation Ground.

Wells Moat Boat Race makes a splash on its return

1st Sep 2026 |

Tessa Munt MP will hold constituency surgeries in Wells and Shepton Mallet during September for residents wanting to raise local or personal issues.

Tessa Munt to hold surgeries in Wells and Shepton Mallet

31st Aug 2026 |

lls Moat Boat Race returns on Monday, 31 August 2026. Here are the timings, race categories, family activities and key rules for the day.

Wells Moat Boat Race 2026: everything you need to know

31st Aug 2026 |

Somerset stroke care overhaul due in first week of September (Photo: Unsplash)

Somerset stroke care overhaul due within days

30th Aug 2026 |

Somerset Council has received the highest available rating from external auditors for its progress in getting its financial accounts back on track. (File photo)

Somerset Council gets top rating for audit recovery

28th Aug 2026 |

Explore various vacancies in Somerset's job market, from engineering to finance, offering diverse pay and hours. Visit Nub News for updated opportunities.

From accountancy to early starts: jobs going in and around Wells this week

28th Aug 2026 |

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