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Wells residents invited to shape future of local services

By Laura Linham

23rd Sep 2024 | Local News

Wells Town Hall (LL)

As Somerset County Council faces financial challenges, there is growing consideration to transfer certain responsibilities to local councils, including Wells.

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Police urge residents to remain vigilant following increase in house burglaries in Wells

By Laura Linham

23rd Sep 2024 | Local News

Officers are encouraging the community to work together and remain vigilant, particularly during the night.

Local police have reported that burglars are targeting homes in search of car keys, money, and jewellery, with several incidents taking place in recent weeks. .

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Wells Carnival appeals for volunteers for collections and marshalling

By Laura Linham

23rd Sep 2024 | Local News

The Wells Carnival procession, which relies on the support of local volunteers each year.

Locals are needed to help with bucket collections and marshalling at this year’s carnival, with opportunities to earn for participating organisations.

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Somerset’s most expensive places to buy a home revealed

By Laura Linham

22nd Sep 2024 | Local News

Wells also remains one of the pricier locations, with homes averaging £379,447.

Somerset house prices show vast range, with some areas nearly three times more expensive than others.

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Looking for work in Wells? From telecoms to care, here are this week’s top local job opportunities

By Laura Linham

20th Sep 2024 | Local News

CRS is looking for a Labourer or Groundworker

From tech trainees to care home assistants, explore the latest job openings in Wells this week.

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Wells Mayor honours Battle of Britain at Glastonbury service

By Laura Linham

20th Sep 2024 | Local News

The Mayor of Wells took part in a special service at St John’s Church in Glastonbury to commemorate the Battle of Britain. (Wells City Council)

Their conduct left a strong impression on attendees, as the young cadets served as wonderful ambassadors for the city's youth.

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7 things you didn't know about Pam Ayres, headliner of the Wells Festival of Literature

By Laura Linham

20th Sep 2024 | Local News

Pam Ayres will be performing in Wells later this year.

As she prepares to grace the festival with her presence, here are seven things you might not know about this much-loved literary figure.

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Wells businesses invited to enter the 2025 Somerset Business Awards

By Laura Linham

20th Sep 2024 | Local News

The awards, which are organised by Somerset Chamber of Commerce, mark their 20th year of celebrating the best in local business and are free to enter.

The awards have been a cornerstone of business recognition in Somerset since 2005. .

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Have your say on future housing development in Wells

By Laura Linham

20th Sep 2024 | Local News

The evening will feature a panel of influential speakers.

The discussion will explore how housing development should be approached in historic cities like Wells.

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7 things you didn't know about Pam Ayres, headliner of the Wells Festival of Literature

By Laura Linham

19th Sep 2024 | Local News

Pam Ayres will be performing in Wells later this year.

As she prepares to grace the festival with her presence, here are seven things you might not know about this much-loved literary figure.

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