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Average private rents in Somerset have reached £1,021 a month, up 6.3 per cent in a year, according to new official figures.

Somerset rents rise £61 a month as average passes £1,000

1st Nov 2026 |

The government-funded Approach Social Work programme allows graduates from different professional backgrounds to train as children’s social workers.

Thirteen local jobs for anyone one ‘quick catch-up’ from quitting

30th Oct 2026 |

Wells City manager Steve Murray (File photo)

Wells City boss targets next step after squad turns corner

30th Oct 2026 |

The A39 between Glastonbury and Coxley (File photo/Daniel Mumby)

Drivers face new 40mph limit on A39 towards Glastonbury

30th Oct 2026 |

Avon and Somerset records 81 tool thefts in 2025 (File photo)

Avon and Somerset tool theft total among lowest in UK figures

30th Oct 2026 |

Castle Cary station will receive a new accessible footbridge and lifts under plans announced by Network Rail to improve access at five stations across the west of England.

Castle Cary station to get new footbridge and lifts

30th Oct 2026 |

Here is this weekend Wells weather forecast provided by Mr Data

Weekend weather forecast for Wells - 30 Oct to 1 Nov

30th Oct 2026 |

Wells Glencot Road plans submitted for 77 homes

Wells housing scheme moves forward with plans for 77 homes

29th Oct 2026 |

Proposed access to the Cathedral View Site on the A371 Portway in Wells Photo: Daniel Mumby

Wells homes approved despite ‘scratty little gardens’ warning

29th Oct 2026 |

Prime minister Andy Burnham MP at Prime Minister's Questions. CREDIT: Houses of Parliament

Somerset set for Wessex mayor election in May 2028

29th Oct 2026 |

Fire crews will practise their emergency response at Wells Cathedral during a morning training exercise.

Wells Cathedral to stage simulated emergency with fire crews

29th Oct 2026 |

Sponsored by Wells Festival of Literature, bringing writers, readers and big ideas to the heart of Wells. Wells moves from the final day of Half Term Family Activities at The Bishop’s Palace into another week of culture, with Wells Art Contemporary continuing at the Cathedral. Wednesday then brings Newark High School Orchestra ‘Soup & Strings’ Concert in St Cuthbert’s Church, where lunch and live music have rather sensibly been put in the same building.

Soup, strings and contemporary art fill Wells as November begins

29th Oct 2026 |

Michael Beasley has taken the oath at Westminster and will combine parliamentary duties with his role in Somerset.

Wells bishop takes his seat in House of Lords

28th Oct 2026 |

A Somerset safeguarding review into three men’s deaths reveals delayed referrals, missing risk assessments and calls for urgent changes.

Somerset review exposes missed chances to protect three men

28th Oct 2026 |

Somerset honours campaign seeks nominations for unsung heroes

Call to 'do something amazing for someone amazing' as Somerset hero search begins

28th Oct 2026 |

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