News in Wells

Fly-tipping levels in Mendip have more than doubled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, waste bosses have admitted.

The Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) has recorded a sharp rise in fly-tipping across the county in late-2020 compared to the same period 12 months ago.

A planning application has been submitted to Mendip District Council for a new 5G phone mast in Wells.

The application for prior approval of telecommunications development for slimline lattice tower, antennas, dishes, equipment cabinets, meter cabinet and associated ancillary development at East Somerset Yard, Wells, has been submitted by MBNL (EE UK Ltd and H3G UK Ltd).

Mendip District Council's Housing Team are asking homeowners in Wells to take up the free help and advice available to bring any empty properties they own back into use.

The call marks this year's National Empty Homes Week (February 15 to 21) which is an opportunity for local authorities, housing providers and community organisations to let people know about their work.

JACKSON, Brian - of Theale, passed away on 28th January 2021, aged 88 years.

As a local online newspaper seeking to be at the heart of the Wells community, we realise the importance of obituaries as a key part of the service.

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses following the crash on the B3139 Constitution Hill near Wells earlier today (February 8).

The collision, which involved a Land Rover and a Ford Focus, happened at just before 8am.

The B3139 Constitution Hill near Wells has reopened and two people taken to hospital following a crash this morning (February 8).

At around 8am Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call from the police reporting a road traffic collision on the B3139 between Wells and Dinder.

Mendip District Council is supporting National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from today (February 8) to February 14, and this year's theme is Build the Future.

The campaign wants everyone to consider how apprenticeships can help individuals develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career, and employers to build a workforce with future ready skills.

The closure of the B3139 at Constitution Hill near Wells this morning (February 8) is the result of a two-car crash, the police have confirmed.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said they were called to the crash just before 8am, and the road remains closed while fire, police and ambulance crews are at the scene.

The B3139 out of Wells is closed this morning (February 8) following reports of a crash on Constitution Hill.

The road was closed just after 8am and is shut from the junction with St Thomas Street in Wells through to Dulcote and the junction where the B3139 meets the A371.

Mendip District Council is to extend outdoor market opening times and reinstate its Saturday offer in Wells, following positive footfall figures and feedback from customers.

From tomorrow (Tuesday, February 9), Mendip Markets will operate Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm in Glastonbury, Street, Shepton Mallet, Frome and Wells.