News in Wells

The police are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary in Wookey.

A property on Vicarage Road was broken into yesterday (Monday, July 13) between 1.45pm and 4pm.

Mendip's ambitious plans to provide much-needed social housing right across the district is a step closer.

The scheme - the first for two decades - promises to create jobs, boost skills and the local economy, while leaving a lasting legacy of social homes offering fair rents for residents.

Temporary traffic lights are scheduled to be used in place of the usual lights at the Strawberry Way crossroads in Wells for a couple of days next week.

The multi-way lights are due to be used at the crossroads where Tucker Street and Burcott Road meet Strawberry Way, on Thursday (July 16) and Friday (July 17).

The new Wells Rotary Club president Margaret Wright visited the Wells Vineyard Foodbank to presents a cheque for £500 to its pastor Sue Marland.

"The Foodbank has seen a 100 per cent increase in requests for help and every donation is gladly received," said Margaret.

Wells WI had another online meeting this month, with 24 members attending via Zoom.

We learned that annual subscriptions, normally payable in January, won't be due until April, in acknowledgement of recent disruption that has prevented normal meetings.

Wells Nub News is proud to announce that JP (Automatic Transmissions) Ltd will become our primary sponsor. This will enable Nub News to produce the latest news and opinion from our beautiful city.

JP (Automatic Transmissions) Ltd (or JPAT, or JPs as it's more often known) began life in Bristol in October 1975, founded by husband and wife, John and Pam, and since then has become leading suppliers of automatic transmission parts across the UK and worldwide.

Plans to build four homes behind the Mermaid Inn, Wells, have been given the green light by Mendip District Council.

The planning application for the building of four two-bedroom dwellings at 1-2 The Mermaid Inn, Tucker Street, Wells, was made by Sam James.

Wells Library Silly Summer Fete takes place online next week.

Join the library on Facebook - search for Somerset Libraries Wells to take part. Lots of activities from guess the weight to make your own lemonade and much much more for all the family to enjoy.

Did you know the Summer Reading Challenge has already started at Wells Library?

Looking for some e-books or e-audio books to complete the Summer Reading Challenge? You can find new lists created to highlight great children's reads on both the platforms under the Silly Squad - Summer Reading Challenge section.

Saturday (July 4) saw relaxation in the lockdown and allowed pubs, bars and restaurants, among other businesses, to open up around the country.

Wells Golf Club, which opened for golf on May 13, was no different. The club has been busy with more than 120 new members and increases visitor footfall when compared to previous years.