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This week’s Wells jobs round-up has money, maintenance, care work and the odd nocturnal career move.
Wells jobs this week: law at the top end, boilers in the middle, and not much sitting still

10th Apr 2026   |   

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Horse-riders feel overlooked as vehicles block a Mendip Hills route.
Horse riders furious as cars block key bridleway

10th Apr 2026   |   

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Here is this weekend Wells weather forecast provided by Mr Data
Weekend weather forecast for Wells - 10 Apr to 12 Apr

10th Apr 2026   |   

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Wells will host a family event with the Somerset Dragon on Saturday, 11 April. Festivities in Market Place, with performances and a themed market.
Somerset Dragon to roar into Market Place

9th Apr 2026   |   

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Wells hosts the Queer Steampunk Ball at the White Hart on Friday, 17 April. Featuring Professor Elemental, proceeds aid Wells Pride and Somerset 2BU.
Queer Steampunk Ball to back Pride causes

9th Apr 2026   |   

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Wells week is bustling: talks, music, community events, and more from April Ninth to Eighteenth, with highlights including the City of Wells Bowls Club opening.
Quizzes, bowls and folk on the bill in Wells this week

9th Apr 2026   |   

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Residents have lodged objections to plans for up to 73 homes off Orchard Lea in Wells, raising concerns over roads, wildlife, drainage and landscape harm.
Wells 73-home plan meets wave of resident objections

8th Apr 2026   |   

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Wells Britannia Inn community group makes formal offer
Wells Britannia bid lodged as appeal battle goes on

8th Apr 2026   |   

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Doulting Stone Quarry, a historic site with major limestone reserves near Shepton Mallet, is for sale
Quarry with 900,000 tonnes up for sale

8th Apr 2026   |   

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A proposal for 73 homes in Wells has been submitted to Somerset Council by OG Group for Rubix Land Ltd.
Wells plan for 73 homes lodged on fields near city

7th Apr 2026   |   

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Residents at Crandon Springs Care Home in Wells engaged with exotic animals from GRAB (Supplied)
Wells care home goes wild with snakes and spiders

7th Apr 2026   |   

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Avon and Somerset Police launch a campaign to spotlight child exploitation.
Somerset warning as police urge public to spot exploitation

7th Apr 2026   |    1

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Pictured at the Neighbourhood Watch meeting are, from the left, cybercrime expert Issy Corby, Paul Johnson from Avon and Somerset Constabulary, PC Darren Pearson, Jules Tressider and Nick Southwell
Working together to beat crime in Wells

7th Apr 2026   |   

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Somerset residents urged to bolster local economy by supporting businesses this spring, especially with Easter and longer days approaching. Explore local offerings and spread the word.
Somerset urged to back local firms this spring

6th Apr 2026   |    2

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The Wells Festival of Literature 2026 invites entries for its international competitions in Open Poetry, Short Story, Book for Children, and Young Poets categories, with a £5,000 prize fund. (Photo: WFL)
Wells Literature festival opens 2026 competitions

6th Apr 2026   |   

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