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Somerset Council will overhaul Whitnell Corner junction near Wells with a £4 million roundabout project to address 67 collisions over 20 years, including a 2019 fatality. (Supplied image)

Wells crash blackspot to get £4m roundabout upgrade

17th Mar 2026 | 1

A review into the death of two-week-old Brendon Staddon found lessons for Somerset agencies but concluded his murder by his father in a hospital was unforeseeable.

Review into baby Brendon’s death finds safeguarding lessons

17th Mar 2026 |

Wells Cathedral offers Easter events from March 28 to April 18, featuring an Easter Egg Trail, crafts, and seasonal food.

Wells Cathedral plans Easter trail, crafts and café menu

17th Mar 2026 |

The Bishop’s Palace in Wells will launch a Splash Play Zone for children on Sunday, 26 April 2026.

Wells splash play zone to open in Dragon’s Lair

17th Mar 2026 |

Eggs have been spotted in Grace's nest at the Bishop’s Palace in Wells. (Photo via: SwanCam)

Wells swan Grace lays eggs at Bishop’s Palace nest

16th Mar 2026 |

Ryan Kerr, 34, of Wells, was sentenced to six years and nine months for raping a woman in July 2023. Convicted in Taunton, sentenced in Bristol.

Wells man jailed for raping sleeping woman

16th Mar 2026 |

Campaigners in Wells criticise Somerset Council for inadequate planning on accessible housing, neglecting wheelchair users' needs, per recent research.

Campaigners say Somerset failing on accessible homes

16th Mar 2026 |

Crandon Springs Care Home resident Eileen played the swipe and guess game, slowly revealing different locations around the world.

Life Size Digital Touchscreen Enhances Dementia Care at Crandon Springs Care Home

16th Mar 2026 |

Here is this week's Wells weather forecast provided by Mr Data

Weather forecast for this week in Wells - 16 Mar to 22 Mar

16th Mar 2026 |

Over three years, residential burglaries rose to 3,884 in 2025 (File photo)

Somerset burglaries rise to nearly 3,900 a year

15th Mar 2026 |

Ferne's Easter Bunny

Ferne Animal Sanctuary set for its annual Spring Festival

14th Mar 2026 |

A vacancy on Wells City Council for St Thomas’ Ward arises after Cllr Tony Robbins' passing. (File photo)

Wells issues formal notice for St Thomas’ Ward council seat after loss of Tony Robbins

13th Mar 2026 |

Sustainable Wells seeks new venue for its bi-monthly Sunday Freecycle, after losing its Priory Road car park location, urging residents for suggestions.

Wells Freecycle is Homeless!

13th Mar 2026 |

Somerset Council struggles to identify over 2,300 empty homes due to pending system development, relying on council tax records meanwhile, amid efforts to curb property vacancies.

Somerset Council cannot say where 2,300 empty homes are

13th Mar 2026 |

The local job market offers diverse roles this week, including accountancy, engineering, and management positions across Wells, Glastonbury, Street, and Shepton Mallet (Unsplash)

Jobs round-up: spreadsheets, spanners and the sort of shift pattern that ruins your sleep but pays for the heating

13th Mar 2026 |

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