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Alison Blom-Cooper, Somerset Council's chief planning officer. CREDIT: Somerset Council.

Somerset Council hires West Midlands officers to tackle backlog

29th Jan 2026 |

Severe flooding from Storm Chandra leaves dozens of Somerset roads closed, with more rain expected.

Somerset roads closed as council warns of more flooding

28th Jan 2026 |

A unique Chris Martin doll, made by Sandra Witcombe in Shepton Mallet, is a prize in a fundraising draw for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance's 2ndHeli Appeal.

Doll signed by Coldplay to raise cash for air ambulance

28th Jan 2026 |

The Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza will not occur in 2026 as the Glastonbury Festival announces a complete fallow year.

Extravaganza cancelled for 2026

28th Jan 2026 |

Ferne Hay Appeal

Ferne Animal Sanctuary issues urgent hay appeal

27th Jan 2026 |

Wells Cathedral hosts "A Celebration of Demonstration" from Monday, 3 February to Sunday, 1 March 2026.

Wells Cathedral exhibition puts Somerset BLM protests in spotlight

27th Jan 2026 |

County Hall (John Sutton, CC BY-SA 2.0)

Somerset councillors accepted £300 train tickets, tapas and VIP gifts

27th Jan 2026 |

Storm Chandra causes severe flooding in Somerset, closing major roads like A303 and A361.

Somerset hit by Storm Chandra as roads flood and trains grind to halt

27th Jan 2026 |

Wells from the air (Pete Penfold, CC BY-SA 2.0)

Wells council tax precept to rise by 6p a week in April

26th Jan 2026 |

Police in Wells intensify city centre patrols to combat shoplifting, focusing on Wells High Street hotspot, following business and resident concerns for tougher action.

Wells High Street shoplifters face 2026 police crackdown

26th Jan 2026 |

We've Teamed up with The White Hart in Wells to announce the re-launch of our legendary Hot Fuzz IPA!

26th Jan 2026 |

Somerset Council confirms closures of Southover and The Cloisters for pedestrian improvements, starting January 26 and 28, respectively.

Wells road closures this week for pedestrian crossing works

26th Jan 2026 |

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

Weather forecast for this week in Wells - 26 Jan to 1 Feb

26th Jan 2026 |

Somerset's new garden trail celebrates Snowdrop Festival's 10th year. (Unsplash)

Festival launches Somerset snowdrop trail

25th Jan 2026 |

Wells City Council cancels January 24 market due to high winds. (Photo: Wells City Council)

Wells Saturday market cancelled this Saturday as severe winds forecast

23rd Jan 2026 |

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