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Decision on the redevelopment of the former Wells Police Station pushed back

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

13th Mar 2024 | Local News

Artist's Impression of 47 Retirement Flats on the former Wells Police Station site on the A39 Glastonbury Road in Wells. Credit: NPA Visuals.

Planning decision delayed due to concerns over lack of parking at the proposed retirement flat development on the site of the old Wells Police Station.

Wells Blue School students selected as interns for Wells Art Contemporary

By Guest

13th Mar 2024 | Local News

Blue School students Abbie Rolfe, Walker Cellan Jones and Imogen Smith

Three art students from The Blue School have been offered the opportunity to help with the Wells Art Contemporary exhibition at Wells Cathedral.

Somerset council staff cuts could see over 1,000 jobs go

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Mar 2024 | Local News

Somerset Council seeks to cut wage bill by £40m with redundancies set to take place over the next three years.

Blue School bounce back: Wells school pupils should all be back on site soon

By Laura Linham

11th Mar 2024 | Local News

The much-anticipated move comes as a relief to the school community, which has faced significant disruption since the discovery of the problems late last year.

Somerset skies alight: Photographer captures comet's dance with Andromeda galaxy

By SWNS

11th Mar 2024 | Local News

osh Dury, 26, shot 12P/Pons–Brooks on 6 March and also managed to get the Andromeda galaxy in the frame.

The landscape astrophotographer took the picture from Compton Martin in the Mendip Hills. .

Keeping Somerset's streets clean could fall to parish councils as Somerset Council seeks to save up to £300,000

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

11th Mar 2024 | Local News

Shops on the High Street in Wells (Photo:Google maps)

Somerset Council currently has a number of contracts with IDVerde for street cleaning and grounds maintenance.

Decline in Mendip's social housing lets over the decade sparks concern

By Laura Linham

10th Mar 2024 | Local News

The decline contributes to an ever-worsening housing crisis in the area (Credit: Unsplash)

The latest figures indicate a decrease of more than a tenth in the number of new lets, pointing to an escalating housing crisis in the region.

A cornucopia of careers up for grabs in Wells this week

By Laura Linham

8th Mar 2024 | Local News

Checkatrade is seeking skilled Carpenters to meet the high demand for quality trades in Wells. (Photo: Unsplash)

Dive into job opportunities in Wells, where every role promises a chance to grow, protect, and innovate in a community rich with history and vitality.

Wells youngsters soar to victory: Gymnastics stars shine at Regional Championships

By Clare Tanner

8th Mar 2024 | Local Sport

Highlighting the event was Alfie McCulloch from Wells Blue School, who for the second consecutive year, clinched the title of South-West Tumbling Schools Champ.

Wells grandfather authors adventure tale for charity

By Laura Linham

8th Mar 2024 | Local News

Derek Smart's book will be sold to raise funds for Children's Hospice South West (Photo: CHSW/Submitted)

A Wells grandfather turns author, crafting a heartwarming squirrel saga to benefit children's hospice.

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