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Trio Paradis turns up the tempo with daytime concerts at St Thomas' Church

By Laura Linham

12th Jan 2024 | Local News

The Café Concerts, scheduled to begin on Monday, 5th February at 11 AM, are informal daytime events aimed at a wide audience.

Wells encouraged to re-tree!

By Issued on behalf of Somerset County Council

12th Jan 2024 | Local News

The Woodland Trust is giving away hundreds of thousands of trees (Image: Submitted)

The Woodland Trust is giving away hundreds of thousands of trees, with deliveries in March and November for planting.

City's surprise inclusion in gloomy poll raises eyebrows

By Laura Linham

11th Jan 2024 | Local News

Wells in 'Soul Destroying' town Shocker? City's unjust poll placement sparks bemused irritation.

324 drink and drug drivers arrested in December

By Laura Linham

11th Jan 2024 | Local News

The operation involved around 2000 drivers being stopped through various means, including stop check sites, intelligence-led operations, public reports, and proactive patrols.

This figure represents a 10 per cent increase from the previous year, with 68 per cent of the offences related to drink driving and 32 per cent to drug driving.

Blue School pupils facing uncertainty as school battles structural issues

By Laura Linham

11th Jan 2024 | Local News

Headteacher Mark Woodlock provided an update on the current situation, emphasising the issue's complexity.

While investigative work continues on the Kennion Building, to see if it can be salvaged, the school has been putting contingency measures in place.

Discover a blend of art, fashion, and celestial insights in Wells this weekend

By Laura Linham

11th Jan 2024 | Local News

Rebecca is a Canadian actress and operatic soprano, who originated the role of Cosette in the original production of Les Miserables and Christine Daae in Canadian Production of The Phantom of the Opera.

From lantern-making to live performances, Wells shines with community spirit this weekend. .

Wells to host first ever Pride event, celebrating LGBTQIA+ community

By Laura Linham

10th Jan 2024 | Local News

Wells Pride 2024 promises a line-up of queer musicians, drag, workshops and celebration.

Historic Wells Pride 2024 set to bring celebration and community spirit to the city this June.

Somerset faces potential 10% council tax hike amid financial crisis and service cuts

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

10th Jan 2024 | Local News

Councillor Bill Revans, leader of Somerset County Council, outside County Hall in Taunton - Daniel Mumby

Somerset Council proposes significant tax rise and service reductions to avoid bankruptcy, impacting key local services.

Everyone a winner at the latest Wells SOUP!

By Guest

9th Jan 2024 | Local News

Paddy O’Hagan, second left, with the presenters Nicki Hall, Ruth Ames-White, Iris Marshall and Edgar Phillips at Wells SOUP! Photo by Philip Welch

The occasion was Saturday’s SOUP!, a quarterly grant-giving lunch organised by Wells Independents.

Urgent overhaul odered for Somerset Council's support to vulnerable pupils

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

9th Jan 2024 | Local News

Somerset Council's headquarters at County Hall on The Crescent in Taunton - Daniel Mumby

Somerset Council faces major reforms following government regulator's findings of systemic faults in educational support for vulnerable children.

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