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Multiple deaths following contact with Avon and Somerset Constabulary, new figures reveal

By Laura Linham

29th Dec 2023 | Local News

Tom Whiting, the IOPC's acting director-general, emphasised the need for action across various agencies to prevent such deaths.

According to the IOPC, there were six deaths connected with Avon and Somerset Constabulary in the 2022-23 financial year.

Major structural concerns force closure of 20 classrooms at Blue School

By Laura Linham

28th Dec 2023 | Local News

Wells' Blue School confronts urgent structural challenges and is forced to initiate classroom closures.

Forgotten Football Legacy: Unravelling Wells' connection to Argentine football hero

By Laura Linham

28th Dec 2023 | Local News

From the tranquil settings of Wells Cemetery, emerges a story of international football, unexplored connections, and a homage to a forgotten footballing son of Argentina, Lionel Walter 'Nelo' Newell

Lionel Walter Newell, an unsung hero of Argentine football, rests in peace in our city's own backyard.

Mendip's over - and under - crowding issues highlighted in census figures

By Laura Linham

28th Dec 2023 | Local News

Overcrowding is assessed based on the number of rooms in a residence and their suitability for the number of occupants.

In Mendip, about 945 homes, accounting for 1.9% of all residences in the area, were identified as overcrowded.

Welcome 2024 with dazzling New Year's Eve celebrations

By Laura Linham

28th Dec 2023 | Local News

The perfect opportunity to say goodbye to 2023 and welcome the new year in style.

From gala parties in Wells to vibrant bashes in Glastonbury and Street, Somerset is the place to be this New Year's Eve.

Caught on camera: The Ghosts of Wookey Hole Caves

By Laura Linham

27th Dec 2023 | Local News

Ghost hunter claims to have video evidence of ghosts in Wookey Holes caves - what do you think? .

One in five Mendip criminals reoffend within a year, highlighting rehabilitation challenges

By Laura Linham

27th Dec 2023 | Local News

As Mendip faces a 20.9% reoffending rate, calls grow for greater focus on community support and reform measures.

Why a career with YMCA Brunel Group is a game-changer

By Laura Linham

27th Dec 2023 | Advertisement Features

Join the YMCA Brunel Group: Transforming communities, shaping futures.

Empower lives and elevate your career with YMCA Brunel Group – where every job makes a difference.

Somerstock 2024 unveils exciting line-up: Shakatak to headline, plus more live acts announced

By Laura Linham

26th Dec 2023 | Local News

Somerstock 2024: Jazz, funk, soul, and more in the heart of Somerset. (Photos: Victoria Welton Photography.)

Experience the musical extravaganza at Somerstock 2024 – jazz, funk, soul, and more in the heart of Somerset.

Mendip's heat pumps: More rare than a sunny British summer

By Laura Linham

26th Dec 2023 | Local News

The Government's ambitious target is to install 600,000 heat pumps per year by 2028.

With less than 1% adoption, Mendip's heat pumps are playing hard to get, much like a glimpse of the British sun.

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