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Wells Journal
MP highlights council leader’s loss in call for better bereavement help
A SOMERSET MP has marked Baby Loss Awareness Week by paying tribute to a former council leader who lost “much-loved twins”
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October 23, 2025
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Site earmarked for 116 new homes in a 'dangerous' spot, say opponents
MORE than 100 additional homes could be delivered in an “extremely dangerous” location on the edge of Somerset's smallest city.
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October 23, 2025
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Age UK's Christmas carols will help lift the spirits
AGE UK Somerset, the local independent charity which supports older people, is holding its Christmas Carol Service at Wells Cathedral on Wednesday, 10th December at 11am -and entry is free.
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October 16, 2025
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Music underscores proud family ties
In late September, Downside School welcomed the Bevan Family Consort to perform in a packed Abbey Church.
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October 16, 2025
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Ghosts and ghouls to spook up Halloween
GHOSTS, ghouls and gory goings-on are creeping into one of the South West's spookiest attractions ~ and this year, it’s putting books, blood and broomsticks centre stage.
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October 16, 2025
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'Ultimate' hotel's delight after it scoops major international award
A LOCAL hotel has been named as one of the ‘ultimate hotels’ across the world.
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October 16, 2025
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An exciting range of guests sparks huge public interest
AN exciting range of speakers has led to a big demand for tickets at this year's Wells Festival of Literature which takes place in Cedars Hall, Wells from tomorrow (October 17) to October 25.
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October 16, 2025
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Beautifully deck-orated
THE latest fundraising venture for the Wells Skatepark Project is gathering momentum.
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October 09, 2025
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Made to feel welcome at a heartfelt gathering
THE Wells Welcome Hub organised a heartfelt gathering for displaced people at a beautiful farm outside the city. This event brought together families from the displaced community for an afternoon of creativity, reflection and genuine connection.
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October 09, 2025
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2026 promises to be a historic year for cathedral as organ work begins
THE major refurbishment of the historic Grand Organ at Wells Cathedral is to begin in January.
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October 09, 2025
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'Difficult decision' to close popular pub
ALOCAL pub closed for the final time at the weekend.
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October 09, 2025
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Breaking ground on new building at town’s hospital
ONE of Somerset's smaller hospitals will be expanded to allow more patients to be treated in the coming months.
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October 02, 2025
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The town that radiates a sense of community
SHEPTON Mallet radiates a sense of community. In the market place that acts as the town’s centre, one of the first things you'll notice is a crate full of apples and bananas with a sign reading ‘Free fruit for kids’ (pictured right).
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September 25, 2025
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Remembrance event marks war’s end
COME celebrate 80 years since the Second World War ended with the Somerset County Royal British Legion at Wells Cathedral.
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September 25, 2025
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Surrender yourselves to the sound of jazz
THE streets of Wells will be filled with the sound of music this weekend with the first-ever Wells Jazz and Blues Festival.
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September 25, 2025
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Ofsted praise is music to the ears of Rock and Rollers Day Nursery
STAFF at a nursery in Wells say they are so proud after receiving an impressive report from Ofsted.
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September 25, 2025
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Raising the roof at lively fundraiser
Energetic fundraisers will be raising the roof with a night of live music in support of vulnerable communities.
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September 18, 2025
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Source Roadshow's feast of local food and drink
THE South West's biggest food, drink and hospitality trade show is coming to the Bath & West Showground on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, and some of Somerset's most iconic producers are already confirmed.
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September 18, 2025
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Car park go-ahead for 'eyesore' site in town
A DERELICT building and an “untidy” site in Shepton Mallet is to be demolished to pave the way for a new 40-space car park.
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September 18, 2025
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Find your way to festival along a trail of snowdrop garden locations
FOR the first time, the Shepton Snowdrop Festival has teamed up with Somerset's finest snowdrop gardens to create the Great Snowdrop Gardens Trail of Somerset.
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September 18, 2025
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AI cameras aim to increase safety at crash hotspot
ASOMERSET crash hotspot is getting ‘Al cameras in a bid to stop dangerous driving.
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September 04, 2025
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Determined that their good food does not go to waste
Charlie Bigham's has announced a series of environmental commitments in a continuation of its mission to redefine its business success through purpose, not just profit.
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September 04, 2025
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Chance to win a year’s supply of Bigham’s meals
VISITORS to this year's Wells Food Festival will be given the chance to win a year’s supply of Charlie Bigham’s meals, as the Somerset-based company marks its fifth year as aheadline sponsor.
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September 04, 2025
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Modern-day pilgrims undertaking their journey for sake of vulnerable
NICH Wolff is someone very special.
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September 04, 2025
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'PUBLIC AT HEART OF HOSPITALS' FUTURE'
Concerns at lack of consultation over possible beds closure: page 12
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August 28, 2025
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'SERIOUS CONCERNS' AT HOSPITALS PLAN
Call for an urgent meeting before final decisions are made: page 12
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July 24, 2025
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CAMPAIGNERS' PLEA FOR A SAFER FUTURE
'New residents face travel risks unless developer provides link': P.2
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July 17, 2025
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The Script making a swift return for Extravaganza
GLASTONBURY Festival 2025 may have come to an end, but it’s not the last concert from the Worthy Farm organisers this year.
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July 10, 2025
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Mixed results for Pistols
THE South West & Wales Baseball League continued on Sunday as Taunton Baseball Club’s Pistols travelled to Truro to face the Cornish Pioneers, while the Muskets had a weekend off after Bournemouth Bears forfeited their AA match-up.
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July 10, 2025
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Heat alert is issued as county prepares for some scorching conditions this weekend
SOMERSET is gearing up for a scorcher of a weekend, with predictions showing it’s set to outshine the likes of Ibiza, Barcelona, Rome, and Tenerife with soaring temperatures.
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