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Wells Journal
Why not become a prisoner of love?
WEDDING season is here and that means it’s time to plan the ultimate stag or hen party - why settle for the usual night out when you can celebrate in one of Somerset's most unique venues: a 400-year-old, decommissioned prison?
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June 05, 2025
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Hikers’ 28-mile challenge for mental health cause
MORE than 60 people took part in a hike from Weston-super-Mare to Wookey Hole, to mark Mental Health Awareness Month last week, writes Lauren Wright.
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June 05, 2025
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Heading into final game in control of own destiny
TEAM Bath Netball will go into the last match of the inaugural NXT Gen League season with their destiny in their own hands after strengthening their grip on second spot with an excellent 50-36 away win at Manchester Thunder.
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June 05, 2025
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'Home building just a tiny fraction of what's causing county's environmental problems'
SMALL house-builders in Somerset are still struggling to deliver new homes as a result of the “catastrophic” phosphates crisis.
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June 05, 2025
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Brewers cook up a storm
GAME week nine of the South West & Wales Baseball League took place on Sunday, with only the Taunton Pistols taking to the diamond at Taunton Green.
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June 05, 2025
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Norris compares rival's shunt to playing Mario Kart
LANDO Norris has confessed to having pulled a move akin to Max Verstappen’s side-swipe on George Russell - albeit only during a game of Mario Kart.
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June 05, 2025
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Difficult start for Women
ESMAE MacGregor claimed career-best T20 figures as Essex’s bowlers ripped through the Somerset batting line-up to secure their side's first win of the Women’s Vitality Blast at Chelmsford on Sunday.
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June 05, 2025
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Hubs inititaive aims to drive inclusivity
A NEW countywide initiative launches this month, aiming to make Somerset a beacon of inclusivity and equity for displaced communities.
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June 05, 2025
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Show chiefs hail the stars and stalwarts of the farming world
FROM stalwarts of the show circuit to rising stars of veterinary medicine, the opening of the 160th Bath and West Show was marked by a celebration of long service, rural community achievement and promising future talent.
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June 05, 2025
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New residents ready to make Somerset a roaring success
New residents have arrived as part of a major expansion Wookey Hole's beloved Dinosaur Valley, nestled between the legendary Caves and the historic Paper Mill.
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June 05, 2025
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IT'S KONA BE A MUST
LATEST VERSION OF HYUNDAI'S STANDOUT SUV OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
3 min |
June 05, 2025
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BALCONY scene
How to fuse function with flair in your outside space, by SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
3 min |
June 05, 2025
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Care staff in the running for awards
CARE staff in Glastonbury are celebrating after many of their team were announced as finalists at their annual company awards.
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June 05, 2025
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Claims of genocide don't bear scrutiny
RECENTLY I've seen plenty of people happily accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza on social media and on this opinion page.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
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High fives all round for beef breed champions as Oscar milks it!
IT was another year, and another great show, with some innovative changes in the livestock lines.
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June 05, 2025
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Xanh scores victory at the home of golf in Rule Trophy
SOMERSET golfer Davina Xanh pipped fellow English player Charlotte Naughton to victory in the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
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Endangered eels given an easier way to slip through
SOMERSET’S endangered eel population is being given a boost by new eel passes being installed on key water control structures across the county.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
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Smeed to the fore as Blast campaign begins perfectly
WILL Smeed made light work of Essex’s meagre total on Sunday as 2024 runners-up Somerset made it two wins from two to begin their Men's Vitality Blast campaign.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
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Is it worth buying a life insurance policy?
If you're confused about what cover you need or when you should get it, SARA KEENAN speaks to the experts
3 min |
June 05, 2025
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Being close to nature is something that I really appreciate
TV PRESENTER JEFF BRAZIER TELLS CAMILLA FOSTER HOW WALKING, MEDITATION AND COLD PLUNGES ARE CENTRAL TO HIS WELLNESS ROUTINE
4 min |
June 05, 2025
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'Risk to communities of scrapping £2 cap'
A LOCAL MP has warned that scrapping the national £2 bus fare cap would devastate rural communities already grappling with limited transport options and rising living costs.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
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Town square’s all set for starring role in TV drama
THE production team set to descend on Axbridge next month have revealed what they're filming.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
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Conjuring up some animal magic for residents to enjoy
Crandon Springs Care Home in Wells has recently become a hub of heart-warming animal interactions, bringing smiles, good vibes, and cherished memories to its residents through a series of delightful visits.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
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No more funds for project after critical audit report
NO further funding will be provided for a flagship regeneration project in Glastonbury following a damning audit of its finances.
6 min |
June 05, 2025
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Life in full colour
Interiors expert Kate Rose Morgan shares some of her top tips to spark joy and happiness.
3 min |
May 29, 2025
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'I'm fit, have a full head of hair and love making tunes'
Sir Rod Stewart has “so much more music\" he wants to make.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
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Former captain returns to help the new generation
BRIDGWATER United Women have announced the appointment of Ellie Barton as the club’s new safeguarding and wellbeing director.
3 min |
May 29, 2025
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WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY...
MAKING SURE YOUR WISHES ARE CARRIED OUT AFTER YOUR DEATH IS SIMPLE IF YOU FOLLOW THESE RULES.
3 min |
May 29, 2025
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'Please don't let cobbler shop die out after 30 years of great service'
A COBBLER shop which has been in Shepton Mallet for more than 30 years is threatened with closure unless people in the town start using it again.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
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Award-winning balcony celebrates the role of bees
SHEPTON Mallet-based Protek, manufacturers of quality timber coatings and preservatives, is buzzing following its colourful debut appearance at RHS Chelsea 2025 in partnership with the charity, Bees for Development.
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