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Wells Journal
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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July 10, 2025
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DISMAY AT STATE OF PAVEMENTS IN CITY
Accessible Wells survey reveals depth of dissatisfaction: page 7
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July 10, 2025
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The latest Somerset link in Bond intrigue
Could the next James Bond be a red-haired actor with a Somerset connection and a real-life facial scar? Scott Rose-Marsh, pictured inset, a British actor known for roles in BBC dramas Chloe and The Outlaws, has rocketed to second place in the betting odds to become the next 007.
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July 10, 2025
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Hospital staff are delighted at national recognition
STAFF at Shepton Mallet hospital are celebrating national recognition for its commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and safety after two new accreditations from healthcare review bodies.
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July 10, 2025
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How to up your chances of securing that hot ticket
If you've missed out on grabbing tickets to see your favourite artist play live recently, you might be feeling that the odds are stacked against you when it comes to booking online.
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July 10, 2025
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Harsh decision halts star
FLEDGLING local karting star William Robinson endured arguably his toughest weekend to date during round four of the FAT Karting League Pro Championship.
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July 10, 2025
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Derby spoils finally break Butleigh's duck this season
BUTLEIGH finally secured their first win of the campaign to begin the second half of the season on a happy note.
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July 10, 2025
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Wellington inspires victory
AMANDA-JADE Wellington played a match-winning innings under pressure as Somerset beat Essex by four wickets at Taunton's Cooper Associates Ground to register their first win of the Vitality Blast T20 campaign in their tenth game on Tuesday.
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July 10, 2025
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The £2.1m cost of rising thefts to rural communities
RURAL communities in Somerset are facing a sharp rise in thefts, with losses estimated at over £2.1 million last year - a 168.7 per cent increase, according to new figures.
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July 10, 2025
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CRUISER BOOST
Toyota's popular Land Cruiser is to get a new mild-hybrid powertrain. The firm’s off-roader will keep the same 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel unit in the current car with the added benefit of a 48-volt lithium-ion hybrid battery.
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July 10, 2025
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Familiar foe to face Street in opening FA Cup round
STREET have been handed a home tie against a familiar foe to start this season's FA Cup.
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July 10, 2025
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Nine brave souls volunteer for prison
TODAY (July 10), the iron gates of the historic Shepton Mallet Prison will slam shut behind nine brave participants, each taking part in a unique challenge to raise vital funds for lifesaving charity, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
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July 10, 2025
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Politicians maintain the pressure on BBC over broadcast of chants
MINISTERS expect “accountability at the highest levels” for the BBC's decision to screen Bob Vylan at Glastonbury, the Culture Secretary has said.
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July 10, 2025
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Transforming town into a vibrant playground of creativity and joy
SHEPTON Mallet is set to burst into life this July as All the World’s Our Playground returns for its sixth spectacular year, bringing circus, street theatre, dance, music, and community celebration to the heart of the town.
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July 10, 2025
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Big improvements to region’s travel links
MAJOR plans to improve transport links across the South West have been announced.
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July 10, 2025
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City stages first-ever Jazz & Blues Festival
PORTWAY Blues Band have announced they are to be part of the first-ever Wells Jazz and Blues Festival.
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July 10, 2025
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Budget hacks
Count the pennies: There are plenty of places to save across your family's spending
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July 10, 2025
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Hospice exceeds £100k target in next to no time thanks to public
IN an outpouring of generosity, the people of Somerset helped St Margaret’s Hospice surpass its fundraising target of £100,000 in just 13 hours - raising a total of £160,917 in under two days.
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July 10, 2025
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GP surgeries are on the edge of collapse, MPs warn
GP surgeries across the South West are teetering on the edge of collapse, MPs have warned, as overstretched doctors face a perfect storm of soaring demand, crumbling buildings and chronic underfunding.
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July 10, 2025
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The thought of a weekend lie-in is so alien to me...
BROADCASTER AND AUTHOR SARA COX TALKS TO CAMILLA FOSTER ABOUT HER MORNING ROUTINE AND THE ENERGY BOOSTS SHE COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT
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July 10, 2025
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'Incredibly thankful to all who supported new playground'
Children were all smiles as Weare Academy's brand-new playground was officially opened, with Mrs. Dover joining the celebration to cut the ribbon and mark the occasion.
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July 10, 2025
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Thatchers bring home four medals
SOMERSET cider experts Thatchers, based at Myrtle Farm in Sandford, have taken home four medals at the internationally acclaimed Cider World Awards 2025.
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July 10, 2025
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Survey highlights public concern over pavements
A CITIZENS survey held across Wells in the spring by action group Accessible Wells has given a snapshot of the main concerns of residents with mobility and disability problems.
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July 10, 2025
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'Welfare reforms will see resident put into poverty'
LIBERAL Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, Sarah Dyke, voted against the Government's welfare reform bill, describing the legislation as “botched” and warning that it placed vulnerable residents and their carers at risk.
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July 10, 2025
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Brilliant half-century sees Somerset into the last eight
TOM Kohler-Cadmore smashed a brilliant half-century to propel Somerset to a convincing 95-run victory over Essex Eagles at the Cooper Associates Ground on Tuesday night and guaranteed the runaway South Group leaders a place in the quarter finals of the Vitality Blast.
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July 10, 2025
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Take this week to think about your drinking habits
ALCOHOL Awareness Week takes place this week, the annual campaign from UK charity Alcohol Change UK which aims to get people thinking about the harm excess alcohol could be doing to them and their families.
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July 10, 2025
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KODIAQ IS BACK WITH A CRACKER
NEW SKODA VRS DELIVERS A DASH OF DRAMA WITH THE SAME SOLID PERFORMANCE
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