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Wells Journal
London to Brighton bicycle ride in memory of a friend
A 61 and 60-year-old couple from Wells pedalled their way to success in the London to Brighton Bike Ride for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) on June 15.
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June 26, 2025
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Remarkable form in Blast continues ahead of break
SOMERSET continued their remarkable form in the Vitality Blast, cruising to a six-wicket win against Glamorgan on Friday.
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June 26, 2025
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American odyssey a big kick for 92-year-old fundraiser
It's never too late to take that life-changing trip - and this spring, Orange & Black Motorcycle Tours supported 92-year-old Jean Scott to do just that.
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June 26, 2025
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'COUNCIL CASH CRASH POSTPONED FOR NOW'
SEND deficit move 'is not even the beginning of a solution': P.5
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June 26, 2025
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Breathtaking island getaway that's closer than you think
STUNNING scenery, bags of culture, and golden beaches - Guernsey promises everything a Mediterranean break can offer.
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June 26, 2025
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Community events at care home
CRANDON Springs Care Home in Wells is inviting local people to attend a season of community events this summer which will include music and entertainment, delicious homemade food, good company, and information and advice about residential and dementia care.
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June 26, 2025
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Children take on Daily Mile
OVER 100,000 children from schools across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland took part in this year's Olympic Day celebrations through a brand-new partnership between the Team GB Foundation and The Daily Mile Foundation.
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June 26, 2025
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If it’s horror you like, local star’s latest movie has your number
ACTOR Aaron Taylor-Johnson said his latest film 28 Years Later has “got a feel that’s like no other movie’; thanks to the experimental way it was shot.
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June 26, 2025
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Norris hoping to put his nightmare behind him
GLASTONBURY racer Lando Norris will be hoping that a return to the scene of his maiden podium can rekindle his Formula One World Championship bid.
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June 26, 2025
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Recruiting for new ladies
WALKING FOOTBALL
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June 26, 2025
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Deficit permission ‘no solution but will prevent collapse in next year’
SOMERSET Council has been given a stay of execution after the government ruled it could keep a spending deficit on special needs education off its books for another two years.
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June 26, 2025
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VWs Coast camper brings more to shore
MID-SPEC VAN GETS THINGS COOKING AND OFFERS COMFORT AND CLASS IN SPADES
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June 26, 2025
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Mixed results for Muskets
THE South West & Wales Baseball League resumed for Taunton Baseball Club on Sunday, with the Muskets hosting the Wellington Khaki Sox at Taunton Green however the Pistols’ clash with the Plymouth Mariners was postponed.
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June 26, 2025
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Sacked officer stands in council election
A FORMER police officer who was dismissed after a “misuse of his position” in a row over a basketball is now standing as a Reform UK candidate in a council by-election.
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June 26, 2025
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Ex-employer is proud to support devoted gardener
THE heartwarming story of pensioner Pete Dalgarno’s devotion to his wife Pat, 77, a resident at St Cecilia specialist dementia care home in Shepton Mallet, continues to touch hearts.
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June 26, 2025
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Brightest performance unable to allay struggles
ONE of Butleigh’s brightest performances of the season was still not enough to secure their first win of the campaign in the Somerset Division.
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June 26, 2025
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Brilliant comeback stops Xanh from Championship
SOMERSET golfer Davina Xanh produced a remarkable final-round 70 (-3), but missed a short putt on the last for another birdie finish to narrowly miss out on the English Women’s Stroke Play Championship at a sunny Alwoodley Gold Club.
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June 26, 2025
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When can you DIY?
Tradespeople tell LISA SALMON how to do simple jobs around the home... and when you might need to call in the professionals
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June 26, 2025
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Big step forward for improvements along A38 route
PLANS for a series of improvement works along the A38 have taken an important step forward.
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June 26, 2025
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Kneecap stand defiant in the midst of controversy
Glasto 2025
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June 26, 2025
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‘Respect camels and rename Pyramid’
AN animal rights charity has urged Glastonbury Festival to rename its iconic Pyramid Stage out of respect for camels used in Egyptian tourism.
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June 26, 2025
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'Attack victim had bike thrown at her'
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after reports a woman in her early 20s was assaulted before having a bike thrown at her in Wells.
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June 26, 2025
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Bird in the points after race of change
FORMER Millfield pupil Sam Bird enjoyed one of his best results of the season after being elevated to seventh at the Formula E Jakarta E Prix.
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June 26, 2025
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You're at a place I wish I could be, Tor visitors hear
WALKERS who made it up to the peak of a sun-drenched Glastonbury Tor last week said they were profoundly moved after listening to the story of a woman, Charlotte, who is no longer able to experience the mystical quality and remarkable views from her favourite place because of her life-limiting illness.
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June 26, 2025
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Norris apologises after moment of madness crash
GLASTONBURY racer Lando Norris admitted he made a fool out of himself following a “stupid” 200mph crash with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.
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June 19, 2025
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Submarine plans do not tell full story
IT has been widely reported that the UK is to build up to 12 new attack submarines.
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June 19, 2025
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Movie like McLaren team
LANDO Norris says the new Formula 1 movie contains some reminders of his own rivalry with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri after their collision at the Canadian Grand Prix.
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June 19, 2025
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Century ends Somerset's winning start to the Blast
DANIEL Bell-Drummond scored a brilliant hundred as Kent won by four runs at the Cooper Associates Ground to end Somerset's five-match winning start to the Vitality Blast T20 South Group campaign on Sunday.
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June 19, 2025
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MPs' call for investment to tackle the many issues confronting county's health system
SOMERSET MPs have pushed for more NHS funding across the South West following the conclusion of the government's spending review.
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June 19, 2025
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'Another festival falls' - sadness as ticket sales fail to reach targets
THE organisers of the new Homestead Festival have cancelled the July event due to lack of ticket sales.
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