Newspaper
Wells Journal
Submarine plans do not tell full story
IT has been widely reported that the UK is to build up to 12 new attack submarines.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
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.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
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.
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
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.
5 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
'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.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Kids' stuff
From enduring Disney characters to heritage-inspired schemes, creating a bedroom that will adapt as your child grows is not difficult, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Comedy duo stopping off at local pubs
Award-winning comedy duo and drinks experts, The Thinking Drinkers, are stopping off in Sandford’s Railway Inn on their ambitious 1,000-mile tandem bike tour from Land's End to John O'Groats, relying entirely on pubs for food, drink, shelter and moral support.
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Balloon launch with funds for new festival already soaring
A bold new music and arts festival launched in Bruton on Wednesday, June 11 - and by Monday, June 16, it had been 61% crowdfunded by its future audience.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Millions provided for repairs at hospitals
URGENT hospital repairs at three Somerset sites can be carried out over the summer and autumn after more than £8.5m was provided by central government.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Double in Devon dispels any bad omens for Nicholls
FRIDAY the 13th proved to be anything but unlucky for Ditcheat trainer Paul Nicholls as he scooped a double at Newton Abbot.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Barn becomes festival stage
The iconic Bishop's Barn has been transformed into a theatre space by the Wells Theatre Festival.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
New head chef is serving up treats
CRANDON Springs Care Home in Wells is delighted to introduce Simon Jackson as its new head chef.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Work on new homes could start by end of the year
NEW homes can be built next to a former mill after revised plans were approved.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
AUSTRAL'S SOFTER FOCUS
RENAULT has a dizzying number of SUVs in its line-up.
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
'Many will be left in despair by Spending Review
LIBERAL Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, Sarah Dyke, has warned that the Government's Spending Review risks severely harming rural communities while simultaneously failing to adequately address the NHS, social care and cost-of-living crisis.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Mayor pulls the first pint in Swan's new era
The historic Swan Hotel in Wells, whose first guests arrived on horseback way back in the year 1422, has marked a new chapter in its illustrious history with the official reopening of its new reception, restaurant and bar areas.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Captain's half-century not enough to earn win
Smart unable to lift Wells & Horrington after poor start leads to a five-wicket defeat on the road - page 38
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
'Support urgently needed to ensure future of club'
WE all know how important sport is for people young and old, it is healthy, it is social and it is at the heart of the community.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Maximum points as winning ways continue
CITY of Wells' ladies continued their winning ways in the Wild League, winning their latest game at home to Prattens.
4 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Devising a route forward for the region’s transport
SOMERSET could get safer roads, more trains and better links to local employment under a range of major transport schemes which have been put forward by local councillors.
4 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
'Really chuffed' at work to boost flood defences
ESSENTIAL improvements to one of Somerset's key flood defences can continue over the summer after near ly £1m of funding was signed off.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
HOMES BID APPEAL GOES UNOPPOSED
Villagers have concerns but council declines to make defence: P.3
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Victory wait continues on
BESS Heath demonstrated maturity aplenty to carry Durham to a four-wicket victory over Somerset in the Vitality Blast women's competition at the Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton on Sunday.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Know your retail rights and how to spot sellers' excuses
YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS CHAMPION
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
What does wedding insurance cover?
IS IT WORTH INSURING YOUR BIG DAY AGAINST A DISASTER? LARA OWEN GETS SOME EXPERT ADVICE
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
GIVE YOUR SPACE A ROSY GLOW...
JUNE is peak flowering season for roses. Whether scrambling up walls and trellises or growing in borders or pots, they are the essence of an English country garden, and remain a firm favourite with gardeners.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
School teams up with Chelsea for a pathway to excellence
IN what is described as a global first, Wells Cathedral School has announced a partnership with Premier League giants Chelsea that will give pupils access to ‘top level coaching and world-class facilities’
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Review: The King Arthur pub, Glastonbury
WELCOME to Glastonbury - a town known for its hippy-dippy shops selling incense, holistic skincare products and spellcraft supplies. But as with any good town, Glastonbury still boasts some fine pubs.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Women to be celebrated
WOMEN’S SPORT
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
Nation asked to get crafty
ENGLAND Rugby stars Abby Dow and Tatyana Heard have called upon the nation to show its support of the Red Roses as they aim for World Cup glory on home soil this summer.
1 min |