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Wells Journal
Thrilled that two ‘brilliant young minds’ will be assisting with Wells Art Contemporary
WELLS Art Contemporary (WAC) celebrates its 14th year of bringing world class contemporary art to the city - but this year, the exhibition returns to Wells Cathedral for the month of October.
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June 19, 2025
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Vote is your opportunity to shape future of town
SHEPTON Mallet residents are being handed a powerful opportunity to shape the future of their town, as the long-awaited Neighbourhood Plan heads to a public referendum on July 17.
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June 19, 2025
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'Beyond proud of our students'
TALENTED Performing Arts students from Strode College have been honoured with the Educational Partnership Award by Avon and Somerset Police for their inspiring and courageous work raising awareness of domestic abuse.
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June 19, 2025
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Richards crowned winner of Jubilee trophy
GOLF ROUND-UP
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June 19, 2025
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Amulet Theatre reopens for temporary pop-up events
'BUY The Amulet, a community-driven initiative dedicated to buying and reopening Shepton Mallet’s brutalist theatre, has announced a programme of pop-up summer events that will see the return of cinema, theatre and live music to the Amulet, for the first time since it closed to the public in 2006.
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June 19, 2025
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Have your say on Landscape Plan
MEMBERS of the public are being invited to have their say on the draft Mendip Hills National Landscape Management Plan 2025-2030.
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June 19, 2025
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Village braced for more new homes
DOZENS of new homes could soon be built in a local village after Somerset Council declined to defend another appeal.
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June 19, 2025
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Looking back at year as police commissioner
IT has been a year since I was elected as your Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset, writes Clare Moody
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June 12, 2025
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The Four Toms can't help but maintain perfect start
SOMERSET maintained their 100 per cent record in the Vitality Blast after cruising to a seven-wicket win over previously unbeaten Sussex Sharks at Hove on Friday.
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June 12, 2025
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BRING THE OUTSIDE IN
Interiors experts tell LISA SALMON bringing nature into homes through textures, colours and plants can boost wellbeing and create a sanctuary
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June 12, 2025
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MP urges government to 'rebuild the NHS'
MORE funding and urgent reforms to NHS contracts are vital to ensure Somerset residents can access GPs and dental services on their doorstep, according to local health experts.
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June 12, 2025
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Farming drama from county is on iPlayer
A CRITICALLY-acclaimed drama set on a Somerset farm can be streamed- for free on BBC iPlayer.
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June 12, 2025
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Quiz for pub appeal
THE East Wells Community Benefit Society will be holding a quiz night in St Thomas’ Church Hall on Friday, June 20 at 7pm to raise funds for their project to buy and reopen the Britannia Inn as a community pub.
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June 12, 2025
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The push back against poor service starts here
Sometimes life can seem a bit of a never-ending battle, can’t it?
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June 12, 2025
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Colour POP
POPPIES ARE EVERYWHERE, BUT WHY NOT TRY PLANTING UP SOME NEW VARIETIES?
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June 12, 2025
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Public warned over the safe disposal of vapes
A WARNING has been issued following an increase in vapes being thrown in bins and mixed in with recyclables at the kerbside. Somerset Council and its collections contractor, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, are urging residents to do the right thing with their vapes once they have finished them.
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June 12, 2025
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Blast struggles continue
LAURA Harris continued her remarkable start at Edgbaston by clubbing Warwickshire to a 69-run Vitality Blast victory over Somerset on Friday.
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June 12, 2025
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Tanks for the memories!
There were Great Western tanks galore at the East Somerset Railway Steam Gala.
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June 12, 2025
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Survey shows tough trading conditions
A RECENT survey on retail crime and the illicit trade in tobacco and vape products carried out by Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) shows that the vast majority of those who responded are finding it harder to keep trading.
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June 12, 2025
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Two taken to hospital after serious crash
A TRACTOR driver and a motorcyclist remain in hospital eight days after a serious crash near Glastonbury which left them fighting for their lives.
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June 12, 2025
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Historic derby for teams
WITH both of their senior sides' Bris- tol & District League fixtures being washed out on Saturday, Chilcomp- ton Sports were able to make use of the better weather on Sunday to face Hampset in the North Somerset League.
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June 12, 2025
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Greyskull comes to Cathedral as Hollywood crew shoot He-man
THE rumours are true: a Hollywood filming crew has taken over Wells Cathedral.
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June 12, 2025
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How to value your family heirlooms
BARGAIN HUNT'S CAROLINE HAWLEY OFFERS UP HER TOP TIPS. BY CAMILLA FOSTER
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June 12, 2025
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Have your say over end of free parking on Sundays
DRIVERS in Somerset should make the most of free parking on Sundays as it is all set to change come autumn.
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June 12, 2025
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Norris excited to build on side’s winning momentum
GLASTONBURY racer Lando Norris is excited to return to Formula One action with the Canadian Grand Prix at the weekend.
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June 12, 2025
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It's time to express your view on boundaries
SOMERSET residents have just ten weeks to give their views on how their electoral map could be redrawn ahead of the next local elections in 2027.
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June 12, 2025
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Chris on fitness push ahead of epic 1,095-mile charity cycling challenge
Chris Hall, a software designer, is looking to raise cash for Wells' Lawrence Centre
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June 12, 2025
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STYLE AND FLAIR IN PANDA LAND
SMALL and affordable EVs have been a recent talking point in the industry - and the Fiat Grande Panda has made a good impression.
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June 12, 2025
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Gibson opens up on her rehabilitation
SOMERSET and England’s Dani Gibson has revealed her rehabilitation journey during the recent Mental Health Awareness Week.
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June 12, 2025
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Knight opts to step down from role with the PCA
HEATHER Knight has decided to step down as vice chair of the PCA following five years in the role, representing player views and progressing standards for professional cricketers in England and Wales.
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