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Wells Journal
Wells Litter Pickers
FIRSTLY can I wish you a very Happy New Year.
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January 15, 2026
Wells Journal
'We'll keep pressure on' about bank slip
LOCAL people in the village of Ansford near Castle Cary have been airing their concerns about the dangers of a bank slip on to a local road.
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January 15, 2026
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People queue to make the most of Swag Bag Saturday
A SWAG (Shepton Waste Action Group) Bag Saturday took place at 50 High Street, the base of Shepton Mallet Community Fridge, at the weekend.
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January 15, 2026
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'Mr Babycham' was the marketing force behind a drink phenomenon
THE man once dubbed ‘Mr Babycham}
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January 15, 2026
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Homes approval met with call for community site
PLANS for a “once-in-a-generation” development of 620 homes have been approved by local councillors for a second time.
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January 15, 2026
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County funding sum 'far short of what is needed'
THE government's provisional funding settlement to Somerset Council for 2026-27 has come under fire from the county's six Liberal Democrat MPs.
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January 08, 2026
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Prince William's estate's bid to build hundreds of homes set for go-ahead
PRINCE
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January 08, 2026
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Could your dog become a lifesaving blood donor?
COULD your dog be a lifesaver?
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January 08, 2026
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Achieving Gold Level ‘is a fantastic achievement for our teams’
THE team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet is celebrating after achieving a prestigious gold industry award in recognition of its outstanding commitment to patient safety and high-quality clinical data.
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January 01, 2026
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Potential blow for users of Red Brick Building with the threat of venue closing
THE Red Brick Building in Glastonbury could close its doors following the failed Life Factory regeneration project.
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January 01, 2026
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Netting appeal following rescue of distressed deer
A wild visitor found herself in a real bind after a holiday-season mishap left her tangled and terrified.
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January 01, 2026
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MP welcomes threshold rise for inheritance tax
FOLLOWING a long-fought campaign, local MP Tessa Munt, has expressed her relief that the threshold for the farming inheritance tax will be raised from £1m to £2.5m.
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January 01, 2026
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Building business links and boosting produce
WEDNESDAY, 25th February is set to be a big day for Somerset's business community, as two events take place alongside each other at the Bath & West Showground.
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January 01, 2026
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Drug-driver who hit wall gets ban
A MAN who was unable to answer basic police questioning has been banned from driving for five years after officers found him under the influence of drugs behind the wheel.
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December 18, 2025
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Christmas lights are bigger and better
The Christmas illuminations in the gardens of the Bishop's Palace in Wells are always an extraordinary sight.
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December 18, 2025
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A huge response to fundraiser for mum's cancer op
A UKRAINIAN woman living in Wells has had an overwhelming response to her fundraising campaign to raise funds for a cancer operation for her mum.
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December 18, 2025
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Making sure families in need have turkey to enjoy
SUPPORTING British farmers and tackling food waste, Shepton Mallet-based award-winning online retailer Field & Flower is once again using its LEG UP initiative to donate high-welfare turkey legs to families in need across the South West, via charity FareShare.
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December 18, 2025
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'I want to give my children memories this Christmas'
A YOUNG mother of two is hoping to raise enough funds to treat her children at Christmas and take them on one last trip to Devon.
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December 11, 2025
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Construction could start in new year after go-ahead for homes near to quarry
NEARLY 50 affordable homes will be built near one of Somerset's main working quarries following a vote by local councillors.
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December 11, 2025
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High Sheriff award caps a ‘momentous year’
December began on a high note for the Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust (WCCT) when Janet Montgomery, High Sheriff of Somerset, presented a prestigious High Sheriff Award to Arnold Wills, Chair of WCCT.
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December 11, 2025
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Choreographer's award joy
Elisha Creswick (formally Webster) has won best choreography at the 2025 Rose Bowl Awards
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December 11, 2025
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Lantern Festival to be an out-of-this-world spectacle
THE much-loved Wells Lantern Festival returns on 17 January, 2026, bringing light, colour and creativity to the heart of the city during the darkest days of winter.
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December 04, 2025
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The first stars announced for festival's anniversary
JAMES Acaster, Bridget Christie, Nish Kumar, pictured inset below, Tim Key, Lou Sanders, Amy Gledhill and Harriet Kemsley are amongst the first names announced for the 10th anniversary of the Wells Comedy Festival over the May bank holiday in 2026.
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December 04, 2025
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The organisers of drag show hit back at vandals
DRAG performances have become increasingly popular in the West Country with more and more performers heading here to sold out audiences.
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December 04, 2025
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Councillors throw out 'awful' bid to build homes near pig farm
PLANS for 40 new homes near a working pig farm in Somerset have been refused - for the second time in three months.
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November 27, 2025
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Ross calls time on successful stint in charge of SOUP! charity event
WELLS SOUP!
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November 27, 2025
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Big Issue’s Feral calls it a day
FERAL is a familiar figure in Wells having sold ‘The Big Issue in the city for many years.
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November 27, 2025
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Popular pub's ready to begin festive seasaon
THE Queen Victoria Inn, in Priddy, Wells, is set to kick off the festive season with its annual Christmas light switch-on on Monday 1 December at 6pm.
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November 27, 2025
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Firm’s promising ethical arch comfort and support for feet
YOU'VE heard of vegan burgers, vegan cheese and even vegan sausage rolls now a Somerset based company is priding itself on manufacturing vegan insoles for shoes.
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November 27, 2025
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Shepton Carnival’s winners go on to be crowned county champions
THE winners of last week's Shepton Mallet Carnival have gone on to be crowned county champions as the season drew to a close in Glastonbury at the weekend.
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