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Wells Journal
Forest edge tight thriller
TEAM Bath Netball went to extra-time for the second time this NXT Gen League season, but were unable to secure the win on this occasion as they narrowly lost 58-56 at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
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May 15, 2025
Wells Journal
Wickets prove hard to get as Shapwick fall to defeat
SHAPWICK & Polden were unable to build on their opening day victory in the Somerset Division as they fell to a comprehensive loss at Bridgwater 2nd, who had also won last week.
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May 15, 2025
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Family farm 'working to promote safety on A371'
A ROAD safety event has been held to discuss the local challenges facing the A371 route.
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May 15, 2025
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SOUND AND VISION
MAKE SOME NOISE FOR THE CHEEKY NEW ELECTRIC ABARTH SCORPIONISSIMA
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May 15, 2025
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'Thank you for the music'
CLASSICAL music lovers are mourning the death of Wells-born celebrated composer and conductor Ronald Corp OBE, a prolific advocate of music and well known the world over.
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May 15, 2025
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Vital war work of local pilot inspires MP's call for memorial to heroics
TESSA Munt, MP for Wells and the Mendip Hills, has joined the campaign to commemorate the brave pilots and navigators of the Photographic Reconnaissance Units (PRU), who served during the Second World War.
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May 15, 2025
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Delighted to celebrate reopening of town pool
Summer got off to a splashing start as Shepton Mallet Lido officially reopened for the first swim of the season, welcoming back swimmers of all ages to the much-loved open-air pool.
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May 15, 2025
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Reduced overs stymie early progress
SOMERSET Women's good start to the Metro Bank One Day Cup has suffered a snag after facing two defeats in their last two games.
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May 15, 2025
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Trishaw trip is a perfect city day out
The trishaw pilots celebrate reaching the 100 landmark
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May 15, 2025
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Mayor embodies the spirit of enterprise and diversity
WELLS celebrated its new Mayor Louis Agabani at a mayor-making ceremony held at the town hall on Saturday.
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May 15, 2025
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VE Day event stirs poignant recollections
Crandon Springs Care Home in Wells honoured the 80th anniversary of VE Day with an afternoon filled with remembrance, music and community spirit.
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May 15, 2025
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Work begins on cathedral stonework
Works are taking place to conserve the stonework of the West Front of Wells Cathedral, as a continuation of regular repairs and maintenance that have taken place on the cathedral over the centuries.
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May 15, 2025
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Unbeaten side too strong
FOLLOWING last weekend's bumper schedule, only Taunton Pistols took the mound on Sunday in the South West & Wales Baseball League.
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May 15, 2025
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Thousands of coats donated
THE Somerset Libraries Winter Coat Exchange is celebrating even more success in providing essential support for those in need.
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May 15, 2025
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Refresh and renew
Breathe new life into interiors with designer Kelly Hoppen's tips for simple updates. LUCY ROBINSON finds out more
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May 15, 2025
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'Please join in with our VE Day concert'
COME along and commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with the popular Wells Good Afternoon Choir this Sunday, May 18, at St Thomas’ Church, Wells, 3pm (doors open 2.45pm) where they will be singing with the 5th/7th Wells Scout Group.
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May 15, 2025
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Mendip sweep the board in County Championship
THE big news this week concerns the ladies. In the Somerset County Championship, over 36-holes at Long Sutton, Libby Dezis and Aimee Sawyer tied on four-over-par before the former became County Champion after countback.
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May 15, 2025
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'Financial tricks' claim is denied by developer
A MAJOR West Country developer has strenuously denied using accounting tricks to avoid paying creditors associated with a housing development in Bruton.
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May 15, 2025
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Sad to report loss of cygnet but remainder doing well
Seven cygnets are now six but the remainder are doing well, reports the Bishop's Palace and Gardens in Wells.
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May 15, 2025
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Norris looking to regain advantage in title battle
GLASTONBURY racer Lando Norris will be hoping to get his Formula One Drivers Championship battle back on the road this weekend as the season enters its European triple-header.
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May 15, 2025
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Silverware ends season with success for players
FOLLOWING the tense victory against Taunton in March in the Somerset Cup, Wells were still in the running for two other trophies.
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May 15, 2025
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Dedicated to comforting children
DORSET and Somerset Air Ambulance has introduced a new role to strengthen support for critically ill and injured children and their families and is delighted to announce the appointment of Jo Petheram as Lead Nurse for Children's Care.
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May 15, 2025
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House roof blaze sees road closed
RESIDENTS were urged to keep their windows closed after a fire broke out on Sunday afternoon.
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May 15, 2025
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Narrow friendly win over local rivals
LAST Wednesday, Glastonbury Wyrral Park hosted City of Wells in a four-rink men’s friendly.
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May 15, 2025
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Proud day for Emily as she wins Grassroots event
A RECENT innovation at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials is the amateur eventing competition for competitors at 90cm and 100cm fences.
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May 15, 2025
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Where men can be free to shed any sense of isolation
Mental Health Awareness Week
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May 15, 2025
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Goalless draw denies Chili title at end of thrilling race
CHILCOMPTON Sports were held to a goalless draw on Bank Holiday Monday to miss out on the Premier Division title by just a single point.
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May 08, 2025
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Veteran given the royal treatment at VE Day parade
A LOCAL war veteran enjoyed a moment of kindness from King Charles during this week’s VE Day celebrations in London.
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May 08, 2025
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Rew century gets county off the mark after recovery
REPORT BY RICHARD LATHAM ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay
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May 08, 2025
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MP urged to use ‘Eavis family links’ to have band axed from festival bill
RAP group Kneecap should not be allowed to perform at Glastonbury although the final decision is for the festival organisers, according to a Cabinet minister.
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