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Wells Journal
The £2.1m cost of rising thefts to rural communities
RURAL communities in Somerset are facing a sharp rise in thefts, with losses estimated at over £2.1 million last year - a 168.7 per cent increase, according to new figures.
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July 10, 2025
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CRUISER BOOST
Toyota's popular Land Cruiser is to get a new mild-hybrid powertrain. The firm’s off-roader will keep the same 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel unit in the current car with the added benefit of a 48-volt lithium-ion hybrid battery.
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July 10, 2025
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Familiar foe to face Street in opening FA Cup round
STREET have been handed a home tie against a familiar foe to start this season's FA Cup.
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July 10, 2025
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Nine brave souls volunteer for prison
TODAY (July 10), the iron gates of the historic Shepton Mallet Prison will slam shut behind nine brave participants, each taking part in a unique challenge to raise vital funds for lifesaving charity, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
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July 10, 2025
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Politicians maintain the pressure on BBC over broadcast of chants
MINISTERS expect “accountability at the highest levels” for the BBC's decision to screen Bob Vylan at Glastonbury, the Culture Secretary has said.
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July 10, 2025
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Transforming town into a vibrant playground of creativity and joy
SHEPTON Mallet is set to burst into life this July as All the World’s Our Playground returns for its sixth spectacular year, bringing circus, street theatre, dance, music, and community celebration to the heart of the town.
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July 10, 2025
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Big improvements to region’s travel links
MAJOR plans to improve transport links across the South West have been announced.
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July 10, 2025
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City stages first-ever Jazz & Blues Festival
PORTWAY Blues Band have announced they are to be part of the first-ever Wells Jazz and Blues Festival.
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July 10, 2025
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Budget hacks
Count the pennies: There are plenty of places to save across your family's spending
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July 10, 2025
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Hospice exceeds £100k target in next to no time thanks to public
IN an outpouring of generosity, the people of Somerset helped St Margaret’s Hospice surpass its fundraising target of £100,000 in just 13 hours - raising a total of £160,917 in under two days.
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July 10, 2025
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GP surgeries are on the edge of collapse, MPs warn
GP surgeries across the South West are teetering on the edge of collapse, MPs have warned, as overstretched doctors face a perfect storm of soaring demand, crumbling buildings and chronic underfunding.
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July 10, 2025
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The thought of a weekend lie-in is so alien to me...
BROADCASTER AND AUTHOR SARA COX TALKS TO CAMILLA FOSTER ABOUT HER MORNING ROUTINE AND THE ENERGY BOOSTS SHE COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT
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July 10, 2025
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'Incredibly thankful to all who supported new playground'
Children were all smiles as Weare Academy's brand-new playground was officially opened, with Mrs. Dover joining the celebration to cut the ribbon and mark the occasion.
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July 10, 2025
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Thatchers bring home four medals
SOMERSET cider experts Thatchers, based at Myrtle Farm in Sandford, have taken home four medals at the internationally acclaimed Cider World Awards 2025.
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July 10, 2025
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Survey highlights public concern over pavements
A CITIZENS survey held across Wells in the spring by action group Accessible Wells has given a snapshot of the main concerns of residents with mobility and disability problems.
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July 10, 2025
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'Welfare reforms will see resident put into poverty'
LIBERAL Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, Sarah Dyke, voted against the Government's welfare reform bill, describing the legislation as “botched” and warning that it placed vulnerable residents and their carers at risk.
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July 10, 2025
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Brilliant half-century sees Somerset into the last eight
TOM Kohler-Cadmore smashed a brilliant half-century to propel Somerset to a convincing 95-run victory over Essex Eagles at the Cooper Associates Ground on Tuesday night and guaranteed the runaway South Group leaders a place in the quarter finals of the Vitality Blast.
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July 10, 2025
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Take this week to think about your drinking habits
ALCOHOL Awareness Week takes place this week, the annual campaign from UK charity Alcohol Change UK which aims to get people thinking about the harm excess alcohol could be doing to them and their families.
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July 10, 2025
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KODIAQ IS BACK WITH A CRACKER
NEW SKODA VRS DELIVERS A DASH OF DRAMA WITH THE SAME SOLID PERFORMANCE
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July 10, 2025
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Wall walk fundraiser braves the elements
A LONE walker has survived gales and driving rain to cross the entire length of Hadrian's Wall to raise hundreds for Mind in Somerset (MiS) and The South West Heritage Trust.
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July 10, 2025
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Ladies enjoy success in reduced game due to heat
City of Wells
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July 10, 2025
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WI branch closes after 107 years ‘but things move on'
THE one stall that no one misses attending is the tea tent with their huge selection of cakes, large and small, very sweet to not so.
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July 10, 2025
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Local grandmother's 'terror' arrest
A LOCAL grandmother was one of dozens of people to be arrested in Parliament Square in London for offences under the Terrorism Act on Saturday.
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July 10, 2025
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Get a sweat on at the lido
A series of Aquathlon events is taking place at Shepton Mallet Lido
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July 10, 2025
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Norris secures home win after Piastri pays penalty
AN emotional Lando Norris said he was in dreamland after winning the British Grand Prix for the first time.
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July 10, 2025
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Regional officer pleased with progression of Harriers' youngsters
Wells City Harriers' Monday junior group is proving very popular
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July 10, 2025
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Lib Dems' joy at 'resounding win' for councillor
THE Liberal Democrats have hailed a “resounding win” as they held their seat in a council by-election, while Reform pushed the Conservatives into third place.
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July 10, 2025
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Mendip trio help county secure regional success
AIMEE Sawyer, Ellen Reakes and Libby Dezis were all part of the Somerset County Team competing in the annual South West Counties event held at East Devon. They all contributed good points from their matches as Somerset enjoyed a fine win overall to progress through as South West Champions to compete in the National Finals.
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July 10, 2025
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Travellers’ sites could be part of new plan to stop illegal camps
NEW Gypsy and Travellers’ sites may be allocated within the new Somerset Local Plan in a bid to prevent further unauthorised encampments.
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July 10, 2025
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Get your hands on one of these decks
As the dust begins to settle after another vibrant, fun-filled, sunny Glastonbury Festival, people are resigning themselves to a long wait until the next one, due to take place in 2027.
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