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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
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June 19, 2025
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'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.
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June 19, 2025
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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.
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June 19, 2025
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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.
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June 19, 2025
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'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.
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June 19, 2025
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HOMES BID APPEAL GOES UNOPPOSED
Villagers have concerns but council declines to make defence: P.3
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June 19, 2025
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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.
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June 19, 2025
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Know your retail rights and how to spot sellers' excuses
YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS CHAMPION
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June 19, 2025
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What does wedding insurance cover?
IS IT WORTH INSURING YOUR BIG DAY AGAINST A DISASTER? LARA OWEN GETS SOME EXPERT ADVICE
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June 19, 2025
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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.
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June 19, 2025
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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’
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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.
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June 19, 2025
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Women to be celebrated
WOMEN’S SPORT
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June 19, 2025
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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.
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June 19, 2025
Wells Journal
NOW IS THE TIME TO PAY ATTENTION TO BLOOMING ROSES ON YOUR PATCH
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.
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June 19, 2025
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Luff lands new partnership with big accountancy firm
SOUTH West accountancy firm Albert Goodman has announced a new two-year partnership with Somerset Women's captain Sophie Luff.
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June 19, 2025
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Man arrested over city robbery bid
OFFICERS investigating an attempted robbery in Wells which took place six months ago have said a man has been arrested.
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June 19, 2025
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Tough conversations need to take place
LANDO Norris has been warned to expect “tough conversations” by McLaren after team principal Andrea Stella conceded the British driver's confidence will have been dented by his crash with Oscar Piastri.
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June 19, 2025
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Batting struggles at the fore again for Butleigh
BUTLEIGH’S winless start to the Somerset Division campaign has moved onto seven games as their batting struggles were exacerbated once more at Wembdon.
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June 19, 2025
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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
3 min |
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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