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Wells Journal
SOUP’s a sellout at cathedral
SOUP returned with a sellout success in Wells Cathedral - and money for four more good causes.
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June 25, 2026
Wells Journal
Ring out for pizza! Sale of field find will aid detectorist’s food business
AN early 17th century gold signet ring with an oval bezel depicting a red deer stag with five-pointed antlers being brought down by a slender hunting hound was estimated to fetch in the region of £15,000 in an auction of Jewellery at Noonans this week.
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June 25, 2026
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Homes bid for ex-factory site earns mixed response
A FRESH attempt is being made to turn a former factory site into a housing development - nearly two years after the previous effort was dismissed on appeal.
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June 25, 2026
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‘Incredibly honoured’ to be an award winner
Farm vet Dr Anna Hewison from Shepton Mallet has been named the winner of the prestigious BVA Young Vet of the Year 2026 by the British Veterinary Association (BVA).
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June 18, 2026
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Homes 'aim to be a distinctive addition to city'
REVISED plans have been put forward for a new development of 47 homes on the western edge of Wells.
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June 18, 2026
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Restaurant ‘second best in UK’
A LOCAL restaurant has been named the second best in the UK. Osip in Bruton was ranked joint second in the National Restaurant Awards 2026 in London.
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June 18, 2026
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Locals keep ‘Waldy’ at heart of village
A VILLAGE 's last remaining pub has been rescued by the community.
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June 18, 2026
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Out with the Old at eatery
Merlin Labron-Johnson's The Old Pharmacy in Bruton will be reborn as The Pharmacy, with two new head chefs at the helm, Marc Ackland and Zsuzsanna Toth.
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June 18, 2026
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Pom-poms prove a big hit
RESIDENTS at Crandon Springs Care Home in Wells recently enjoyed a lively and uplifting pom-pom exercise and dance class led by Tina Smith Blackwill, better known as “The Pom-Pom Lady”.
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June 11, 2026
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Community rallies once again in Adam’s memory
THREE years after losing 20-year-old Adam Stimpson to a brain tumour, the community of Wedmore continues to rally in his memory as Awareness Fest, the annual music event at The George Inn, returns for its third year on Saturday.
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June 11, 2026
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New agreement secures future of village library
STREET Parish Council is delighted to announce that an agreement has been reached on a new seven-year Community Library Partnership, securing the future of Street Library and ensuring continued access to library services for local residents.
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June 11, 2026
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Carnival organisers urging locals to get behind their annual spectacular
THE Shepton Mallet carnival is one of Somerset's famous illuminated Guy Fawkes carnivals which take place every November.
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June 11, 2026
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Government announces £50m for flood protection
THE Government has announced a £50 million investment to protect Somerset residents, farmers and businesses from the growing threat of flooding.
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June 11, 2026
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Firm hopes to win appeal over homes near pig farm
RESIDENTS of a small village face a fresh fight to prevent 40 new homes being built near a working pig farm.
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June 04, 2026
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West cheeses sweep board at awards
WHITE Lake Cheese, based near Shepton Mallet, has come away from this year’s Artisan Cheese Awards as one of the competition's biggest winners, taking two category winner trophies, three category runner-up prizes and 27 other awards.
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June 04, 2026
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Town set to host series of themed Sunday markets
WELLS City Council has announced an exciting new programme of Sunday markets for 2026, bringing themed markets, new traders, and a fresh experience to the city centre throughout the year.
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June 04, 2026
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Fly-past as school remembers tragedy
ON the afternoon of Saturday, May 15, 1943, two Sea Hurricanes from RNAS Yeovilton were performing low-flying training manoeuvres over the grounds of Downside School in Stratton-on-the-Fosse.
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June 04, 2026
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Mayor finds joy in community
Born in Africa, the eldest of five children, new Wells Mayor Denise Denis enjoyed a childhood in Wales and then Norfolk before attending University of Birmingham to study Biological Sciences.
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June 04, 2026
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Piece of history that helped link world uncovered
A RARE and historically important piece of global telecommunications history has been uncovered at a WeBuyVintage antiques roadshow in Evercreech after antiques expert Ismael Khan identified an authentic 1858 Tiffany & Co Transatlantic Telegraph Cable section brought in by a member of the public.
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June 04, 2026
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Stars of comedy join festival for 10th birthday bash
SOMERSET’S “weekend-long comedy jamboree” celebrated its ten-year anniversary festival over the May bank holiday, running from May 22-24.
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June 04, 2026
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Town prepares for this year's Jumble Trail event
THE Shepton Mallet Jumble Trail 2026 takes place on Sunday, 12th July from 10am - 3pm.
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May 28, 2026
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Appeal after bus routes are denied a share of funding
TWO bus routes in Frome which provide links to local communities including Shepton Mallet, Cranmore and Stratton-on-the-Fosse have been denied a share of £13.1m of central government funding to bring back regular Saturday services.
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May 28, 2026
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Chance to inspire young lifesavers
ST John Ambulance is calling on adults to help inspire and support the next generation of lifesavers by volunteering with its Youth Team.
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May 28, 2026
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Chance to get immersed in caves' history
THE cave walls at a Somerset attraction have become the canvas on which storytellers showcase the site's history in an immersive experience.
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May 28, 2026
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Mission to find soldier's family after car boot find
A WELLS woman who bought a framed picture of a soldier at a car boot sale has said she has “given him back his history” after embarking on a mission to find out who he was.
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May 21, 2026
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Charity Dog Show is back, even bigger and better!
IN June 2025, a small team of volunteers put on a Fun Dog Show for charity in Wells. The show was a great success, with more than 200 visitors, and raised over £1,500 for charity.
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May 21, 2026
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D-Day Dollies commemorate victory
Residents and families at Crandon Springs Care Home in Wells enjoyed a nostalgic and uplifting afternoon recently as the fabulous D-Day Dollies performed a special wartime-themed show to commemorate VE Day.
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May 21, 2026
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A rapid response means grateful survivor can thank his life-savers
A SHEPTON Mallet man has been reunited with a member of the public and crew members from the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) who helped save his life following a sudden cardiac arrest last year.
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May 21, 2026
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Softplay for dogs is a wonderfully crazy concept
EVERY parent or grandparent will - even maybe just the once - have experienced the joys of a softplay centre: an industrial unit with astroturf, a huge frame creating a 3D cage filled with crash mats, slides, ball pools and obstacles.
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May 14, 2026
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Inspiring the next generation of eye care professionals
TO INSPIRE the next generation of eye care professionals, the team from Specsavers Wells recently visited The Blue School to engage with students through a series of career-focused events.
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