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Wells Journal
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
Wells Journal
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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May 14, 2026
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The Royal Bath & West Show
WITH the gates opening at The Royal Bath & West Show on 28th May, organisers are looking forward to a bumper three days full of old favourites and new attractions to enjoy.
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May 14, 2026
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Marking a mallet milestone
THIS year marks a special milestone at The Bishop's Palace and Gardens in Wells as the Palace Croquet Club, celebrating its 50th anniversary, reflects on half a century of play set against one of the most remarkable historic backdrops in the South West.
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May 14, 2026
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Planned homes site's £10m price
THE planned site for 200 new homes near one of Somerset's busiest railway stations has been put on the market for £10m.
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May 07, 2026
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Overhaul presents welcome challenge
IN another important step forwards for the West Somerset Railway Association’s locomotive restoration programme, the chassis for BR Standard 4MT tank engine 80064 crossed the county from the WSR to the East Somerset Railway's (ESR) Locomotive Workshops during the third week in April.
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May 07, 2026
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Customers warned not to expect 'exciting' improvements at centres
NO “new and exciting” improvements to five Somerset leisure centres will be delivered over the next two years as part of a new contract to keep them open.
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May 07, 2026
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Cuddle Bed Appeal exceeds target
ST Margaret's Hospice Care is delighted to announce the successful completion of its Cuddle Bed Appeal, raising vital funds to double the number of these special beds on their In-Patient Unit (IPU).
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April 30, 2026
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Campaign group’s appeal over housing for disabled
CAMPAIGNERS have called on Somerset Council to do more to meet the housing needs of wheelchair users, especially in rural areas.
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April 30, 2026
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Mulberry turnaround ‘is now firmly under way’
LUXURY handbag maker Mulberry has declared the turnaround at the group is “firmly under way” as it returned to sales growth across all markets.
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April 30, 2026
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Family of murder victim meet with Justice Minister
ANTANAS Jankauskas, the killer of Wells mother-of-two Sarah Ashwell, could be sent home to Lithuania to serve out his 14-year sentence.
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April 30, 2026
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Date given for the start of work on £4m roundabout
THE new start date has been confirmed for work to build a £4m roundabout ata crucial junction near Wells.
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April 30, 2026
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Public urged to become life-savers
Former Mayor of Wells Tony Robbins
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April 23, 2026
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Oh boy, these Dads are a hot ticket
A band made up of local dads who became a boy band for a night played to a sellout audience for their first gig in Wookey.
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April 23, 2026
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Grand Organ workers are treated to a visit by royalty
HIS Royal Highness,
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