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Wells Journal
It's time to express your view on boundaries
SOMERSET residents have just ten weeks to give their views on how their electoral map could be redrawn ahead of the next local elections in 2027.
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June 12, 2025
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Chris on fitness push ahead of epic 1,095-mile charity cycling challenge
Chris Hall, a software designer, is looking to raise cash for Wells' Lawrence Centre
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June 12, 2025
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STYLE AND FLAIR IN PANDA LAND
SMALL and affordable EVs have been a recent talking point in the industry - and the Fiat Grande Panda has made a good impression.
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June 12, 2025
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Gibson opens up on her rehabilitation
SOMERSET and England’s Dani Gibson has revealed her rehabilitation journey during the recent Mental Health Awareness Week.
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June 12, 2025
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Knight opts to step down from role with the PCA
HEATHER Knight has decided to step down as vice chair of the PCA following five years in the role, representing player views and progressing standards for professional cricketers in England and Wales.
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June 12, 2025
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Town's remaining regeneration projects on course despite Red Brick Building setbacks
GLASTONBURY'S remaining regeneration projects are expected to be completed on time and on budget despite the significant setbacks with the Red Brick Building.
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June 12, 2025
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Why now's the time to prepare for menopause
TV doctor Zoe Williams is already making big changes and wants women to be aware of what's coming, but feel empowered. By LAUREN TAYLOR
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June 12, 2025
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Groups combine to bring awareness for Refugee Week
REFUGEE Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of people seeking sanctuary.
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June 12, 2025
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Wild League defence begins with maximum points from victory
City of Wells
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June 12, 2025
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Love was all around! Wedding dresses event raises cash for window
Love was in the air in the village of Stoke St Michael at an exhibition of wedding dresses and suits over the decades. And the event was hailed a roaring success by organisers.
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June 12, 2025
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Football shirt for festival fashionistas
GLASTONBURY Festival has unveiled a football shirt in partnership with Adidas.
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June 12, 2025
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Muskets left spellbound
A WEATHER-affected weekend meant only the Taunton Muskets fulfilled their South West & Wales Baseball League AA fixture against the Cardiff Merlins on Sunday.
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June 12, 2025
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Mood damper than the weather after heavy defeat
SHAPWICK & Polden's mood was damper than the conditions as they fell to a crushing defeat at home to Somerset Division front-runners Temple Cloud.
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June 12, 2025
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Another sell-out line-up for popular local 10k race
THE 13th Chew Valley 10k was another sellout, with 635 runners taking on the scenic route around the countryside lanes of the area.
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June 12, 2025
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Big event to provide vital funds to local hospice care
GOLF ROUND-UP
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June 12, 2025
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Education partnership to help bolster schools’ rugby
THE RFU is joining forces with ICE Education to deliver a national programme of support for school rugby leaders across England.
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June 05, 2025
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Developer launches appeal against the ‘unsound’ reasons for rejection
NEARLY 50 new homes could still be built on the edge of a growing local town if an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate proves successful.
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June 05, 2025
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New rules on the way for buy now, pay later deals
YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS CHAMPION
3 min |
June 05, 2025
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Bird involved in late drama
FORMER Millfield pupil Sam Bird was involved in late action across both races at the weekend's Formula E Shanghai E Prix, but for contrasting reasons.
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June 05, 2025
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Successful week for men
City of Wells
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June 05, 2025
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Struggles find a new low as Butleigh suffer big loss
BUTLEIGH’S struggles in the Somerset Division hit a new low as they were hounded by hosts Ilminster ina ten-wicket rout.
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June 05, 2025
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Club celebrates a successful campaign
TO celebrate the end of the 2024/25 season, Winscombe Ladies Hockey Club hosted their annual end of season awards night with a glitzy 'Night at the Awards' themed evening.
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June 05, 2025
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Why not become a prisoner of love?
WEDDING season is here and that means it’s time to plan the ultimate stag or hen party - why settle for the usual night out when you can celebrate in one of Somerset's most unique venues: a 400-year-old, decommissioned prison?
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June 05, 2025
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Hikers’ 28-mile challenge for mental health cause
MORE than 60 people took part in a hike from Weston-super-Mare to Wookey Hole, to mark Mental Health Awareness Month last week, writes Lauren Wright.
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June 05, 2025
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Heading into final game in control of own destiny
TEAM Bath Netball will go into the last match of the inaugural NXT Gen League season with their destiny in their own hands after strengthening their grip on second spot with an excellent 50-36 away win at Manchester Thunder.
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June 05, 2025
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'Home building just a tiny fraction of what's causing county's environmental problems'
SMALL house-builders in Somerset are still struggling to deliver new homes as a result of the “catastrophic” phosphates crisis.
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June 05, 2025
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Brewers cook up a storm
GAME week nine of the South West & Wales Baseball League took place on Sunday, with only the Taunton Pistols taking to the diamond at Taunton Green.
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June 05, 2025
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Norris compares rival's shunt to playing Mario Kart
LANDO Norris has confessed to having pulled a move akin to Max Verstappen’s side-swipe on George Russell - albeit only during a game of Mario Kart.
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June 05, 2025
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Difficult start for Women
ESMAE MacGregor claimed career-best T20 figures as Essex’s bowlers ripped through the Somerset batting line-up to secure their side's first win of the Women’s Vitality Blast at Chelmsford on Sunday.
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June 05, 2025
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Hubs inititaive aims to drive inclusivity
A NEW countywide initiative launches this month, aiming to make Somerset a beacon of inclusivity and equity for displaced communities.
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