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Decision to charge tourists explained
THE Acting Dean of Wells Cathedral has explained more about the decision to introduce a new entry charge for tourists. From April 22, tourists will...
Wells Voice Commended in 2024 Newspaper Awards
WELLS Voice was Commended in the Hyperlocal Newspaper of the Year category in the 2024 Newspaper Awards. The winners and runners-up of the 13 different...
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Bid to raise awareness of ‘silent killer’
MORE than half of all strokes and heart attacks in Somerset are caused by high blood pressure. Known as the silent killer, high blood pressure...
Fresh look at world of fashion
A MENDIP-BASED handweaver and textile impact advocate has recently delivered a series of workshops to inform people with learning disabilities about fast fashion and the...
Diabetes help programme highlighted
PUBLIC health leaders in Somerset made a new call during National Diabetes Week (June 12-18) to people who suffer from the condition to take part...
Meeting to advise on how to avoid scams
A PUBLIC meeting is being held in Wells that will offer valuable advice on how to stay safe from scammers. A scam – a way...
New leader wanted to keep group going
A WELLS-BASED birdwatching group that has been going for more than 20 years will come to a halt unless somebody can be found to take...
Invitation to attend charity shop fashion event
STAFF at St Margaret’s Hospice Care’s Wells shop are inviting people to the exclusive launch of their new 2023 Spring/Summer Collection. The shop in High...
Chance to join study aiming to reduce falls by elderly
SMPLICARE, a social business and part of the Aster Foundation social incubator, inc, is launching the UK’s largest study into how older people can live...
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Latest results from Wells Golf Club
WELLS Golf Club’s Seniors’ April Stableford was only available over 15 holes due to the wet conditions. Division 1 was won by Jerry Musselwhite 31...
Less plastic at running festival
WELLS Festival of Running is taking steps to reduce its plastic consumption for this year’s event. Disposable plastic cups and bottles will be replaced with...
First chess congress proves great success
OVER the weekend of March 8-10 Wells Chess Club held its inaugural Weekend Congress sponsored by Rugantino Restaurant. It was held at Wells Town Hall...
Impressive results at Junior tournament
LEON Nelson from Wells Chess Club competed in the Portishead Junior Rapid tournament on January 21. This was a 6-round tournament and Leon notched up...
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Wells Voice Commended in 2024 Newspaper Awards
WELLS Voice was Commended in the Hyperlocal Newspaper of the Year category in the 2024 Newspaper Awards. The winners and runners-up of the 13 different...
Help requested as pavements survey expands
THE survey of pavements in Wells to see whether or not they meet the needs of less able users is being extended to the outer...
Brit accepted as Asset of Community Value
THE Britannia Inn has been listed as an Asset of Community Value. Wells City Council had nominated the pub on Bath Road, Wells, for Asset...
Views being invited on future of pub
A CONSULTATION has begun to gauge the level of support in Wells for plans to buy and reopen The Britannia Inn on Bath Road as...
‘Jesus came to be with us not just for the good times, but for the diffi...
A Christmas message from the Rt Rev Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath and Wells RECENTLY I enjoyed a visit to Bath Abbey, where they were...
Still chance to vote for favourite artwork
THERE is still time for people to vote for their favourite piece of artwork in this year’s exhibition organised by Wells Art Contemporary (WAC), which...
Pledge Strawberry Line work will go on
THE delivery of a traffic-free route across rural Somerset will continue despite the county’s huge financial pressures, a local councillor has confirmed, writes Daniel Mumby,...