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Second share offer in bid to save pub
THE East Wells Community Benefit Society (EWCBS) will be launching a second share offer in October to help raise funds to buy, refurbish and reopen...
Skatepark fundraiser passes £185,000 mark
THE Wells Skatepark Project is celebrating with fundraising for a new, all-inclusive skatepark now surpassing £185,000. Support continues to grow, with the project’s Crowdfunder edging...
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Wells City Council appoints new Town Crier
Second share offer in bid to save pub
Skatepark fundraiser passes £185,000 mark
Camera team visit hospital cemetery to film for Irish TV documentary
Preschool aims to take big step forward
Chance for community to get together at active travel funday
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Lifestyle News
Empowerment at heart of celebration
THIS year’s celebration of International Women’s Day, on March 8, brought together women from different cultures and countries as well as all parts of Wells....
Positive response to skatepark design
THE wheeled sports community in Wells has reacted positively to the design concept for a new skatepark in the city. As reported in January’s Wells...
£20k award will allow Parkinson’s dance group to expand activities
A WELLS dance group established and run by individuals living with Parkinson’s has just been awarded nearly £20,000 in funding. Dance 4 Parkinson’s Wells has...
Dozens at meeting to get first look at new skatepark designs
INITIAL designs for a new skatepark in Wells were unveiled to an audience of wheeled sports enthusiasts in November. Russ Holbert and Ian Jennings from...
New game allows exploration of alternative futures for animals
GAMERS in Somerset are being invited to explore an immersive online experience from the RSPCA which considers what life might be like for animals in...
Day full of insights for furniture makers
A DAY filled with ideas, advice and encouragement for emerging and established furniture makers is taking place at Wells & Mendip Museum in May. Sustainability...
Reminder to enter Bloom competition
GARDENERS are being reminded that the deadline for entries to this year’s Wells in Bloom competition is fast approaching. Entries in the allotments, private gardens,...
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Sports News
Online cheer as new league season looms
WELLS Chess Club have returned to The Globe and are about to embark on a new season in the Somerset League, looking to hold on...
Aiming for success at World Cup event
A BRITISH Shooting team rifle shooter is preparing for his first World Shooting Para Sport World Cup later this year – with the help of...
Put to the test at unique archery tournament
WELLS City Archers had a wonderful day at The Bishop’s Palace on Saturday, July 26, for the fourth annual Maria Eden Archery Tournament. The Maria...
Festival bin painters customise decks
AS the dust settles after another vibrant Glastonbury Festival, people are resigning themselves to a long wait until the next one, due to take place...
Opinion News
Organisers thrilled at festival’s success
MORE than 5,000 people enjoyed a laughter-filled weekend at this year’s Wells Comedy Festival. The ninth comedy festival – which ran from May 23-25 –...
Move to stop vehicles parking on pavements
WELLS City Council is to consider pushing forward with a proposal to make it an offence to park on the pavement on Sadler Street and...
Wells Voice Commended in 2025 Newspaper Awards
WELLS Voice, the free local newspaper for Wells and district, was Commended in the Hyperlocal Newspaper of the Year category at this year’s Newspaper Awards....
Proposals for rugby club site explained
A PROPOSAL to build 106 homes on the Wells Rugby Club site at Charter Way was discussed at a meeting of Wells City Council’s Planning...
Wells Voice on UK awards shortlist
WELLS Voice is again in the running to be named the UK’s Hyperlocal Newspaper of the Year. It is one of the finalists in this...
Positive response to skatepark design
THE wheeled sports community in Wells has reacted positively to the design concept for a new skatepark in the city. As reported in January’s Wells...
First ‘postcard’ art pieces submitted
THE first ‘postcard’ art has been submitted for a special fundraising event taking place in February. Wells & Mendip Museum is partnering with the Rotary...