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Barber Leon reaches remarkable milestone
WELLS’ most long-established barber, Leon Tooze, is about to celebrate his 60th year in business. It was on July 12, 1964, that he first opened...
Valuation awaited after pub inspection
THE group leading the community effort to buy and reopen The Britannia Inn on Bath Road, Wells, as a pub and community hub is awaiting...
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Barber Leon reaches remarkable milestone
Valuation awaited after pub inspection
Design accolade for pub’s refurbishment
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Lifestyle News
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,...
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...
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Sports News
Impressive medal haul by Wells swimmers
WELLS Swimming Club hosted their annual City of Wells Open Swim Meet at Millfield pool over the weekend of June 15 and 16. More than...
Survey launched as progress made in skatepark campaign
Bev Smith of Wells Skatepark Community Group reports on some exciting developments in the skatepark campaign WE are very pleased to announce significant progress in...
Wells Ladies Skittles League Presentation Party
ON Friday, May 17, The Wells Ladies Skittles League had their Skittles Presentation Party at Wells Golf Club, where they enjoyed a two-course meal followed...
Team win cup after claiming league title
WELLS City FC U12s could finish the season with three trophies after winning the High Holborne Cup, days after wrapping up the Yeovil & District...
Opinion News
Design accolade for pub’s refurbishment
THE Sheep & Penguin in Tucker Street, Wells, has been acclaimed for the quality of the refurbishment in CAMRA’s prestigious Pub Design Awards. The CAMRA...
Survey launched as progress made in skatepark campaign
Bev Smith of Wells Skatepark Community Group reports on some exciting developments in the skatepark campaign WE are very pleased to announce significant progress in...
Election hustings organised
A PUBLIC hustings meeting with parliamentary candidates of the Wells and Mendip Hills Constituency is being held in Wells ahead of the General Election. Chaired...
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,...
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...