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Help needed to run air cadets squadron
By Philip Welch THE benefits of training as an air cadet can change your life. Example 1: It helped Tom Henson get an apprenticeship with...
Skatepark support ‘generous and heartfelt’
THE Wells Skatepark Project is celebrating a major early milestone, with its Crowdfunder passing £7,000 and more than 65 supporters already backing the campaign to...
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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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Skatepark support ‘generous and heartfelt’
THE Wells Skatepark Project is celebrating a major early milestone, with its Crowdfunder passing £7,000 and more than 65 supporters already backing the campaign to...
Prominent support for skatepark project
THE city of Wells welcomed its 651st Mayor, Councillor Louis Agabani, at the Town Hall on Saturday, May 10. Following the Mayor-Making ceremony, Cllr Agabani...
Wells Mayor rolls first wood to get new season under way
CITY of Wells Bowling Club opened their new season on the Recreation Ground on April 13 with the traditional “rolling of the first wood” by...
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...
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...