15+ hour, 54+ min ago  (254+ words) By Laura Linham 19th Jun 2026 Police are appealing for witnesses after a public order incident involving a number of teenagers in Wells city centre. Avon and Somerset Police said the incident happened between 6. 50 pm and 8 pm on Tuesday, 9 June. The force…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (164+ words) By Izzy Rossiter 17th Jun 2026 St Margaret's Hospice Care is inviting supporters to participate in an unforgettable overnight climb of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) to help raise vital funds to provide expert care in Somerset. "The night can be the hardest time…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (277+ words) By Laura Linham 17th Jun 2026 Wine expert Oz Clarke will be raising a glass at Wells Festival of Literature later this year when he appears in the city to discuss his new book. Clarke will speak at the festival on Wednesday,…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (408+ words) By Laura Linham 17th Jun 2026 Wells Cathedral has paid tribute to former organ scholar Harrison Cole after he was found dead in the River Cam in Cambridge. Harrison, 25, who served as organ scholar at Wells Cathedral between 2018 and 2019, was found near…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (337+ words) By Laura Linham 16th Jun 2026 Wells has a new ghost tour " and it is not for the faint-hearted. A new 50-minute audio walk invites people to prowl through the city with Walpurga the Wells Witch as their guide. The tour, available…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (283+ words) By Ruth Cooke 16th Jun 2026 Residents at Crandon Springs Care Home in Wells, Somerset, recently enjoyed a calming spa-inspired wellbeing session, thoughtfully created by the home's dedicated care team. The experience featured softly muted lighting, gentle music, and soothing hand and…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (686+ words) By Laura Linham 15th Jun 2026 Conservatives say the report shows weak financial management, while Lib Dems blame inherited problems. Standfirst: Somerset Council's one-star finance rating has sparked a political row between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. SEO title: Somerset Council finance…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (990+ words) By Laura Linham 12th Jun 2026 If you are job hunting in Wells, or doing that very British thing of "just seeing what's out there" while quietly plotting your escape from the current workplace kitchen, there are a few local roles worth…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (294+ words) By Laura Linham 12th Jun 2026 Shoplifting in Wells city centre remains a 2026 priority for local police, with Wells High Street identified as a particular hotspot. The priority was agreed and updated on 4 June 2026 by the Wells Neighbourhood Policing Team. Police said…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (246+ words) By Laura Linham 11th Jun 2026 Three A Level art students from The Blue School in Wells have joined the team preparing for this year's Wells Art Contemporary exhibition. Grace Temple, Nana Preston and Amanda Lewis will work as interns ahead of…...