New £7m Aldi Store Planned Near M5 in Wellington, Somerset Friday, August 8, 2025 aldi somerset wellington supermarket development jobs retail planning m5 commercial Aldi has officially submitted plans to Somerset Council to build a new £7 million supermarket on the outskirts of Wellington. The proposed store will be situated off Chelston Roundabout, just south of the A38, on land … Read More
Wellington’s Luson Surgery to Close Permanently, Consolidation of GP Services Planned Thursday, July 31, 2025 wellington lusonsurgery gpshortage nhssomerset healthcare medicalcentre surgeryclosure housinggrowth primarycare localhealth Local health authorities have confirmed that Wellington will be left with just one doctors’ surgery this autumn following the permanent closure of Luson Surgery. Currently, Wellington benefits from two surgeries located … Read More
Construction of Wellington Station Spine Road Delayed Until Christmas Tuesday, July 22, 2025 wellington spineroad construction developer planning somerset infrastructure railway delay transport Construction on the spine road leading to Wellington’s new railway station is now expected to start by Christmas, according to the developer, West of England Developments (Taunton) Ltd. Initially anticipated to begin in … Read More
Somerset Duo Launch Unique Willy Wonka-Style Chocolate Factory Saturday, July 19, 2025 chocolatier wholefoods innovation flavours wellington confectionery artisanal workshop localbusiness creativity This July, Wellington welcomed the opening of a fascinating new chocolate factory nestled within the local wholefoods shop, Ruxstons. After months of dedicated preparation, the store unveiled its in-house chocolatier section … Read More
Young Man Charged in Connection with Wellington Burglaries Sunday, July 13, 2025 wellington burglary crime court charges police avon somerset breakin bladedweapon Adam Parsons, a 21-year-old resident of Wellington, has been charged following a series of burglaries in the area. The charges relate to break-ins at a shed and a garage that occurred on June 28. In addition to burglary, … Read More
Major M5 Housing Estate in Somerset Set to Expand Beyond Initial Plans Sunday, June 22, 2025 jurston somerset housing development m5 wellington affordable planning phosphate construction Plans to increase the number of homes on the substantial Jurston Fields housing estate near the M5 in Somerset are underway. The Dorchester-based developer C. G. Fry and Son Ltd. is currently building the estate along A38 … Read More