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, …
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 …
West Country MPs are pressing the government for clearer details on funding and timelines following the recent spending review, which confirmed investment in reopening two railway stations: Wellington in Somerset and …
Somerset’s Liberal Democrat MP Gideon Amos has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to commit full funding to the proposed reopening of Wellington railway station. Amos warns that partial …
Plans to create a dedicated walking and cycling route between Taunton and Wellington have received enthusiastic backing from senior NHS leaders in Somerset. Currently, pedestrians and cyclists navigating between these growing …
Plans to create a new off-road walking and cycling route connecting the Somerset towns of Taunton and Wellington have received strong support from senior NHS leaders. Currently, pedestrians and cyclists must navigate the …
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a violent incident in Wellington left another man seriously injured by a crossbow bolt. The attack occurred on Monday, June 9, prompting police to establish a cordon on …
The long-awaited new railway station in Wellington has been officially approved by the government as part of its recent spending review, ending months of uncertainty for the project. Valued at £15 million, the Wellington …
A man in his 30s suffered serious injuries after being shot with a crossbow bolt in Wellington on the evening of Monday, June 9. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident on Wardleworth Way, where the victim was …
One of Somerset’s MPs has made a last-ditch effort to secure approval for a new £15 million railway station in Wellington as the government prepares to announce the outcome of its spending review. The project has been …
Residents of Wellington, Somerset, are raising alarms over the rapid pace of new housing developments that threaten to overwhelm their town and transform it into a commuter spillover zone. Once celebrated for its unique charm …
Falcon Buses will temporarily suspend all services to the town of Wellington from mid-June to mid-September due to extensive roadworks on the M5 link road. Somerset Council announced that major resurfacing works on the …
Plans to reopen railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton have received a significant boost after Transport Minister Simon Lightwood reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the proposals. During a recent debate in …
After a seven-year pause, the popular Welliestock music festival is making a highly anticipated return to Wellington town centre this summer. Somerset Council has granted the necessary licence, allowing the event to take …
Somerset Council is set to begin an extensive three-month upgrade of the Chelston link road, connecting M5 Junction 26 to Wellington and nearby business parks. The project, which has been delayed for nearly five years despite …