Scooter Fire Spreads to Building in Wells, Causing Extensive Damage Friday, August 15, 2025 fire scooter wells property damage firefighters blaze investigation emergency devon On the night of Thursday, August 14, firefighters responded to a blaze in Wells after a scooter caught fire outside a property, spreading flames to the building itself. The initial emergency call was received shortly before … Read More
Restoration Begins on Europe’s Oldest Intact Medieval Street Monday, August 11, 2025 vicarsclose restoration medieval wells cathedral heritage architecture conservation fundraising historic A significant £7 million restoration project has commenced to preserve Vicars' Close, a Grade I-listed medieval street located in Wells, Somerset. Built in 1348, Vicars' Close is believed to be Europe’s oldest medieval street … Read More
Somerset House Prices: A Detailed Look at the Most Affordable and Most Expensive Postcodes Monday, August 11, 2025 somerset housing realestate propertyprices postcode yeovil bridgwater wells townprices markettrends Yeovil’s BA20 postcode area tops the list as the most affordable place to purchase a home in Somerset. Over the past year, homes in this region sold for an average price of £235,421, making it the cheapest among … Read More
Jazz and Blues Festival Set to Ignite Somerset’s Music Scene Sunday, August 3, 2025 wells jazz blues festival music somerset community livemusic crowdfunding events Wells is gearing up to swing this September as it hosts its very first Jazz and Blues Festival. This exciting event, scheduled from September 26 to 28, will showcase 24 bands performing across four popular venues: The White … Read More
Classic Motorcycle Event Draws Hundreds to Somerset Tuesday, July 29, 2025 motorcycle classic event somerset mendip wells tortoise hare charity ride The Wells Classic Motorcycle Club hosted its 14th annual Tortoise and Hare event over the weekend of July 18-20, attracting hundreds of motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts from across the West Country and beyond. Campers began … Read More
Somerset Poundland Closure Confirmed as Chain Announces Third Wave of Store Shutters Monday, July 28, 2025 poundland closure somerset wells retail stores jobs restructuring discount company Poundland has confirmed the closure of its Wells store in Somerset as part of a broader third wave of store closures. Announced this week, the plan will see 68 stores across the UK shut their doors permanently, with 32 … Read More