Wells Celebrates Historic New Mayor Championing a Youth Skate Park Thursday, May 15, 2025 wells mayor skatepark community youth sudan diversity fundraising art inclusion The picturesque city of Wells proudly welcomed its new Mayor, Louis Agabani, at a vibrant Mayor-making ceremony held at the town hall this past Saturday. Marking a historic moment, Agabani is the city’s first black and Muslim … Read More
Tributes to Hero Firefighter Garry White, Who Dedicated 33 Years to Somerset Tuesday, May 6, 2025 firefighter tribute somerset wells firefighting community legacy service training hero Tributes have poured in for Garry White, a beloved local firefighter who devoted over three decades to serving the Somerset community. Garry, a former watch manager at Wells Fire Station, passed away last week, leaving behind … Read More
Remembering Garry White, the Dedicated Firefighter of Wells Tuesday, May 6, 2025 firefighter wells tribute community dedication service legacy somerset garry white inspiration The community of Wells is mourning the loss of Garry White, a committed firefighter who dedicated 33 years of his life to serving and protecting the people of Somerset. Beginning his service in 1982, Garry was an influential … Read More
Gladman Developments Appeals Refusal for New Housing Development in Wells Thursday, May 1, 2025 gladman developments appeal wells housing development public inquiry planning inspectorate somerset council landscape community affordable housing environment planning officer Gladman Developments, the developer behind the proposed housing project near Wells, faces a pivotal public inquiry following the rejection of their plans for 78 new homes. The revised proposal, featuring a reduced housing … Read More
Vehicle Fire Believed to be Arson Near Tesco in Wells Sunday, April 27, 2025 wells arson firefighters vehicle tesco police glastonbury deliberate crews extinguish On Saturday, April 26, a vehicle fire occurred near Tesco in Wells, suspected to have been set deliberately, as reported by the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. The incident, as per the official statement, … Read More
Community Action in Wells: Local Leaders Take Matters Into Their Own Hands Thursday, April 24, 2025 wells community leadership public spaces proactive local councillor mp waste management social media public support In response to overflowing bins in Wells, local councillor Claire Sully and MP Tessa Munt demonstrated proactive community leadership by personally emptying a crowded bin near the Bishop’s Palace. Prompted by growing … Read More