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
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
Local volunteers tackle overflowing bins at Wells' popular tourist spot Thursday, April 24, 2025 wells somerset volunteers community spirit cleanliness advocacy council tourism environment Residents of Wells, Somerset, were fed up with the sight of an overloaded bin outside the Bishop’s Palace, which was left unemptied and spilling waste onto the grounds. In a commendable show of community spirit, local … 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
Serious Car Accident Shuts Down Road Near Wells School Tuesday, April 22, 2025 accident road closure school wells traffic disruption incident car emergency A serious car accident outside a school in Wells caused the closure of the road for several hours. The incident forced authorities to block off the area and divert traffic while emergency services attended to the scene. The …