Wells City Council is proud to announce Philip Dickson as the new Town Crier for the historic City of Wells. Phil, recently retired from a distinguished career in the Coldstream Guards, where he served notably as Band …
Nestled in the heart of Somerset’s countryside, Wells may be England’s smallest city, but it boasts some of the country’s most captivating sights. With its golden stone buildings, winding lanes, and iconic cathedral, this …
Wells Cathedral’s iconic Grand Organ will fall silent early next year as it embarks on a crucial £3 million restoration to prevent irreversible damage. After a sharp rise in mechanical problems, all 5,000 pipes will be …
Plans for nearly 80 new homes on the edge of a cherished Somerset beauty spot have been approved following a successful appeal by Gladman Developments. Originally, the developer sought permission in 2020 to build up to 90 …
Wells Cathedral in Somerset is set to celebrate local heritage with the launch of its inaugural Cider and Cheese Festival on Saturday, September 27. This unique event brings together the county’s top cider and cheese …
Motorists in Somerset should prepare for disruptions as the A39 Glastonbury Road in Wells will be partially closed and operate as a one-way route for 50 days starting September 8. The closure will last until October 28 to …
Motorists in Somerset are advised of a significant traffic change as the A39 Glastonbury Road will be partially closed and operate one-way only for a 50-day period starting September 8. This temporary traffic arrangement is …
The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust (WCCT) has triumphantly exceeded its £500,000 target within just two years, ensuring that financial hardship will no longer prevent talented children from joining the cathedral’s historic …
The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust (WCCT) has triumphantly exceeded its fundraising target, raising over £500,000 in just two years to help remove financial barriers for children wishing to join the historic Wells Cathedral …
Wells Community Network (WCN) began as the Wells Coronavirus Network just before the lockdown in March 2020. What started with a small group of eight or nine concerned volunteers from local community groups meeting at …
Get your paddles ready—it’s that time of year once again! The beloved raft race on the moat of Bishop’s Palace has been a staple of Wells’ Bank Holiday festivities since 1963. Whether you remember last year’s Thomas the Tank …
Get your paddles ready – the beloved Bank Holiday raft race is back! This exciting annual event, held on the moat of the Bishop’s Palace, has delighted spectators and participants alike since its inception in 1963. The …
The charming community of Wells in Somerset has been announced as the best ‘town or village’ in the UK by Which? magazine. Notably, Wells is actually classified as a city, renowned for its historic architecture and iconic …
Wells Cathedral is set to host an exciting new event next month—the Somerset Cider & Cheese Festival. Bringing together makers from across the county, the festival offers an unparalleled opportunity for cider and cheese …
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 …