Wells and Somerset News
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Life after Pontins swapped tourists for tradespeople
Tourism bosses in Somerset complain builders living in seaside chalets are not spending money locally.
Crackdown on dog fouling begins in coastal towns
Tourism representatives say the problem is "embarrassing" and putting people off visiting the area.
Keep 999 for emergencies in South West this Easter
South Western Ambulance Service asks people to use the right healthcare service this Easter weekend.
Train operator will not stop at town's new station
CrossCountry says its services will not call at Wellington Station when it opens in 2025.
New lease of life for 1930s art deco picture house
A £110,000 investment has enabled new owners to redevelop the venue to host live music and events.
Snow falls on Exmoor as temperatures plummet
Ploughs were out on the National Park overnight clearing snow from the roads.
Climbing Glastonbury Tor in a wheelchair for charity
The former Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, Annie Maw, is attempting to climb the Tor for charity.
Disruption on trains due to flooding
GWR reports cancellations and delays with some trains running at "extremely" reduced speeds.
Director chooses west country locations for movies
Richard Bazley's award winning films Confines and Censure are being screened locally.
Controversial seafront road scheme to be overhauled
Much of the layout will be changed, including the removal of "bizarre" wavey lines.
Easter travel warning as millions set to hit roads
The RAC warns of "carmageddon" as heavy traffic is expected during the Easter getaway.
Police officer 'cannot remember' rape complainant
Former Devon and Cornwall officer David Stansbury denies three counts of rape in Plymouth.
Pontins: Rundown & Ruined?
The serious state of disrepair at three Pontins Holiday Parks exposed.
Head teacher apologises after pupils hurt in crush
The Health and Safety Executive says it is looking into how the crush developed at the school gates.
Cricket coach walks length of country in wellies for charity
Matt Maynard was hospitalised four days into his walk with a severe chest infection.
Former officer barred from policing for misconduct
Ex-Avon and Somerset Police PC Alexander Alderson admitted the allegations and resigned in May 2023.
Town with just one pharmacy could get a second
An application for a new pharmacy in Glastonbury has been given initial approval.
Hospital's maternity services remain outstanding
Bath's Royal United Hospitals' maternity services have been praised following a recent inspection.
Voters consider new constituencies
Some voters in Burnham-on-Sea say they were not aware how boundary changes would affect the town.
Record numbers running out of cash every month
Debt advisors see more people than ever whose household costs are bigger than their income.
Everything we know about Somerset Council's cuts
Somerset Council votes through major cuts to many services after declaring a financial emergency.
Town council increases tax as it takes on services
The authority says the "modest" increase will save jobs and ensure services keep running.
Council 'disappointed' as tax rise proposals are rejected
The authority had asked for permission to go above a 5% cap to help with a "financial emergency".
Athletics arena saved through council tax rise
Yeovil Town Council raises its share of council tax to take over at-risk facilities from Somerset Council.
Fears over future of the arts as budgets are cut
The funding for a county's biggest three theatres is under threat in proposed council savings.
Five recycling centres could close in council cuts
Residents react angrily to plans to reduce the number of site across a county from 16 to 11.
Why your council tax could be about to go up by 10%
The council?s trying to plug a £100m deficit by cutting services and raising council tax.
Bath full-back De Glanville extends contract
Bath full-back Tom de Glanville signs a contract extension to stay with the Premiership club until the end of the 2025-26 season.
Number eight Coetzee signs new Bath deal
Back row Jaco Coetzee signs a one-year contract extension to say at Bath until the end of 2024-25.
Forward Bayliss to stay with Bath until 2027
Scotland forward Josh Bayliss signs a new three-year deal with Bath to stay with the club until 2027.
From Yeovil legend to 100 caps - England captain Packer's story
She had a disappointing debut in 2008, but England captain Marlie Packer will reach 100 caps when her side play Italy in the Women's Six Nations on Sunday.
100th England cap for Packer in Six Nations opener
Captain Marlie Packer will win her 100th cap in England's opening game of the Women's Six Nations against Italy on Sunday.
Bath full-back De Glanville extends contract
Bath full-back Tom de Glanville signs a contract extension to stay with the Premiership club until the end of the 2025-26 season.
Number eight Coetzee signs new Bath deal
Back row Jaco Coetzee signs a one-year contract extension to say at Bath until the end of 2024-25.
Forward Bayliss to stay with Bath until 2027
Scotland forward Josh Bayliss signs a new three-year deal with Bath to stay with the club until 2027.
Five-try Bath beat Sale to move up to second
Finn Russell kicks 17 points as Bath beat Sale 42-24 to move up to second in the Premiership.
Gold vexed by Joseph's Bath link
Bath coach Gary Gold berates "irresponsible" reports linking London Irish's Jonathan Joseph with a move to the Rec.
Somerset support Rehman's return
Coach Andy Hurry says Somerset had no qualms in bringing Pakistan's Abdur Rehman back to Taunton despite his drugs ban.
Trego signs new Somerset contract
All-rounder Peter Trego signs a new three-year deal with Somerset after an impressive year with ball and bat.
Rehman to make Somerset return
Somerset announce Pakistan Test bowler Abdur Rehman is to return to Taunton for the latter part of the 2013 campaign.
Big Buck's likely to miss season
Racehorses Big Buck's and Al Ferof likely to miss rest of season after "problem" discovered by trainer Paul Nicholls.
England bring in Buttler & Woakes
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler replace James Anderson and Jonathan Trott in England's one-day squad to face India.
Man arrested over death of Gogglebox star released
A man held on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter is released under investigation.
Life after Pontins swapped tourists for tradespeople
Tourism bosses in Somerset complain builders living in seaside chalets are not spending money locally.
Unknown rapist attacks women four years apart
The man, who targets lone women in the early hours, is "highly likely" to have more victims.
Attempted murder charge after man stabbed on train
Rakeem Thomas, 19, will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Saturday.
'My one-bed flat's service charge is now £16K a year'
Londoners hit by rising service charges speak out as MPs urge changes to shared ownership schemes.
Dad hailed hero for resuscitating baby born in bath
Reece Burns took instructions from a 999 operator on reviving his daughter.
Family speaks out over mum's suspected sepsis death
The family of Tracey Farndon, 56, are calling for improved staffing and training in hospitals.
'Love is love': Ten years of same-sex marriage
The first same-sex marriages took place 10 years ago, on 29 March 2014.
Post office scandal victim's 'duty' to forgive
Tom Hedges ran the Hogsthorpe Post Office for 16 years before he was convicted of fraud and theft.
Woman charged with stealing 48 boxes of eggs
The incident happened in a Marks & Spencer store at Gateway Retail Park in Banbury.
Red kite numbers soar after they steal meat at zoo
A zookeeper says the birds are snatching food intended for the site's tigers and cheetahs.
'Our faulty new-build makes us feel unsafe'
Homeowners describe lengthy and stressful battles with developers to get the homes they paid for.