Wells and Somerset News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Wells and Somerset. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Hepatitis C diagnosis 'like a death sentence'
Hazel Busby wants justice after the infected blood scandal left her with lifelong complications.
Cider pub wins CAMRA award for 10th year in a row
Pebbles Tavern in Watchet is celebrating winning Somerset Cider Pub of the Year once again.
Town's road improvements refused for second time
Planned upgrades to the A357 have been thrown out by councillors for a second time.
Air ambulance charity given £15k legacy in will
Jeremy Connell's widow said there was "no way we would do anything else".
Son held under mental health act after killing mum
Gavin Nash was in the grip of acute psychosis when he killed his mother Lynette at home in Somerset.
Mourners gather for funeral of D-Day veteran, 97
William Tolley served with both the Royal Navy and Army during World War Two.
Council apologises to arms manufacturer
Elbit Systems UK says it does not supply weapons to the IDF - despite protesters demanding the firm's eviction.
Businesses fear parking charges could 'ruin' town
Business owners in a small town are rallying together to fight incoming parking charges.
Theatre vies for share of £5m levelling-up cash
Campaigners wants to save the Amulet Theatre and re-open it as a working theatre.
Groups in Jill Dando's hometown in charity push
Weston-super-Mare groups are remembering Jill Dando who was shot 25 years ago
Appeal after shop worker robbed at knifepoint
The worker was threatened by a man armed with a large kitchen knife, say police.
Former abattoir to become pop-up restaurant and bar
It will feature a pizza oven and bar and will offer locals a place to go outdoors, the agents say.
Pontins: Rundown & Ruined?
The serious state of disrepair at three Pontins Holiday Parks exposed.
Former lifeboat becomes glamping 'yellow submarine'
Found adrift in the Atlantic after a pirate attack, it cost £10k to convert into accommodation.
Victim's mum condemns 'abhorrent' police message
Emma Webber pens a letter criticising an officer who wrote a graphic post about the Nottingham attacks.
'Nudey knits' in café window censored after complaints
The figures, made to raise money for charity, triggered complaints and online debate in Shepton Mallet.
Knives sold to children as young as 13
One child was sold a machete-style knife during the police sting in Bristol and Somerset.
Gross failures in nurse's care before death - inquest
An inquest jury finds there were "missed opportunities" to prevent the death of Lily Lucas.
Everything you need to know about the Avon and Somerset PCC election
Members of the public will be able to elect a candidate when polling open on 2 May.
Farrell clinches win over Bath as Saracens go second
Saracens move into second in the Premiership with a 15-12 victory over Bath.
Cobden clinches first jockeys' title
Harry Cobden wins his first jump jockeys' title after a year-long battle with rival Sean Bowen.
Banton's 92 helps Somerset past 300 against Pears
Tom Banton continues his upturn in form to hold the Somerset innings together on day one of their County Championship game with Worcestershire.
Bath sign ex-St Helens wing Grace for 2024-25
Bath sign former St Helens rugby league winger Regan Grace for next season after a spell rehabilitating with the club.
Farrell clinches win over Bath as Saracens go second
Saracens move into second in the Premiership with a 15-12 victory over Bath.
Bath sign ex-St Helens wing Grace for 2024-25
Bath sign former St Helens rugby league winger Regan Grace for next season after a spell rehabilitating with the club.
Bath win at Exeter to stay second in Premiership
Bath gain revenge for their Champions Cup loss at Exeter and deal the Chiefs' play-off hopes a blow as they win at Sandy Park.
Bath sign Newcastle back-row Pepper until 2027
Bath sign back-row Guy Pepper from Newcastle Falcons for the 2024-25 season on a three-year deal.
Bath sign Leicester prop Van Wyk on two-year deal
Bath sign prop Francois van Wyk on a two-year deal from Leicester Tigers from the 2024-25 campaign.
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.
TV doctor struck off over Botox-for-sex deal
Dr Tijion Esho is struck off after admitting an improper emotional relationship with a patient.
'I had no idea my son's body was buried in the garden'
Yvonne Valentine sat having a Christmas drink with her son's partner, unaware she had killed him.
Four arrests after death and 'bad heroin' alert
Police confirm the death of a man and eight people needing hospital treatment in north Devon.
Football club installs warning of CCTV in women's toilet
Signs warning CCTV is in operation are installed after a woman spots a camera above a toilet.
Four held over small boat crossing Facebook ads
A joint UK-French investigation arrests a suspected people smuggling group targeting Vietnamese people.
'I felt like a freak because I didn't want children'
Caroline Mitchell said the "cultural expectation" to have children has often made her feel excluded.
Warnings over rogue airport parking firms
Sussex Police says it continues to receive reports of vehicles being returned damaged or dirty.
Rejection of hanged woman's pardon to be reviewed
Edith Thompson was executed for the murder of her husband, who was stabbed by her young lover.
'Military horses can get spooked like any other'
A former civilian rider of Household Cavalry horses recalls her years in the saddle around London.
Order to plant 242 trees after lakeside felling
The Forestry Commission serves a restocking notice after trees were felled at Windermere last year.
Poignant relics of Titanic disaster up for sale
The violin case and a gold watch belonged to two men who bravely went down with the ship in 1912.
City's lost history unearthed during garden work
A social media post about Victorian tiles uncovered in a communal garden attracted 12 million views.