Wells and Somerset News
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'Fiasco' youth regeneration project is paused
Some contractors are yet to be paid after building work is "paused" on the Red Brick building C.
Man who attacked wife with baseball bat jailed
Ashley Jeanes also submerged her head underwater, a court is told.
?Much-loved cultural gem? could reopen in 2025
The Old Town Quarry could reopen next summer after extensive renovations to improve public safety.
Bus station to become revamped £2.7m transport hub
The site in Tower Street was used as a vaccination centre during the pandemic.
Two days of free bus travel start
Passengers will be entitled to free travel on selected bus routes in North Somerset.
Marine lake charity awarded £95k to 'enhance legacy'
Marlens, which looks after Clevedon Marine Lake, say it is "delighted" at the "fantastic news".
Village to lose High Street Post Office
A spokesperson for WHSmith said it was no longer "sustainable" to run the store in Street.
Lollipop lady, 85, retires after 32 years
Cora Pinkawa first started helping children cross the road to Milborne Port primary in 1991.
Pupils unwittingly smoking spiked vapes, study finds
University of Bath research has found schoolchildren are smoking vapes spiked with the drug spice.
Charity seeks new end-of-life companion volunteers
The success of a companionship service in Taunton has seen it expanded across the county.
Village set for new 20mph speed limit
North Somerset Council hope the change will encourage road safety and sustainable travel in Hutton.
Dancers raise thousands in 24-hour challenge
More than 150 dancers take part in the event to raise money to help refurbish the closed theatre.
Man who lost his home felt like 'mortgage prisoner'
People claims they were trapped with an "excessive" mortgage after Northern Rock's collapsed.
Man jailed for robbing woman on New Year's Eve
He snatched her bag of groceries and purse containing cash and bank cards, causing her to fall.
Married at First Sight couple wed after Covid delay
After their wedding was cancelled two days before the event, the couple decided to meet on Skype.
Building rule change could see 20,000 new homes
For four years regulations have meant thousands of homes have been on hold.
What's next for Jacob Rees-Mogg after election loss?
His name now sits with big name Tories who lost their seats in the election on July 4.
Yeovil?s Glovers Walk will be demolished
Somerset Council is buying the site with Government money.
Yeovil man takes on challenges after facial reconstruction
Ben Horne had an epileptic seizure which caused his dog to panic and attack his face.
New walking routes on Exmoor?s coast open
The new paths with ?spectacular views? take walkers closer to the coastline.
Secret Somerset
The author first visited the picturesque area of Somerset on his honeymoon in 1916.
Secret Somerset
Mark Whitcomb and the Furman sisters are remembered at the Mendip Hospital Cemetery.
Bears win again as Notts, Hants & Somerset also win
Warwickshire make it two One-Day Cup wins out of two, while Notts, Hants and Somerset all claim victories too.
Swimmer Leah Crisp: Achieving her dream
Wakefield born Leah will be swimming 10km in the River Seine.
Saints begin 2024-25 Premiership season at Bath
Premiership champions Northampton will open the 2024-25 campaign away to Bath on 20 September in a repeat of last season's final.
Torquay United sign striker Cooke from Bath City
Torquay United sign former St Mirren and Truro City striker Cody Cooke from Bath City.
British champion wants judo 'funding push' at home
British judo champion Lele Nairne wants "a funding push" in her hometown to promote the sport ahead of her Olympics debut.
Saints begin 2024-25 Premiership season at Bath
Premiership champions Northampton will open the 2024-25 campaign away to Bath on 20 September in a repeat of last season's final.
Cardiff sign lock McNally from Bath
Cardiff sign second row Josh McNally, a sergeant in the RAF, from English Premiership club Bath.
Former England and Bath coach Rowell dies
Jack Rowell, described by his club as "a unique character who will never be equalled", dies at the age of 87.
Lock Stooke to leave Bath this summer
Lock Elliott Stooke is to leave Bath at the end of his contract.
Grace gets shock Wales call for Australia tour
The rugby league convert is a surprise inclusion in Wales' 34-strong squad along with fellow uncapped pair Efan Daniel and Josh Hathaway.
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.
PC to face criminal investigation over airport kick video
A PC is to be investigated over an alleged assault on a man at Manchester Airport, the police watchdog says.
Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash
Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.
Doctor urged ME patient to stay on ward - inquest
Dr Kashyap Patel told inquest he was prepared to keep Maeve Boothby-O?Neill in hospital "as long as was needed."
Man who killed mum in crash and fled scene jailed
Leon Roberts is jailed for causing Sharna Burgin's death in Sheffield in February 2023.
Children who died in fire named as parents pay tribute
Nakash, 13, Aayat, 11, and seven-year-old Muhammad Malik died in the blaze in East Ham on 13 July.
Boy, 15, found guilty of murdering teenager
Muhammad Hassam Ali, 17, died after he was stabbed in the chest in Birmingham city centre.
Rapist who threw victim's brother off cliff jailed
Anthony Stocks was trying to silence the brother of a girl he had been sexually abusing.
Zoo announces death of 58-year-old chimpanzee
Boris had been at the zoo since 1969, having been rescued from a pet shop window in New York.
Twelfth arrest after two men shot in street
The injured men were taken to hospital after they were shot while walking along a road in Leicester.
Families pay tribute to pilots killed in M62 crash
The pair, who worked for Ryanair, were in a taxi when the crash took place near Warrington on 11July.
Killed schoolgirl suffered multiple knife wounds
The 15-year-old died from "catastrophic" blood loss", a pathologist tells a murder trial.
Murder arrest after fatal shooting in field
A 29-year-old man from Scarisbrick remains in custody after police recovered a shotgun from the scene.