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Demolition works to a branch of Lidl in Wells are progressing well.

Watch: Former Lidl store in Somerset reduced to foundations as demolition continues

The Wells Recreation Ground, where Wells Pride is set to be held, during Wells Food Festival 2023.

The Wells Recreation Ground, where Wells Pride is set to be held, during Wells Food Festival 2023.

'History in the making': date announced for first ever pride celebrations in Wells

The Royale burger from Fattso was named the UK's third best last year.

The Royale burger from Fattso was named the UK's third best last year.

Review: I tried the UK's third best burger – from a takeaway van

Rowdens Road in Wells, where the chase came to an end.

Rowdens Road in Wells, where the chase came to an end.

Armed police seize machete and weapons from man who threatened driver with 'handgun'

Joint ticket launched for Wells Cathedral and The Bishop’s Palace

Joint ticket launched for Wells Cathedral and The Bishop’s Palace

Cultural attractions

Joint ticket launched for Wells Cathedral and The Bishop’s Palace

A view from the B3134 Old Bristol Road when approaching the junction with the current road layout.

A view from the B3134 Old Bristol Road when approaching the junction with the current road layout.

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Notoriously dangerous junction in Somerset will be re-routed and have speed reduced

A police helicopter circled Wells whilst specialist officers tracked down the offender.

A police helicopter circled Wells whilst specialist officers tracked down the offender.

Specialist firearms officers and police helicopter detain man with reported 'handgun'

Flooding in the village of Croscombe is a common occurrence for residents.

Flooding in the village of Croscombe is a common occurrence for residents.

Local government

Flood damaged homes and business in Somerset can now claim up to £5,000 from UK Gov

Wells has been named the UK's second best city.

Wells has been named the UK's second best city.

Wells: Somerset city named second best in UK according to scientific rankings

Demolition works at the Wells branch of Lidl are well under way.

Demolition works at the Wells branch of Lidl are well under way.

Pictures: Demolition works at Somerset branch of Lidl well under way ahead of rebuild

Children as young as three can learn about its stories in a fun and hands-on manner

Children as young as three can learn about its stories in a fun and hands-on manner

Cultural attractions

Family-friendly Explorer Backpacks coming to Wells Cathedral

The Miner's Arms junction, near Wells.

The Miner's Arms junction, near Wells.

Local government

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Dangerous junction to receive crucial safety-driven upgrade from council

A family-run business in Wells feels they were handed an unjustified parking fine.

A family-run business in Wells feels they were handed an unjustified parking fine.

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'They're not interested in helping': family-run business outraged at parking fine

Local woman Geraldine has shared her story.

Local woman Geraldine has shared her story.

Somerset woman shares the reality of living with Parkinson's in new charity film

Wells Cathedral was transformed by a projection in order to feature in the popular Alex Rider series.

Wells Cathedral was transformed by a projection in order to feature in the popular Alex Rider series.

Somerset landmark features in Alex Rider TV series after stunning transformation

Cariss Stone (left) died in Taunton at 19-years-old.

Cariss Stone (left) died in Taunton at 19-years-old.

NHS Somerset apologises for 'shortcomings in care' which led to death of young girl

Part of the High Street in Wells is set to close for almost two weeks.

Part of the High Street in Wells is set to close for almost two weeks.

Part of Somerset high street will close for almost two weeks for 'gas mains works'

The building on Market Square in Wells which could have become a new Italian restaurant.

The building on Market Square in Wells which could have become a new Italian restaurant.

Planning and development

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Plan to replace former post office with Italian restaurant denied by Somerset Council

Artist's impression of the retirement flats at Wells Police Station

Artist's impression of the retirement flats at Wells Police Station

Planning and development

Former police station to be turned into retirement flats as amended plans approved

A man has been remanded into custody following an overnight break-in and car theft in Wookey,

A man has been remanded into custody following an overnight break-in and car theft in Wookey,

Car stolen after burglars break into house to take keys during the night in Somerset

Here's what I thought of Burns the Bread, in Wells.

Here's what I thought of Burns the Bread, in Wells.

Review: What I thought of Burns the Bread, a family-run local bakery chain

Lidl in Wells had its last day in business on Easter Saturday before plans to demolish and rebuild the store are put into action.

Lidl in Wells had its last day in business on Easter Saturday before plans to demolish and rebuild the store are put into action.

Empty shelves and mass reductions at Somerset Lidl branch before imminent demolition

The hub serves as the first port of call for those needing assistance with adapting to British life

The hub serves as the first port of call for those needing assistance with adapting to British life

Demand surges for support from Wells Welcome Hub

Studio24, on Priory Road, in Wells.

Studio24, on Priory Road, in Wells.

Somerset's new music and entertainment venue set to open tonight with Queen tribute

Carris Stone and her mum, Gina.

Carris Stone and her mum, Gina.

Mum hopes inquest into death of daughter in Taunton will end long wait for answers

Wells MP James Heappey has stepped down as armed forces minister.

Wells MP James Heappey has stepped down as armed forces minister.

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Wells MP follows through on intentions to step down as armed forces minister

Wells has been voted the UK's best 'town'.

Wells has been voted the UK's best 'town'.

Historic part of Somerset with cathedral and palace named best 'town' in the UK

Chard leisure centre is one of the pools that will receive upgrades from the funding

Chard leisure centre is one of the pools that will receive upgrades from the funding

Somerset Council awarded £300,000 to upgrade swimming pools

A new sign recently went up on the building in Wells.

A new sign recently went up on the building in Wells.

New live music and events space set to open next week and replace Somerset nightclub

Teams worked to remove film equipment and props from the Bishop's Palace in Wells.

Teams worked to remove film equipment and props from the Bishop's Palace in Wells.

Equipment being removed after shooting for BBC drama at Somerset tourist attraction

Portway, in Wells, where the reported verbal abuse took place.

Portway, in Wells, where the reported verbal abuse took place.

Mum reassured by police after report of 'group of youths' shouting at her child

The Cheddar Valley Inn, in Wells.

The Cheddar Valley Inn, in Wells.

Somerset pub will NOT be partially demolished in place of new houses as plans denied

The branch of Lidl in Wells which is set to close on Saturday, March 30.

The branch of Lidl in Wells which is set to close on Saturday, March 30.

Planning and development

Somerset Lidl announces closure date ahead of demolition to facilitate huge expansion

The service at Wells Cathedral preceded a reception at the town hall.

The service at Wells Cathedral preceded a reception at the town hall.

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Historic Somerset tradition sees hundreds take part in procession to iconic landmark

Wolf Hall filming taking place at the Bishop's Palace in Wells.

Wolf Hall filming taking place at the Bishop's Palace in Wells.

Pictures: Somerset tourist attraction closed for filming of BBC period drama

Henry Price is wanted by police in connection with several incidents of alleged shoplifting.

Henry Price is wanted by police in connection with several incidents of alleged shoplifting.

Police trying to find man wanted in connection with several incidents of shoplifting

Wells Cathedral was lit from the inside as a film shoot went ahead.

Wells Cathedral was lit from the inside as a film shoot went ahead.

Pictures: Roads closed for first full day of filming for BBC period drama in Somerset

Artist's impression of the retirement flats at Wells Police Station

Artist's impression of the retirement flats at Wells Police Station

Planning and development

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Redevelopment of Somerset police station delayed over parking fears

Derek Smart, a grandfather-of-four from Wells, has written Charlie’s Date with Destiny

Derek Smart, a grandfather-of-four from Wells, has written Charlie’s Date with Destiny

Children's Hospice South West

Wells grandad pens first children's book in aid of local hospice

Director of Holy Well Glass, Jack Clare, inspects a newly conserved 18th-century painted glass window which has been re-installed in the Gothic 'tomb' at the National Trust's The Vyne near Basingstoke

Director of Holy Well Glass, Jack Clare, inspects a newly conserved 18th-century painted glass window which has been re-installed in the Gothic 'tomb' at the National Trust's The Vyne near Basingstoke

'Rarest stained glass in Britain' given new lease of life by Somerset business

Singing together: Olha Hornykh and Tim Pitman

Singing together: Olha Hornykh and Tim Pitman

Charity Fundraiser

Star-studded music concert for Ukraine coming to Wells Town Hall

Actors on the set of what is rumoured to be the BBC's Wolf Hall.

Actors on the set of what is rumoured to be the BBC's Wolf Hall.

Pictures: Areas locked down as actors arrive for filming of BBC drama in Somerset

Film crews setting up camera equipment at Wells Cathedral.

Film crews setting up camera equipment at Wells Cathedral.

Pictures: Filming for return of popular BBC drama gets under way in Somerset

The area in red along the River Sheppey spanning from Lower Godney to Shepton Mallet where flooding is expected.

The area in red along the River Sheppey spanning from Lower Godney to Shepton Mallet where flooding is expected.

'Residents are strongly urged to take action now' - flood warning for River Sheppey

The A361 in Burrowbridge closed last month due to floods.

The A361 in Burrowbridge closed last month due to floods.

Key roads shut in Somerset this morning as rain continues to cause flooding chaos

This person is wanted in connection with an ongoing criminal damage investigation.

This person is wanted in connection with an ongoing criminal damage investigation.

Do you recognise this man? Police appealing for witnesses after CCTV cameras damaged

I had lunch from Daniel's & Co Sandwich Bar and Café in Wells.

I had lunch from Daniel's & Co Sandwich Bar and Café in Wells.

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Amazing value for money - I had lunch from a charming independent sandwich bar

After six years, the festival is ready for another entertaining year with backing from the Worshipful Company of Masons

After six years, the festival is ready for another entertaining year with backing from the Worshipful Company of Masons

Wells Stone Carving Festival returns to Bishop's Barn this year

Flight Lieutenant John Blackburn shakes hands with fellow Flight Lieutenant John Heath (right) watched by air cadets at 1955 (City of Wells) Squadron and senior officers

Flight Lieutenant John Blackburn shakes hands with fellow Flight Lieutenant John Heath (right) watched by air cadets at 1955 (City of Wells) Squadron and senior officers

Air Cadets veteran hangs up uniform after more than 50 years’ service

Two cars have been stolen from a house on Clements Close in Wells.

Two cars have been stolen from a house on Clements Close in Wells.

Two cars stolen after burglars break into house to take keys during the night

Shepton celebrate a goal

Shepton celebrate a goal

Shepton Mallet win cup quarter final derby against Wells City

The Rodney Stoke Inn could be yours for £400,000.

The Rodney Stoke Inn could be yours for £400,000.

Stunning Somerset country pub and beer garden goes up for sale

The A371 running from Croscombe to Shepton Mallet was blocked due to an accident near the local primary school (pictured).

The A371 running from Croscombe to Shepton Mallet was blocked due to an accident near the local primary school (pictured).

RECAP: Key Somerset A-road reopens after accident blocks carriageway in both directions

Part of the Cheddar Inn could be demolished in place of new houses in Wells.

Part of the Cheddar Inn could be demolished in place of new houses in Wells.

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Plans to demolish part of Somerset pub and shrink beer garden in place of new houses

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