Wells5 days agoForced adoption stories 'deeply moving' says bishopBishop Michael Beasley says it is "deeply painful" to think of the severed family bonds.5 days ago22 Jun 2026'Vital to attract more tradeswomen amid skills crisis'Caroline Henn, who runs DIY courses, says she wants more women to take up male-dominated trades.22 Jun 20264 Jun 2026Leisure centres saved from closure by council dealFreedom Leisure will take on running the five centres across the county, it is confirmed.4 Jun 20263 Jun 2026'Surreal' to see Somerset sites in superhero filmWells Cathedral and Wookey Hole Caves provide the backdrop for scenes in Masters of the Universe.3 Jun 202622 May 2026Restoring famous medieval street in WellsThe £7m project at Vicars' Close will also create a visitor attraction.22 May 202622 May 2026'Exciting' restoration project of medieval closeWork is being carried out on what is said to be the oldest continuously inhabited street in Europe. 22 May 202617 May 2026'I hope others take up dying art of bell-ringing'Bellringer Susan Wales said she wanted to increase visibility of the "dying art" by taking part.17 May 20261 May 2026Tourists cut down on day trips over rising costsVisit Somerset says bookings at the county's tourism attractions have halved.1 May 202627 Apr 2026Family meet minister over killer's transfer plansThe mother and son of Sarah Ashwell spoke to a justice minister about their concerns.27 Apr 2026...
