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'I stabbed him for you'

'I stabbed him for you'

A teenage girl who allegedly stabbed to death a man in Wells told his partner she did it for her as he lay dying near his flat, a jury heard this...



Police issue images of women after spate of thefts in Wells

Police issue images of women after spate of thefts in Wells

Police have issued these pictures of three women in the wake of a series of thefts in Wells. They are trying to identify the women, who...

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Sat-nav error sees unscheduled stop

Sat-nav error sees unscheduled stop

A group of French schoolchildren had an unscheduled stop in Wells this week – thanks to their coach drivers satellite navigation...

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Supermarket wars heat up in Wells

Plans for a Sainsbury's foodstore in Wells have come a step closer with the approval of the company's plans to build a petrol station on the Tincknell's site at Southover. The petrol...

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Anger as councillors are told vote on cycle path was illegal

Two parish councillors have been told they could face financial penalties after a request for support for a footpath survey was declared illegal. St Cuthbert Out Parish councillors voted...

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Woolworths deal 'ready'

Agents acting for the owners of the former Woolworth store in Wells will announce a new tenant in the next two weeks. Savills, who are handling the letting of the building, say that a deal...

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BNP names candidate for Wells seat

BNP names candidate for Wells seat

The South West region of the British National Party has announced that its candidate in the forthcoming General Election for the Wells...

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Car's roof cut loose to rescue passenger

Car's roof cut loose to rescue passenger

Four fire crews from Shepton Mallet, Wells and Glastonbury cut off the roof of a car to free a woman passenger trapped after a crash....

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Lithuanian killer is jailed for burglaries

Lithuanian killer is jailed for burglaries

A Lithuanian killer embarked on a "determined campaign of burglary" that targeted a Wedmore home among others. Vitalijus Rolduginas,...

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Cheddar through to final

Saltford 0 Cheddar 3 (after extra time) Cheddar progressed to the final of the Somerset Senior Cup for the first time in their 118-year history with...

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Gregsy's memory lives on in the alleys

Gregsy's memory lives on in the alleys

Skittling rivalry was put aside for an evening on Friday when Shepton Mallet teams UB8 and Barmy Army (pictured above) met in the Wells...

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Bragging rights stay in the city

Bragging rights stay in the city

Wells 18 Tor 8 One of the strengths of the current Wells team has been its ability to make do and amend. Injuries, illnesses, world...

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'Awful' effort by Combe

'Awful' effort by Combe

Winscombe 2 Odd Down Reserves 4 Winscombe have been knocked out of the Somerset County League Premier/Division One Cup, with manager...

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Shepton fail to humble Town

Keynsham Town 1 Shepton Mallet 0 After doing neighbours Wells a favour in midweek by winning at second-placed Odd Down, Shepton missed a great chance to deliver another shock result at...

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High School Musical On Stage

Kings of Wessex School

The Kings of Wessex School was transformed into East High School, for the opening evening of its four-night production of Disney's High School Musical On Stage.

This show sees Troy and Gabriella, two teenagers from rival cliques, try out for the lead parts in their high...

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What's On listings for week beginning March 11

Thursday, March 11 Twelfth Night, Street Theatre, 7.30pm, Strode Theatre, Street, 01458 442846. To Saturday. Cinderella II: Meet the Twankeys, 7.30pm, Whitstone School, Shepton Mallet....

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Gig Guide for week beginning March 11

Thursday, March 11 Ross Kirk, 9.30pm, The George, Gurney Slade, 01749 840554. Vinyl Revival Night, The Crown, Glastonbury, 01458 833353. Starstruck Karaoke, 9pm, Lamb Inn, Paulton. Fun...

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