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Somerset Council is seeking feedback on plans to overhaul walking, wheeling and cycling along Taunton Road ... Show more
Wellington station clearance could start before Christmas: Wellington's new £20m railway station, together with its sister station at Cullompton in Devon ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26614415.wellington-station-clearance-start-christmas/
Somerset business launches competition as pump track built: A Somerset business has launched a competition to celebrate the opening of a new pump track in ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26619470.somerset-business-launches-competition-pump-track-built/
Wellington children's home to reopen as supported living: Somerset Council is working with Discovery to bring the Beechtrees facility back in use in ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26615022.wellington-childrens-home-reopen-supported-living/
Revised plans for 250 homes on Wellington's southern edge: Somerset Council refused permission in April for 250 new homes on the A38 Oldway Road in Wellington ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26595393.revised-plans-250-homes-wellingtons-southern-edge/
Midweek Herald Oct 04
Cullompton railway station still targeting December 2028 opening: Cullompton railway station remains on course for a December 2028 opening, but flooding ...
midweekherald.co.uk/news/26605125.cullompton-railway-station-still-targeting-december-2028-opening/
How Somerset's 14 Wetherspoon pubs got their names: Discover the stories behind Somerset's 14 Wetherspoon pubs, from Taunton and Yeovil to Bath and ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26581617.somersets-14-wetherspoon-pubs-got-names/
A38 Wellington Road in Taunton town centre set to close: A38 in Taunton is set to close at a vital junction for workers at the nearby hospital
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26583346.a38-wellington-road-taunton-town-centre-set-close/
Wellington Carnival 2026 road closures, timings and all you need to know as South Somerset carnivals begin
somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/wellington-carnival-2026-road-closures-11168969
Changes to employment plans at Taunton housing site agreed: Two different parts of the Orchard Grove estate have been allocated to provide jobs - but they will ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26581581.changes-employment-plans-taunton-housing-site-agreed/
Plans submitted for Wellington's first indoor padel venue: A little-known sport that is booming across the UK could soon have a new home in Wellington if ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26570447.plans-submitted-wellingtons-first-indoor-padel-venue/
Wellington Carnival 2026: road closures, route and times: Thousands of spectators are expected to flock to Wellington later this month as the town's annual ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26552363.wellington-carnival-2026-road-closures-route-times/
BCB responds to Tucker criticism over final no-show: The Bermuda Cricket Board has issued a statement clarifying the communication between the board and Somerset ...
royalgazette.com/cricket/sport/article/20260915/bcb-responds-to-tucker-criticism-over-final-no-show/
Cricket season ends in farce as Somerset fail to show up for final : The domestic cricket season ended in farce after Somerset failed to turn up for the Premier ...
royalgazette.com/cricket/sport/article/20260913/cricket-season-ends-in-farce-as-somerset-fail-to-show-up-for-final/
St George’s and Somerset battle for Knockout Cup : St George’s and Somerset head into battle in the Premier Division Knockout Cup final at Wellington Oval ...
royalgazette.com/cricket/sport/article/20260912/st-georges-and-somerset-battle-for-knockout-cup/
Plans submitted for 225 homes in Taunton Road, Wellington: Plans have been submitted to build up to 225 homes on farmland at the edge of a historic market town ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26484798.plans-submitted-225-homes-taunton-road-wellington/
M5 traffic LIVE: Miles of holiday delays reported in Somerset: Severe bank holiday tailbacks and congestion has been reported along the M5 in Somerset between ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26508759.m5-traffic-live-miles-holiday-delays-reported-somerset/
Tonedale Mill funding reallocated to new Bridgwater hospital: Somerset Council funds allocated to the regeneration of Tonedale Mill in Wellington will now be ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26499345.new-bridgwater-health-facility-given-2-5m-extra-funding/
Rain wreaks havoc with cricket fixtures: Overnight rain wreaked havoc with yesterday’s Premier Division matches, forcing the abandonment of the crucial contest ...
royalgazette.com/cricket/sport/article/20260824/rain-wreaks-havoc-with-cricket-fixtures/
M5 delays after crash near Tiverton: Drivers were warned of long delays
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/m5-delays-after-crash-near-11117323
Taunton A38 road closing for 14 days as part of major scheme: Motorists have been warned of disruption as part of the A38 will be closed both ways as a major ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26456231.taunton-a38-road-closing-14-days-part-major-scheme/
'Appalling year' of M5 misery prompts National Highways apology: "We're fully aware that 2026 has not been a good year for the M5"
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/appalling-year-m5-misery-prompts-11080887
New animal experience Cosy Cuddle Farm opens near Wellington: Cosy Cuddle Farm in Somerset offers private, peaceful animal experiences near Wellington
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26423957.new-animal-experience-cosy-cuddle-farm-opens-near-wellington/
Fire near historic Somerset mill prompts council warning: Firefighters were called to Fox's Field on Friday evening (July 24), with Wellington Town Council ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26413073.fire-near-historic-somerset-mill-prompts-council-warning/
Teen girl victim of 'serious sexual assault' in Wellington: A 13-year-old is among two people arrested for a "serious sexual assault" in Wellingtonas ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26299695.teen-girl-victim-serious-sexual-assault-wellington/
Work starts on new pump track in Wellington, Somerset: Work has begun on a new pump track at a recreational ground in Somerset
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26298525.work-starts-new-pump-track-wellington-somerset/
Wellington mum hits out as no action taken over car theft: Lou Ryan has spoken out after her car was stolen from her home - but says the police closed the ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26426695.wellington-mum-hits-no-action-taken-car-theft/
Devon Live Aug 02
'I owe my dog everything after he became obsessed with armpits': His actions pushed her to get help long before any other warning sign appeared
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/health/i-owe-dog-everything-after-11086361
Taunton A38 Wellington Road roadworks to start tomorrow: Weeks of roadworks are set to begin on a major A-road in Taunton, with delays likely
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26288257.taunton-a38-wellington-road-roadworks-start-tomorrow/
Wellington village road closed from today for urgent repairs: A small Somerset village near Wellington will have a key road closed from today due to emergency ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26413548.wellington-village-road-closed-today-urgent-repairs/
The latest Taunton offenders sentenced in magistrates' court: Here are some of the latest Taunton, Wellington and wider Somerset offenders who have appeared in ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26405540.latest-taunton-offenders-sentenced-magistrates-court/
Wellington man sexually assaulted woman in her own home: Edward Lane entered a woman’s home without permission before sexually and physically assaulting her
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26411492.wellington-man-sexually-assaulted-woman-home/
Plan for Somerset town's derelict landmark revised as 'challenges' emerge: 'Extensive asbestos and rising costs' have forced changes
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/plan-somerset-towns-derelict-landmark-11074589
What’s On Where: TODAY Football Bermuda Triangle Cup: National Sports Centre, 5.30pm SATURDAY Cricket Final Cup Match trials: ...
royalgazette.com/general/sport/article/20260724/whats-on-where-247/
Decision on future of Wellington pharmacies delayed: Wellington has three pharmacies, with the prospect of a fourth one opening soon - but a decision on future ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26248691.decision-future-wellington-pharmacies-delayed/
Major M5 delays after crashes - updates: Drivers are warned of delays on the motorway
somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/major-m5-delays-after-crashes-11021488
Update on delivery of new £20m Wellington railway station: Wellington railway station will be delivered by Network Rail by late-2028 alongside its sister project ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26219490.update-delivery-new-20m-wellington-railway-station/
Wellington man given suspended sentence for burglary: Karl Moe has been given a suspended sentence after committing a burglary
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26227402.wellington-man-given-suspended-sentence-burglary/
Wellington shop suspected of selling counterfeit vapes: Avon and Somerset Police have shut down a shop in Wellington suspected of selling counterfeit tobacco and ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26180235.wellington-shop-suspected-selling-counterfeit-vapes/
Somerset FA honour for Wellington AFC coach Mike Bird: Wellington AFC coach Mike Bird has been named Somerset FA’s volunteer of the month for his outstanding ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26184857.somerset-fa-honour-wellington-afc-coach-mike-bird/
A new NHS dentist was swamped with thousands of people trying to get on its books on its opening day.
Crewkerne Dental Care opened in the town centre and is ... Show more
M5 gridlock after Bank Holiday crash : Southbound traffic is queueing
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/m5-gridlock-wellington-after-bank-10981327
Woman 'punched then raped' in Somerset as police launch investigation: Suspect is believed to have left area in a white Volkswagen Golf
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/police-investigate-attack-woman-who-10980717
Second special needs unit planned at Wellington school: 'This is an incredibly exciting development'
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/second-special-needs-unit-planned-10963145
Historic site regeneration plans could create £20m 'destination for Wellington': "There is a clear desire for the site to be shared with the community ...
somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/historic-site-regeneration-plans-could-10930523
Brocks at Rockwell Green store sold at undisclosed price: A Premier-branded store near Wellington, Somerset, has been sold at an undisclosed price after the ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26035935.brocks-rockwell-green-store-sold-undisclosed-price/
Incident closes M5 slip road as emergency crews attend: The entry slip road is shut
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/m5-emergency-wellington-closes-slip-10921602
'No plans' for new bus lanes on congested Taunton road: The Somerset Bus Partnership is pushing for major changes on the A38 Wellington Road to encourage more ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26004501.no-plans-new-bus-lanes-congested-taunton-road/
Somerset spot-on to beat St George’s in Legends Cup : Somerset regained the Legends Cup after beating perennial rivals St George’s on penalties in the annual ...
royalgazette.com/football/sport/article/20260413/somerset-spot-on-to-beat-st-georges-in-legends-cup/
Wellington Medical Centre not able to offer MenB vaccines: The team at Wellington Medical Centre has said they are not able to offer MenB vaccinations to ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25950688.wellington-medical-centre-not-able-offer-menb-vaccines/
Public demonstration against proposed Wellington development: A protest will take place against a 250-home development in Wellington.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25891480.public-demonstration-proposed-wellington-development/
West Somerset's Liam Fisher jailed for Wellington burglary: A West Somerset man has been jailed for 19 months for a burglary that took place in Wellington in May ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25902462.west-somersets-liam-fisher-jailed-wellington-burglary/
Four-bedroom bungalow for sale in Wellington for over £550k: Spacious four-bedroom bungalow for sale in Wellington, Somerset. Offers over £550,000 ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25906600.four-bedroom-bungalow-sale-wellington-550k/
A38 closed between Taunton and Wellington by council: A major A-road near Taunton has been closed in both directions with 'emergency repairs' needed.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25805874.a38-closed-taunton-wellington-council/
Two people in M5 crash taken to hospital in Taunton: The crash happened near Taunton
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/two-people-m5-crash-taken-10790683
Somerset MP Gideon Amos responds to major factory closure: Gideon Amos MP for Taunton and Wellington has responded to the announcement that a major Somerset ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25770701.somerset-mp-gideon-amos-responds-major-factory-closure/
New 'park and bus' site still closed due to 'technicalities': Taunton's new 'park and bus' facility, serving the Orchard Grove housing development on the A38 ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25773783.new-park-bus-site-still-closed-due-technicalities/
Public meeting over new Taunton to Wellington cycle route: Local residents will be able to view plans for the Grand Western Greenway and find out how they can ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25749676.public-meeting-new-taunton-wellington-cycle-route/
This week we have our fabulous nativity supplement - filled to the brim pictures of the pupils taking part in Nativities across Taunton ... Show more
A38 roadworks between Taunton and Wellington pushed back: Roadworks to resurface a section of a major road between Taunton and Wellington have been pushed back ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25747093.a38-roadworks-taunton-wellington-pushed-back/
Driver 'not at fault' as teen killed while fleeing police on M5, say family: The teenager was killed in November 2024
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/driver-not-fault-teen-killed-10742181
Permission sought to build up to 250 new homes in Wellington: A planning application has been submitted for the erection of up to 250 homes, a public open space ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25715033.permission-sought-build-250-new-homes-wellington/
£607k set aside for cycle route near new Wellington station: Around £607,000 of funding from Active Travel England will be used to improve a section between two ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25712810.607k-set-aside-cycle-route-near-new-wellington-station/
Characterful village between Taunton and Wellington approves new housing plan: 'This is not a protection against development; it is more about saying: 'this is ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/characterful-village-between-taunton-wellington-10728199
All the biggest political decisions Somerset saw in 2025: We've made it, bruised, bloodied and possibly a little hungover, to the end of another year in Somerset ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25732835.biggest-political-decisions-somerset-saw-2025/
Council to spend £607,000 on Wellington cycle link before new station opens: It's aimed to be built by March 2027
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/council-spend-607000-wellington-cycle-10718152
New NHS dentist opens on outskirts of Somerset town: A new dentist taking on NHS patients has officially opened its doors on the outskirts of a Somerset town.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25677698.new-nhs-dentist-opens-outskirts-somerset-town/
Wellington School drama department lands national award nomination: Wellington School is the only South West finalist for the 2026 Music and Drama Education ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/wellington-school-drama-department-lands-10636177
mnrjournal.co.uk Nov 26 25
Food hygiene ratings given to 15 Somerset establishments: New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 15 of Somerset’s establishments, the Food Standards ...
mnrjournal.co.uk/news/food-hygiene-ratings-given-to-15-somerset-establishments-855358
Dementia care home finds the perfect neighbour which is blooming lovely: Residents at Camelot House and Lodge enjoy regular trips to a nearby garden centre ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/dementia-care-home-finds-perfect-10624938
Over 250 roles at risk as KDC/One plans to shut Wellington site: Cosmetics firm KDC/One says work will move to Scotland, leaving hundreds in limbo as MP demands ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/over-250-roles-risk-kdcone-10656867
Pharmacy left closed for months prompts call for action: MP Gideon Amos has called on health ministers and Jhoots Pharmacy to end months of uncertainty for ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/pharmacy-left-closed-months-prompts-10638710
Dominos' first ever pod store opens in Wellington, Somerset: Dominos has a new first-of-its-kind UK pod store - and it's been opened in Somerset.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25593406.dominos-first-ever-pod-store-opens-wellington-somerset/
Court ruling could unlock thousands of Somerset homes: The Supreme Court has overturned three previous court rulings over a Wellington development - which could ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25598002.court-ruling-unlock-thousands-somerset-homes/
War veterans welcome ‘comradeship and unity’ at Remembrance service: Around 20 personnel who served during the Second World War were understood to have attended ...
standard.co.uk/news/uk/london-royal-marines-cenotaph-cheshire-macclesfield-b1257306.html
Taunton and Wellington MP calls for help emergency package: Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos has called for an "emergency package" on GP ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25578876.taunton-wellington-mp-calls-help-emergency-package/
