A consultation has been launched on plans to spend over £1.1-million on road improvements from the Lidl/Nynehead Road roundabout towards Priory. But Wellington Town Council has already said the funding could be “directed to create more meaningful active travel improvements in the area”. The proposals include: three signalised crossings suitable for walking and cycling (toucan …
Events are taking place throughout our area to mark Remembrance Sunday. Local veterans will hold a ceremony at Wellington Cemetery, Rockwell Green, from 10.40am. The town’s Remembrance Parade will march from Wellington School to Wellington Park at 2.55pm ahead of the Remembrance Service at the war memorial at 3.15pm. After that, attention turns to Armistice …
People in Wellington are being asked to take part in a three-week consultation on domestic abuse. It has been launched by Somerset Council as part of a review of domestic abuse support across the county. The council wants to hear from people who have experienced domestic abuse, including those who have used the Somerset Domestic …
There’s another busy weekend ahead for Wellington AFC and Wellington RFC. The Tangerines are back in Jewson Western League action tomorrow (Saturday) as they welcome Ivybridge Town to the Carly Press Ground, ko 3pm. They suffered a heavy midweek cup defeat by Weston-super-Mare of National League South but will be looking to put that behind …
Families turned out in force for Nynehead Court’s Halloween Trail. Visitors enjoyed spooky surprises, creative displays and plenty of Halloween fun. A spokesperson said: “It was wonderful to see so many families enjoying the trail together. “We’d like to thank everyone who attended and helped make the event such a great success.” The team are …
Wellington and District u3a will be holding their next monthly meeting at the Rugby Club in Corams Lane on Monday from 10.15am. Here is their preview … Our speaker is Bryan Boon who joined the Metropolitan Police Cadet Force in 1960, became a constable in 1962 and finished his career as a Superintendent. His illustrated …
A few drops of rain failed to deter hundreds of people of all ages from heading for Wellington Rugby Club’s annual Fireworks Display last night (Thursday). There was a huge bonfire, the bar and clubhouse were open, outside stalls sold food and drink and the stand and two sides of the pitch were packed. Cordons …
Tim Potter Family Butchers made a successful return to the competition stage this week. The busy Fore Street business reports … It’s been a little while since we have entered any competitions and today didn’t disappoint. We nipped down the M5 to AgriFest Southwest at Westpoint Exeter and managed to scoop: 1st with our traditional …
“A soufflé that never rose – flat, flat, flat” was the verdict on the Budget with which I most agreed. It came from the owner of Taunton’s own Little Wine Shop restaurant and brasserie in Riverside Place. This truly was a Budget which put off all the big decisions we need to get our country growing …
Wellington Repair Café is returning to the Scout Hall, off Fore Street, this Saturday from 10am to 12.30pm. Volunteer experts will be there to repair electrical items, sewing and textiles, jewellery, clocks, computers and general mending of household goods. The tool sharpeners will be there too will not be able to sharpen garden tools, only …
The founder of Wellington Folk & Custom Society has stepped down after 16 years of keeping local traditions alive and helping to revive customs which had long since disappeared. Lee Edmead, who founded the society and has served as its chair and co-ordinator throughout its history. He is also relinquishing his colourful roles as Mr …
