Developers looking to build up to 250 homes off Oldway Road have lodged an appeal against the scheme’s refusal. Earlier this year, Somerset Council turned down an application by Pegasus Planning Group for the 3.7-acre development on the Monument/southern side of the relief road. There was widespread opposition to the proposal including from the town …
Somerset County Women’s League: Wellington Wildcats Ladies 1, Bath City Women Development 6 Wellington AFC’s Wildcats Ladies faced off against Bath City Development on a cold and foggy Sunday at the Carly Press Ground. Playing downhill, Leah was bright on the left in the early exchanges using her pace and experience to find space. Keeper …
Local dementia charity Reminiscence Learning has issued an appeal to local dance professionals for a major fund-raising event. It says: “Could you help us put the strictly into Strictly Reminiscence 2027? “We’re looking for enthusiastic dance teachers and dance schools who would love to get involved in our exciting charity dance competition, taking place on …
SS Squad remain unbeaten at the top of Wellington Pool League. Steve Smith, Darren Copp and Simon Heritage won all their games in an 11-4 victory over Pocket Rockets. Hot on their heels, just two points behind, are Pot Blacks who are also unbeaten. Jack Wall potted an eight-ball clearance and Andy Dart and Ryan …
St Giles Animal Centre has taken over the Pop-Up Shop in Fore Street this week. The charity says: “We’ve got lots of fantastic bargains waiting for you, including clothing, accessories, dog items, household goods and so much more. “Best of all, 100% of every purchase goes directly towards caring for the animals at St Giles …
Woodpeckers won the top of the table clash in the Weekend Triples League at Wellington Bowling Club. They maintained their lead with a good win over Skylarks who have been overtaken in second place after Southsiders beat New Rollers. In the other match, bottom side Ninchers recorded their first victory, beating All Stars. Janet Lovell, …
Somerset Council officials will be in our town centre today (Tuesday) to answer questions on plans to spend over £1.1-million on road improvements from the Lidl/Nynehead Road roundabout towards Priory. They will be at the corner of Fore Street/South Street from noon to 4pm The council has also launched a public consultation which local people …
There are joint leaders in both divisions of Wellington Ex-Services Skittles League after the latest round of matches on Thursday and Friday. Pictured are King Pins, who are top of the Chris Bullock Championship along with All Stars. Chris Bullock Championship Mowers 344, Ex-Servicemen 360 Ex-Servicemen came away with a 16-pin victory over Mowers at …
Another highly successful year for Taunton and Wellington Liberal Democrats was celebrated on Friday. The local party’s AGM took place at Taunton Rugby Club and was followed by a dinner attended by 120 people. John Wakefield, chair, told the meeting there had been a succession of highlights during the past 12 months including by-election victories …
A fundraising appeal by Wellington RFC has been so successful they have now issued a new target. The club were aiming to raise £30,000 towards the cost of replacing the floodlights at the Athletic Ground. Only last week, a £3,000 grant was approved by Wellington Town Council. The club have now provided the following update …
Nearly 200 people took part in a service at St Mary’s, Hemyock, to commemorate Remembrance Sunday. The village Scout Group led the parade, including veterans, from the Parish Hall to the church where the service was led by Piers Langdon, Lay Minister. David Bawler, local Poppy Appeal co-ordinator, gave the reading At the War Memorial, …
