A town centre business has expanded with the launch of a second shop in High Street. Jacqui Isaac (pictured above) opened Men’s Threads and Treads last Wednesday. Prior to opening a shop in Wellington in April 2024, she was a psychiatric nurse. However, injuries she sustained in a serious car accident left her unable to …
Hundreds of people will flock to the Athletic Ground tomorrow (Thursday) for Wellington RFC’s annual Fireworks Display. The organisers say: “It’s going to be busy – it always is – so please allow plenty of time and get here early. “If possible, please walk to event to help avoid traffic congestion. If you must drive, …
Wellington Police received nearly 300 calls in October, Neighbourhood Sergeant Jon O’Connor said in his monthly report to town councillors on Monday. Here it is in full … We received a total of 295 calls this month, and of these calls, 72 crimes were recorded which are broken down into offence groups below. For ease …
A new morris dancing group have formed in Wellington – and they staged a special performance at the weekend. Here’s their report … Hallowe’en saw the first ever dance out of Wellington’s new morris side, Fox Tales Morris. As the sun went down, a procession of dancers dressed as mill workers and woodland creatures made …
Hospitality and retail businesses in Wellington are invited to discover how to attract more visitors and customers tomorrow (Thursday). A free webinar will explain how they can benefit from the town council’s partnership with Visit Somerset. The initiative is designed to raise the town’s profile, attract more visitors and help local businesses increase footfall and …
Transition Town Wellington have recently been awarded charity status along with enjoying a string of award successes. Anyone in the community can become a member of the environmental group for as little as £1 per year. Members receive regular emails and updates about activities both local and further afield as well as TTW’s monthly newsletter. …
Patients undergoing surgery at Musgrove Park Hospital are set to benefit from enhanced safety as specialist airway equipment has been introduced into every operating theatre. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has invested in additional video laryngoscopes – devices used by anaesthetists when placing breathing tubes prior to surgery and other procedures requiring anaesthesia. While the technology …
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Somerset Premier Cup second round: Weston-super-Mare 8, Wellington 0 Wellington AFC bowed out of the premier cup at Weston last night (Tuesday) as the National League South side recorded a convincing victory. The hosts, who play three divisions above the Tangerines, fielded a mix of first teamers and academy players at their Optima Stadium. Wellington …
Wellington Royal British Legion have praised the town’s poppy displays. Members of the Monumental Women of Wellington spent yesterday (Monday) morning putting up hundreds of crocheted and knitted poppies across the town centre. The Legion held a photo shoot today in front of the poppy cascade at the Conservative Club in High Street. Branch secretary …
An intriguing battle is developing at the top of Wellington Ladies’ Skittles League after the latest round of matches last night (Monday). Leaders Land Girls bounced back from the previous week’s defeat, beating Split Happens by 55 with Tina Coles’ 55 being the highest home score of the evening. But champions Jolly Blues are only …
