Ken Bird 
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Museum of Somerset in Taunton is set to close for three months to prepare for its landmark Chew Valley Hoard exhibition in 2027 and undertake essential conservation works. The museum reports: “These important improvements will help safeguard the historic Grade I listed building and collections for future generations. “A major part of the project …
The weekly Wellington Warm Place is back today (Thursday) and will be open from 11.15am to 2pm. It provides free refreshments, activities, newspapers, wi-fi, charging points and free lunch. Location: Baptist Church Hall, South Street, opposite Oxfam.
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 …
