Ken Bird 
Wellington Town Council has issued a safety plea to users of the new pump track at the bottom of the Recreation Ground. A spokesperson said: “The pump track has been a smash hit so far and it has been amazing to see people of all ages enjoying it. “As with any new facility, a few …
A sharp rise in the number of calls to Wellington Police was reported by Jon O’Connor, Neighbourhood Sergeant, in his monthly update to town councillors. Here it is … We received a total of 386 calls this month and of these calls 89 crimes were recorded which are broken down into offence groups below. For …
A new outpatient pharmacy opened at Musgrove Park Hospital yesterday (Monday), making it quicker and easier for patients to pick up prescriptions after their appointments. Medications prescribed during outpatient appointments will now be dispensed by the new pharmacy, routinely ready to pick up within 20 minutes of being received. Andrew Prowse, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s …
The Rotary Club of Wellington are preparing for their next charity sale and have issued an appeal for donations. The club are taking over the Pop-Up Shop in Fore Street from Monday, October 5th, to Saturday, October 10th (10am to 4pm) They say: “Would be grateful for anything you might be able to donate and you …
There was another culinary and musical treat at BrewTwo on Saturday as the popular coffee house and evening bistro presented A Night at the Opera. Here is their report … What an extraordinary, magical evening! The room was filled with pure emotion as guests were moved to happy tears by the astonishing vocal talent of …
Wellington Summer Pool League held their Finals Night at Rockwell Green Institute with Pot Blacks (pictured) taking a succession of honours. They won the Red Division, had three players – Jack Wall, Andy Dart and Andrew Bowrah – in the top three of the ratings, two pairs in the doubles final, and were also team …
There were mixed fortunes for the reigning champions in Wellington Ex-Services Skittles League’s first round of matches. Bell Green – pictured (above) with league president Andy Govier – got off to a winning start in the Gerald Thorne Championship but Ex-Servicemen suffered defeat in the Chris Bullock Championship. Chris Bullock Championship Outsiders 354–344 WRFC Outsiders …
Rumwell Farm Shop is holding a Charity Quiz and Supper Evening to fundraise for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, which has its offices on Chelston Business Park. The shop, on the A38 between Wellington and Taunton, has been raising money for the charity throughout 2026 and the latest event is on Friday, September 25th. Partner …
Wellington and District u3a are holding an Open Day today (Monday). It takes place at the rugby club in Corams Lane on Monday from 10.15am. The club say: “You will be able to find out more about our interest groups, activities, speak to other members and see if u3a is something you would like to …
Jewson Western League premier division: Wellington 0, Liskeard Athletic 3 Despite suffering another defeat, Wellington AFC could take plenty of positives from their performance against fourth-placed Liskeard at the Carly Press Ground yesterday (Saturday). The Tangerines held the visitors until the stoke of half-time and, although conceding a second goal after the break, they were …
The new £155,000 pump track at the bottom of the Recreation Ground is now in use ahead of its official opening later this month. The town council has led the project, in partnership with Wellington Sports Federation and the Wellington Pumptrack, Skatepark & Dirt Jumps group. It has created a facility for people of all …
