Call for new players and main sponsor

Wellington AFC’s three Abilities Counts teams – two adult and one youth – were in tournament action at Street today (Sunday). The group welcome new players – 11 years upwards – with SEND, long-term health conditions, and all disabilities. They are also looking for a main sponsor. Anyone interested can call Mike on 07709 142805 …

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SPONSOR FEATURE: Treat your loved ones at BrewTwo

Our friends at BrewTwo at the Cleve are taking bookings for another special event. On Friday week, February 13th, they are hosting a Galentine’s Evening for people who are close to each other. Co-owners Shopna and Josh say: “We want to see the best friends, the brothers, the sisters and the soulmates who walk through …

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Chiefs’ brave battle against league leaders

Tribute South West Regional Two: Weston-super-Mare 62pts, Wellington Chiefs nil The Chiefs went down fighting in their toughest game on the season, away to the runaway league leaders today (Saturday). Still searching for their first victory of the season, they faced a Weston side looking to make it 16 wins out of 16. Wellington’s task …

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Major incident declared in response to heavy rain and flooding

A major incident has been called in Somerset as agencies step up their response to Storm Chandra. Somerset Council, the Environment Agency and emergency services are working together to support communities following heavy rain and extensive flooding. Although the weather looks drier today, the risk of flooding on the Levels and Moors remains high as …

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Memories recalled at first meeting of 2026

A warm welcome from President Christine greeted members and visitors to West Buckland WI’s first meeting of the New Year. Here is the full report from Cheryl Bailey, secretary … This year is our 90th anniversary and we will be celebrating with a variety of additional events throughout the year to commemorate. The meeting started with …

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Ryan makes a winning start

Well done to local star Ryan Searle on a successful start in the World Darts Championship yesterday (Friday). He won his opening match at Alexandra Palace for the eighth consecutive year, breezing past Chris Landman 3-0. Ryan now has a week’s break before playing Brendan Dolan or Tavis Dudeney in the second round next Saturday. …

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All the latest from Court Fields School

It’s been another packed week at Court Fields School with Christmas performances, sports fixtures, college interviews, and a Christmas Non-Uniform Day in aid of Save the Children, which has, so far, raised £579.15 (and still counting). Read the latest Parent Bulletin via this link: https://tinyurl.com/4wpwawdu *** Around Wellington’s School News is sponsored by Wellington School.

Chiefs go down fighting at Teignmouth

Tribute South West Regional Two: Teignmouth 40pts, Wellington Chiefs 12 Wellington Chiefs are still searching for their first win of the season after falling to defeat at Teignmouth today (Saturday). The home side started strongly and built steady momentum throughout the first half, crossing for tries in the 16th, 22nd and 30th minutes to establish …

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Repair café is set to return

Wellington Repair Café will be back in the Scout Hall off Fore Street on Saturday from 10am to 12.30pm. Skilled volunteer repairers and menders will be there to sharpen garden and kitchen knives and tools, mend clothes, fix electrical goods, repair jewellery, watches, clocks, phones and computers and extend the life of all kinds of …

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Have you had your flu jab yet?

The NHS in the South West is thanking those who have already received their flu vaccine and urging those eligible to come forward as levels of flu continue to rise. So far in the region, over 1.2 million flu jabs have been administered, but it is important those who are eligible still come forward for …

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All the latest from Court Fields

It was another busy week at Court Fields School in the run-up to Half Term – have a great break everyone! Read all the latest in the Parent Bulletin by CLICKING HERE. *** Around Wellington’s School News is sponsored by Wellington School.