4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (301+ words) A NINE-DAY festival exploring the archaeology and history of the Blackdown Hills is set to open this month. The Blackdown Hills Festival of Heritage will run from Friday, September 11 to Saturday, September 19 as part of Heritage Open Days, the annual…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (306+ words) HEAD instructors Rob Walsh and Elaine Farley have announced the grand opening of their Tai Chi & Martial Arts Studio at West Buckland later this month. Tai Chi is an ancient art often described as "moving meditation." It combines slow, deliberate…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (295+ words) PARISHIONERS on the Blackdown Hills were invited to watch as long-serving Church minister the Rev John Stone hung up his cassock for the final time. Mr Stone retired fully on Sunday (August 30) after more than 40 years in the Church of…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (133+ words) FOUR new murals celebrating the charity and the animals in its care have been unveiled by Ferne Animal Sanctuary. The artworks depict everything from cats and dogs to chickens and cockatiels. The bespoke artworks were created over several months through…...

3+ mon, 4+ hour ago   (267+ words) COUNCILLORS are hoping they will come up smelling of roses after agreeing to help sponsor two categories at this year’s Wellington Flower Show. Members of Wellington Town Council’s economic development committee heard on Wednesday (June 10) that a request had been…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (313+ words) Wellington Weekly News - Do Not Process My Personal Information A LOCAL fund-raising group for Help for Heroes is actively looking for a new volunteer co-ordinator as well as additional volunteers. The group currently consists of 10 regular supporters and has several…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (136+ words) The screening will include an open discussion about the film and what it means for Wiveliscombe and what can be done locally. WIVELISCOMBE is joining communities across the country to screen The People’s Emergency Briefing. In November 2025, more than 1,200 MPs,…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (98+ words) National Highways is reporting two lane closures and delays of 10 minutes. ONE lane is closed on the northbound carriageway of the M5 between J27 Tiverton and J26 Wellington due to a lorry fire. According to an eye witness, a car transporter with three…...

4+ mon, 21+ hour ago   (331+ words) The farm is based near the allotments at the Basins and offers a weekly share of harvested seasonal vegetables. A LOCAL community farm is inviting local residents to become crop share members and enjoy fresh, seasonal vegetables grown here in…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (326+ words) PUBLIC notices cover a range of applications, ranging from licensing applications for liqueur or entertainment to planning applications, roadworks and other works. Their intention is to inform communities of the latest plans in their area and such applications are considered…...