Lulu Goad

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Multimedia Reporter at Tindle Newspapers Ltd.

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Articles

Amber heat-health alert issued for South West

2 days ago | mnrjournal.co.uk | Lulu Goad

The UKHSA has issued an amber heat-health alert for the South West (UKHSA)AN AMBER heat-health alert has been issued for the South West. The alert will be in effect for five days from midday on Thursday, June 27, until 6pm on Tuesday, July 1. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office are warning of temperatures in the early to mid-30s degrees Celsius, warming steadily in the coming days.
Transition Town Wellington to host a 24 hour ‘bioblitz’

2 days ago | wellington-today.co.uk | Lulu Goad

Transition Town Wellington volunteers at work (Photo: Transition Town Wellington)CONSERVATION group, Transition Town Wellington are hosting their annual ‘bioblitz’ to keep record of local growth. The gathering, which will take place over Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, will be a chance for area residents to support the group in recording wildlife around Fox’s and Fox Cub fields.
Wellington welcomes new gift shop

2 days ago | wellington-today.co.uk | Lulu Goad

The new gift shop on Lancer Court Bumble & Bee (Tindle News)A NEW gift shop has opened on Lancer Court in Wellington. Also in the newsOffering a range of gifts and cards, Bumble & Bee is the newest addition to the Lancer Court shopping stretch having opened on Wednesday, June 25. With a background in retail, Bumble & Bee co-founder Karen says opening her own shop is something she’s always wanted to do. She said: “If you don’t take a chance..
Law firm secures double win at industry awards

3 days ago | wsfp.co.uk | Lulu Goad

JoJo Ziauberyte of Amicus Law collects the Paralegal of the Year award (Will Reddaway | Reddaway Productions)A SOUTH west law firm has bagged two titles at the Devon & Somerset Law Society Legal Awards 2025. Amicus Law Solicitors, a legal firm with offices in Wellington and Minehead, has taken home the Employer of the Year and Paralegal of the Year awards, following a ceremony at the University of Exeter on June 19.
Fourth power cut for Wellington in a month

3 days ago | wellington-today.co.uk | Lulu Goad

At 10.02am on Wednesday, June 25, a power cut was reported for Nynehead, Oake and Ashbrittle, as well as the outskirts of Wellington, with 680 properties off supply.
Wellington Film festival to show silent cinema classic

4 days ago | wellington-today.co.uk | Lulu Goad

Devon-based Aidan and Ruby co-wrote the new score whilst studying composition for film at Leeds Conservatoire of Music. (Somerset Film)A CLASSIC of silent cinema will return to the screen as part of the Wellington Film Festival 2025. A special screening of F.W. Murnau’s 1926 masterpiece Faust will take place at St John’s Church on Friday, October 3, accompanied by a newly commissioned live soundtrack.
Piano Bike Girl comes to Wellington on mission to visit every UK town

5 days ago | wellington-today.co.uk | Lulu Goad

THE Piano Bike Girl stopped in Wellington as part of her mission to busk in every UK town. Also in the newsChloe Marie Aston, a singer songwriter from Ilfracombe, started her journey as The Piano Bike Girl in 2019, and has since visited more than 150 towns and cities around the country. On Monday, June 23, Chloe visited Wellington having performed at Test Fest in Taunton over the weekend. She said: “I love it a lot.
Hospital transport scheme suspends service due to lack of volunteers

5 days ago | wellington-today.co.uk | Lulu Goad

Erica Adams, Chairman of the Welly Hopper (James Griffiths)PATIENT transport scheme, the Welly Hopper, is suspending its services until mid-September due to a lack of volunteers. Also in the newsThe service, which offers affordable transport to patients visiting Luson Surgery, Wellington Medical Centre, and Wellington Cottage hospital, will not run from Monday, June 23, until Monday, September 15. Welly Hopper chairman, Erica Adams explained that several volunteers are away for the summer.
Gideon Amos only MP to reject assisted dying bill in Somerset

5 days ago | wellington-today.co.uk | Lulu Goad

Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos in parliament (Houses of Parliament)MP FOR Wellington and Taunton Gideon Amos is the only Somerset MP to vote against legalising assisted dying in England and Wales. On Friday, June 20, MPs voted to approve plans to legalise assisted dying. The private members bill was backed by 314 MPs and opposed by 291 - a majority of 23 votes. The bill’s third reading was the last opportunity for MPs to approve or reject it.
History festival set to uncover Exmoor’s past

5 days ago | wsfp.co.uk | Lulu Goad

A free history festival will uncover the history of the Doone Valley (NTI Mark Johnson)A FREE history festival exploring the Doone Valley and wider Exmoor landscape will take place on June 28 and 29. Hosted by the National Trust, the Lorna Doone Valley History Festival invites visitors to discover the stories that shaped Exmoor through a programme of talks, walks, and workshops.