Wells-next-the-sea News

Harry Besley has reached Norfolk

Young sailor journeys around UK to promote marine electrification

Willerby Business Development Manager Gemma Pudsey, centre, with Darren Williams, General Manager of Pinewoods Holiday Park, and Sue Pennington, Pinewoods’ Sustainability Manager, at the Willerby All-E Dorchester on site at Pinewoods.

Willerby Business Development Manager Gemma Pudsey, centre, with Darren Williams, General Manager of Pinewoods Holiday Park, and Sue Pennington, Pinewoods’ Sustainability Manager, at the Willerby All-E Dorchester on site at Pinewoods.

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See inside the first ever all-electric holiday home in Norfolk

Flagship Homes is currently building 12 new homes on land east of Stiffkey Road in Warham, neighbouring Wells, (inset) Kai Gibbon, Flagship Homes' pre-construction project manager

Flagship Homes is currently building 12 new homes on land east of Stiffkey Road in Warham, neighbouring Wells, (inset) Kai Gibbon, Flagship Homes' pre-construction project manager

Planning and development

Locals to be given 'first dibs' over new rental homes at tourist hot spot

Plans have been approved to transform K’s in Wells into a pizza restaurant (photo taken in April 2023)

Plans have been approved to transform K’s in Wells into a pizza restaurant (photo taken in April 2023)

Planning and development

Plans for new pizza restaurant on the coast approved

North Norfolk District Council rubber-stamped the plans to convert the former coastguard station in Wells, into two holiday lets

North Norfolk District Council rubber-stamped the plans to convert the former coastguard station in Wells, into two holiday lets

Planning and development

Coastguard station and boathouse to be transformed into holiday lets

(From left to right) Mandy Humphreys, Sheila Warner, Mark Frary and Fred Whitaker, volunteers at RNLI Wells, on its 200th birthday

(From left to right) Mandy Humphreys, Sheila Warner, Mark Frary and Fred Whitaker, volunteers at RNLI Wells, on its 200th birthday

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RNLI volunteers unite to mark 200 years of heroics at sea

(From LtR) Richard Janes, John Solosy, John Ashton, and James Bracey took on the World’s Toughest Row, travelling 3,000 miles across the Atlantic

(From LtR) Richard Janes, John Solosy, John Ashton, and James Bracey took on the World’s Toughest Row, travelling 3,000 miles across the Atlantic

'My big oardeal' - How Norfolk man rowed across Atlantic in 41 days

A couple walking the UK coastline have visited Wells lifeboat station

A couple walking the UK coastline have visited Wells lifeboat station

Adventurous couple walk UK coastline for charity

The application submitted to North Norfolk District Council outlines plans to restore and re-use the buildings on 16 Bases Lane, Wells into two holiday lets

The application submitted to North Norfolk District Council outlines plans to restore and re-use the buildings on 16 Bases Lane, Wells into two holiday lets

Planning and development

Plans submitted to turn former coastguard station and boathouse into holiday lets

An application was submitted to North Norfolk District Council in December which could see the former home of K’s Burger Bar, in Wells, turned into a pizza restaurant and takeaway

An application was submitted to North Norfolk District Council in December which could see the former home of K’s Burger Bar, in Wells, turned into a pizza restaurant and takeaway

Planning and development

From burgers to pizzas - Plans submitted to build new restaurant on the coast

Ton Brouwer has shared his 40 years of owning the famous Dutch sailing clipper in his new book, My Life on the Albatros

Ton Brouwer has shared his 40 years of owning the famous Dutch sailing clipper in his new book, My Life on the Albatros

A captain's odyssey - Tales of adventure aboard The Albatros shared in new book

Chelsey Church, centre, with Debbie Carter De Bois, left and Amanda Moffatt from Wells' Alderman Peel High School. Picture: Nicky Phillips, The Norfolk Boat

Chelsey Church, centre, with Debbie Carter De Bois, left and Amanda Moffatt from Wells' Alderman Peel High School. Picture: Nicky Phillips, The Norfolk Boat

Sailing to success! Teen turns from novice to navigator

Doctor Fiona Andrews (second from left) with other members of the NARS team

Doctor Fiona Andrews (second from left) with other members of the NARS team

Doctor leaves a legacy of saving lives ahead of retirement

Wells Beach Cafe submitted an application to North Norfolk District Council for an extension and alterations to its business on Beach Road

Wells Beach Cafe submitted an application to North Norfolk District Council for an extension and alterations to its business on Beach Road

Planning and development

A pizza the action! Popular seaside cafe to expand

Coastal Handbells founder Suzanne Rands, with the newly refurbished instruments which she has helped bring back to playing standard

Coastal Handbells founder Suzanne Rands, with the newly refurbished instruments which she has helped bring back to playing standard

Forgotten handbells to ring out a new tune

Wells harbourmaster Robert Smith with his new book, Doctor at Sea

Wells harbourmaster Robert Smith with his new book, Doctor at Sea

Hidden history of a daring 'doctor of the waves' told in new book

Hollie Webb (inset) from Fakenham is setting out to become a team developer for Slimming World and bring back the service to Wells

Hollie Webb (inset) from Fakenham is setting out to become a team developer for Slimming World and bring back the service to Wells

Can you help bring Slimming World back to coastal town?

Callum Brain from Wells Town, who added the Seassiders' second goal against Castle Acre. Image: Shay Porter

Callum Brain from Wells Town, who added the Seassiders' second goal against Castle Acre. Image: Shay Porter

Wells Town's rollercoaster amid tough conditions in Castle Acre duel

Lifeboat operations manager at RNLI Wells, Chris Hardy (inset) has reflected on the crew’s first year at their new boathouse

Lifeboat operations manager at RNLI Wells, Chris Hardy (inset) has reflected on the crew’s first year at their new boathouse

27 people and EIGHT DOGS! New lifeboat station's busy first year

Wells Harbour has worked along with the Royal British Legion (RBL) to transform the lifeboat horse, into a war horse, for the period of remembrance

Wells Harbour has worked along with the Royal British Legion (RBL) to transform the lifeboat horse, into a war horse, for the period of remembrance

'A symbol of remembrance and hope' - War Horse tribute on Norfolk coast

Rector Brenda Stewart (inset) of St Nicholas Church in Wells was speaking after hundreds of pounds in cash was stolen from the Norfolk church on October 15

Rector Brenda Stewart (inset) of St Nicholas Church in Wells was speaking after hundreds of pounds in cash was stolen from the Norfolk church on October 15

"I feel so sorry for my team" - Church rector's shock at burglary

Dereham, Fakenham, and Wells have all announced details on their lights switch-on events, as the countdown to Christmas starts

Dereham, Fakenham, and Wells have all announced details on their lights switch-on events, as the countdown to Christmas starts

Get set to sparkle! Everything you need to know about our Christmas lights switch-ons

Callum Brain in action for Wells Town against Wymondham

Callum Brain in action for Wells Town against Wymondham

Brewster's brilliance leads Wells Town to victory over Wymondham

Wells Town in action against Wymondham Town

Wells Town in action against Wymondham Town

Wells Town secures victory in Norfolk Senior Cup first round

The Neighbourhood Development Plan for Wells was handed to North Norfolk District Council last week - and figures over second homes and holiday lets have been published

The Neighbourhood Development Plan for Wells was handed to North Norfolk District Council last week - and figures over second homes and holiday lets have been published

Local government

Second homes make up one in four of properties in well-heeled seaside town

Work on the garden at Little Gillies daycare centre in Wells, (the left is before the work started, with the right being after)

Work on the garden at Little Gillies daycare centre in Wells, (the left is before the work started, with the right being after)

Hiring under way as day care centre's grand opening beckons

Wells Town Res in action against Feltwell United

Wells Town Res in action against Feltwell United

Wells Res fight back, but Feltwell United dominates in 4-8 clash

Robert Smith, harbourmaster at Wells is preparing the defences ahead of Storm Agnes

Robert Smith, harbourmaster at Wells is preparing the defences ahead of Storm Agnes

North Norfolk port prepares defences ahead of Storm Agnes

Wells Town FC in action against Bungay Town

Wells Town FC in action against Bungay Town

Wells Town push for equalizer but fall short against Bungay Town

Work will shortly commence to create a new access route to Holkham Beach for those arriving with their horse

Work will shortly commence to create a new access route to Holkham Beach for those arriving with their horse

New bridle path being built at 'Norfolk's best beach'

Two Magpies Bakery owner Steve Magnall (left) and Plattens team leader Wyatt Watts have spoken about their summer trade

Two Magpies Bakery owner Steve Magnall (left) and Plattens team leader Wyatt Watts have spoken about their summer trade

Chippy and bakery bosses claim summer victory in popular resort town

With the hot weather out of the ‘peak’ of summer, the RNLI has reminded people to stay safe in north Norfolk

With the hot weather out of the ‘peak’ of summer, the RNLI has reminded people to stay safe in north Norfolk

Urgent safety message as north Norfolk braces for scorching 30-degree weekend

Work has started on Little Gillies, a new day care centre which will open in Wells, and will be homed at the former Polka Day Care centre in the coastal town

Work has started on Little Gillies, a new day care centre which will open in Wells, and will be homed at the former Polka Day Care centre in the coastal town

New daycare centre takes shape as campaginer 'blown away' by support

Helena Deakin (inset) has helped to set up Little Gillies, a new daycare centre opening in Wells-next-the-Sea

Helena Deakin (inset) has helped to set up Little Gillies, a new daycare centre opening in Wells-next-the-Sea

Parents delighted as new north Norfolk daycare to open this year

Lady Glenconner

Lady Glenconner

A glimpse into royalty: Lady Glenconner shares childhood memories in new film

Students from Fakenham Academy on GCSE results day

Students from Fakenham Academy on GCSE results day

Headteachers at Wells and Fakenham high schools delighted with GCSE results

A new final settlement tank and an upgrade to the technology at Anglian Water’s recycling centre (WRC) in Wells-next-the-Sea will help improve the water quality in rivers and the sea

A new final settlement tank and an upgrade to the technology at Anglian Water’s recycling centre (WRC) in Wells-next-the-Sea will help improve the water quality in rivers and the sea

Multi-million pound investment to improve water quality in North Norfolk

The Duke of Edinburgh being launched on its first rescue 'shout'

The Duke of Edinburgh being launched on its first rescue 'shout'

First call of duty: Duke of Edinburgh springs into action at harbour's mouth

Wells beach, where a do-not-swim warning remains in place

Wells beach, where a do-not-swim warning remains in place

Swim warning at popular north Norfolk beach drags into THIRD day

North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) said that red flags have been raised at the beach in Wells-next-the-Sea

North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) said that red flags have been raised at the beach in Wells-next-the-Sea

Red flags raised as beach warning issued for 'Norfolk's coolest town'

Bob ‘Rob’ Richardson (right), alongside his son Will, onboard The Albatros

Bob ‘Rob’ Richardson (right), alongside his son Will, onboard The Albatros

See aboard the famous sailing ship Albatros following her return to Norfolk

The Albatros docked safely back in Wells on July 20, with dozens of people coming down to the quayside to welcome her back to the town (Image: Mark Frary)

The Albatros docked safely back in Wells on July 20, with dozens of people coming down to the quayside to welcome her back to the town (Image: Mark Frary)

Stunning drone shots show Dutch sailing clipper welcomed home to Norfolk port

The 12-strong team of Alderman Peel High School pupils, led by Amanda Moffatt, at the Lotus factory test track in Hethel.

The 12-strong team of Alderman Peel High School pupils, led by Amanda Moffatt, at the Lotus factory test track in Hethel.

School’s racing team wins trophy for impressive campaign

Peter Rainsford (inset) Wells town councillor has been speaking after Holkham Estate held a presentation for the council on July 3 to discuss the Mill Road plans

Peter Rainsford (inset) Wells town councillor has been speaking after Holkham Estate held a presentation for the council on July 3 to discuss the Mill Road plans

Planning and development

Planned estate in popular seaside town splits views at council meeting

Wells-next-the-Sea has become Norfolk's first place to win Heritage Harbour status

Wells-next-the-Sea has become Norfolk's first place to win Heritage Harbour status

'It's not typical' - Joy as resort becomes Norfolk's first to win special accolade

Kelly Thomas from Stanhoe officially opened Bubble Tea by the Sea at Wells Quay on April 29

Kelly Thomas from Stanhoe officially opened Bubble Tea by the Sea at Wells Quay on April 29

New bubble tea kiosk opens on Norfolk coast

After submitting its plans to build 12 new homes, Holkham Estate has released new images of what the proposed two, three and four-bedroom homes, could look like. (Inset) James Bracey, general manager for land and property at Holkham

After submitting its plans to build 12 new homes, Holkham Estate has released new images of what the proposed two, three and four-bedroom homes, could look like. (Inset) James Bracey, general manager for land and property at Holkham

Planning and development

Holkham Estate aims to ease worries over second homes after application submitted

Holkham Estate has been speaking about the two buses, the Leyland Tiger, a vintage open-top vehicle and the fully electric Mellor Sigma 7, which replaced the Wells Harbour Railway last July.

Holkham Estate has been speaking about the two buses, the Leyland Tiger, a vintage open-top vehicle and the fully electric Mellor Sigma 7, which replaced the Wells Harbour Railway last July.

Over 41,000 passengers for first year of Beach Road buses

Sally Dunham, from Cambridgeshire, runs Metamorphosis The Gallery, in Wells, and has been looking back at how King Charles and his charity, The Princes Trust, helped her to mould her life.

Sally Dunham, from Cambridgeshire, runs Metamorphosis The Gallery, in Wells, and has been looking back at how King Charles and his charity, The Princes Trust, helped her to mould her life.

Sculptor pays tribute to King Charles who helped 'fire' up her career

Members of the Save Polka Day Care group are seeing if they have the ability to establish a charitable incorporated organisation to set up childcare in Wells, following the closure of Polka late last year.

Members of the Save Polka Day Care group are seeing if they have the ability to establish a charitable incorporated organisation to set up childcare in Wells, following the closure of Polka late last year.

Parents look to set up new child care on the coast following closure

Coronation events have been annouced in Fakenham and Wells for the first weekend in May

Coronation events have been annouced in Fakenham and Wells for the first weekend in May

Events fit for a King this Coronation weekend for Fakenham and Wells

Jake Fiennes, director of the Holkham Nature Reserve (inset), has thanked locals at Holkham and Wells beaches for their support in keeping dogs on leads to help nesting birds and their chicks

Jake Fiennes, director of the Holkham Nature Reserve (inset), has thanked locals at Holkham and Wells beaches for their support in keeping dogs on leads to help nesting birds and their chicks

Stricter dog walking rules help protect nesting birds on beaches

Pupils from Alderman Peel High and Wells Primary School showcased their talents with a night of music, drama and creative arts at Wells Maltings

Pupils from Alderman Peel High and Wells Primary School showcased their talents with a night of music, drama and creative arts at Wells Maltings

Wells pupils host creative showcase at local gallery

People from across Wells gathered to say goodbye to Doris M Mann of Ampthill, the Mersey class all-weather lifeboat, as she retired after more than 32 years of service

People from across Wells gathered to say goodbye to Doris M Mann of Ampthill, the Mersey class all-weather lifeboat, as she retired after more than 32 years of service

Crowds gather to bid a fond farewell to lifeboat of more than 30 years