No places in Somerset make the shortlist for the UK's first Town of Culture accolade for 2028.
Bishop Michael Beasley says it is "deeply painful" to think of the severed family bonds.
Caroline Henn, who runs DIY courses, says she wants more women to take up male-dominated trades.
Freedom Leisure will take on running the five centres across the county, it is confirmed.
Wells Cathedral and Wookey Hole Caves provide the backdrop for scenes in Masters of the Universe.
The £7m project at Vicars' Close will also create a visitor attraction.
Work is being carried out on what is said to be the oldest continuously inhabited street in Europe.
Bellringer Susan Wales said she wanted to increase visibility of the "dying art" by taking part.
Visit Somerset says bookings at the county's tourism attractions have halved.
