A new fuel station has been welcomed by the residents of a coastal town.

The Gulf Retail Fuel Express site opened in Wells this month, offering a 24 hour service and a pay-at-pump service.

Matthew Bellamy, who heads up the Fuel Express team, said the project had been a long time in planning and praised the team for completing the scheme.

Pauline Catton, from Wells Town Council, said there had been positive feedback from the community since the facility opened.

She said: 'We've been crying out for a facility like this for several years so we're thrilled that it's finally here.

'A state-of-art forecourt is hugely beneficial for the town – both in terms of giving visitors a convenient way to refuel and keeping the local economy moving – so we're urging residents to get behind the new site so we can ensure it continues to serve the town for many years to come.'