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Winter coat exchange continues at Somerset libraries amid bad weather

A SCHEME which sees people donate – and collect – winter coats from Somerset libraries is continuing as…

Residents are hoping to buy and re-open the former Britannia Inn, in Wells

Appeal against refusal of homes on Somerset pub site

THE refusal of plans to convert a former Somerset pub into a house – and build four more…

The road rage incident unfolded in Standards Road, Westonzoyland, police said. Picture: Google

Drivers in ‘altercation’ during road rage incident in Westonzoyland

TWO drivers got into an “altercation” during a road rage incident in Westonzoyland. Police are appealing for witnesses to come…

Taunton MP Gideon Amos does the honours at the expanded UKHO nursery, alongside chief executive Vanessa Blake

UKHO nursery expands to offer more childcare for Taunton families

WORKERS at a major Somerset employer can now enjoy expanded nursery facilities. The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has officially opened…

Somerset Council: Public Notices – February 4, 2026

SOMERSET LEVELLER: Public notices published in edition 201, February 4, 2026: Somerset Council Parish of Berkley Temporary Closure of Rudge Lane Somerset…

People gave their views on the future of North Somerset libraries. Pictures: Google/Pixabay

At least one North Somerset library set to close amid budget cuts

ONE North Somerset library and children’s centre looks set to close – and another could face the same fate…

The chainsaw was found 'dumped' in Norfolk Road, Weston-super-Mare. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police appeal after CHAINSAW found ‘dumped’ in Somerset street

POLICE in Weston-super-Mare are trying to reunite the owner with a CHAINSAW found in a town street. The tool was…

The plot is off Victoria Road, Yeovil. Picture: GTH

Yeovil site – with permission for 24 new flats – has gone up for sale

A SITE in Yeovil – with planning permission for 24 flats – is up for sale. Greenslade Taylor Hunt (GTH)…

How the new-look units could look at Clarks Village, in Street, if plans are approved. Picture: Harris Partnership/Somerset Council

Major development plans unveiled for landmark Clarks Village shop building

CLARKS Village could soon see a major change – including the part-demolition of a landmark store – if plans…

Hundreds of fresh defects have been reported on Somerset roads amid Storm Chandra

Hundreds of potholes and road defects reported as Somerset battered by Storm Chandra

THE state of Somerset’s roads in the aftermath of Storm Chandra has highlighted the “broken” funding system for local…