Now Weekly

News

Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr Kathy Pearce

Mayor of Bridgwater’s Christmas message for 2025

THE Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr Kathy Pearce, has issued her Christmas message for 2025. She said: “Over the past few…

Somerset Council: Public Notices – December 24, 2025

SOMERSET LEVELLER: Public notices published in edition 194, December 24, 2025: Somerset Council Parish of St. Cuthbert Out Temporary Closure of…

How the new-look Octagon Theatre in Yeovil could appear if plans are approved. Picture: Somerset Council

Plans for £15m revamp of the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil submitted

PLANS for a £15 million redevelopment of the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil have been submitted. The scheme, a partnership between…

Mark Killick has been jailed for 14 years. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Rogue builder Mark Killick jailed for 14 years after duping customers

ROGUE builder Mark Killick has been jailed for 14 years after duping customers out of more than £1 million.

Minehead & Tiverton MP Rachel Gilmour has welcomed the government changes

Somerset MPs celebrate u-turn over inheritence tax

FARMERS’ long-standing opposition to Inheritance Tax changes has been victorious – with the Government u-turning on the policy. The Labour…

Audits revealed concerns over the running ofthe Life Factory project in Glastonbury. Picture: Google

Red Brick Building’s future to be decided “within the next few weeks” amid financial saga

BOSSES at Glastonbury’s Red Brick Building say the future of the site will be “decided within the next few…

New play equipment at Mansfield Park in Bridgwater. Picture: BTC

Bridgwater play area re-opens after major overhaul – with more to come

A BRIDGWATER play area has re-opened following a major makeover – including a multi-use games area (MUGA) which is…

Ashill Village Hall has had a lick of paint. Picture: Summerfield

Housing developer helps repaint Somerset village hall after finishing homes

A SOMERSET village hall has got a new lick of paint – thanks to a developer who built 10…

Youngsters from Knights Templar school donning their donated waterproofs and wellies. Picture: Somerset Council

Waterproofs and wellies donated after walkers’ fundraising efforts in Somerset

PUPILS at two Somerset schools will be able to stay dry in wet weather – thanks to the fundraising…

The Heywood Road facilities will get a major upgrade. Picture: Google

North Somerset village to get new transport hub – work starts next month

WORK on a new transport hub in North Somerset is set to start next month. The new facility, in Pill,…