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Flooding is causing problems on Somerset roads - with another weather warning in place. Picture: Met Office

Somerset roads remain closed due to Storm Chandra flooding – with another weather warning in place

ROADS in Somerset remain closed today (January 28) after heavy rains brought on by Storm Chandra caused serious flooding. The…

‘Major incident’ declared in Somerset amid flooding fallout – and fresh weather warning

A MAJOR incident has been declared in Somerset after severe flooding due to Storm Chandra. Somerset Council, the Environment Agency…

Burnham are top of the table after a win over rivals Clevedon

Holiday firm sponsorship deal proving a lucky omen for Burnham RFC

A NEW sponsor proved lucky for Burnham rugby players in their top-of-the-table clash against Clevedon. Burnham-on-Sea Rugby Club claimed a…

Somerset Council: Public Notices – January 28, 2026

SOMERSET LEVELLER: Public notices published in edition 200, January 28, 2026: Somerset Council Parishes of Witham Friary and Trudoxhill Temporary Closure…

Somerset spot considering UK Town of Culture 2028 bid

WESTON-super-Mare is considering an official bid to be crowned the UK Town of Culture for 2028. The seaside Somerset spot…

DSAA helicopters could be taking off from Yeovil in the near future. Picture: Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

Somerset air ambulance signs lease for new base in Yeovil – and is welcoming second helicopter

AIR ambulances could soon be setting off on journeys to help people in Somerset and Dorset from Yeovil. The Dorset…

Three cars were involved in the crash, at the Obridge/A359/A38 roundabout in Taunton. Picture: Google

Arrest after three-car crash at busy Taunton roundabout

A MAN was arrested after a three-car crash at a busy Taunton roundabout. The incident, at the Wickes roundabout, occurred…

Curned up grass was among damage at the Victoria Park play area. Picture: Bridgwater Town Council

Warning to dog owners after damage at Bridgwater play park

PEOPLE are being reminded to keep dogs out of children’s play areas after mess was left and equipment muddied…

Sex offender Rhys Jones, of Bridgwater, has been jailed. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Bridgwater sex offender Rhys Jones jailed for three years

REGISTERED Bridgwater sex offender Rhys Jones has been jailed for three years. The 27-year-old was sentenced on Friday, January 16,…

Officers are hoping people may identify the jewellery, stolen from a property in Backwell. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police bid to trace jewellery stolen in Somerset burglary

POLICE have issued images of jewellery stolen during a burglary at a Somerset property in a bid to trace…