In Pictures: Flooding and faraway galaxies

The weather has been a major talking point this week, with Storm Chandra creating some dramatic scenes in Somerset in particular.

There are some stunning images taken of different galaxies available to enjoy at a museum in Bristol, and racing fans assembled at Wincanton in Somerset to enjoy the thunder of hooves.

And one school celebrated some good news with their local MP.

All this and more is included our weekly roundup of photographs.

Faraway galaxies: Images from urban astrophotographer Lee Pullen are being projected onto the walls and ceiling inside Bristol Museum in a new immersive experience called Starlight exhibition. It is running until 7 March.

The last hurdle: Harry Cobden rode Pourquoi Pas Papa to victory at Wincanton Racecourse as racing returned this week.

Rainbow radiance: While the effects of Storm Chandra were not as bad as feared in Wiltshire, the unsettled conditions did lead to some striking images.

Thanks to WeatherWatcher Corvus for this spectacular shot taken on Tuesday in Pewsey.

The great outdoors: Children at Four Acres Academy in south Bristol were visited by their MP Karin Smyth to celebrate the importance of playing outside and receive an award.

Peace and tranquility: This stunning photograph was captured near Haresfield in Gloucestershire this week.

After the rain: Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts were in place after Storm Chandra brought heavy rain across the country. This picture captured floodwater in Burrowbridge.

Under water: Othery in Somerset also saw heavy rain and floodwater, captured by our Weather Watchers.

Ready: Kya Placide posed for a portrait during the Team GB Milano Cortina 2026 Kitting Out at Bath University.

Bravery awards: PCSO Roland Revers was one of the Wiltshire Police officers and staff recognised for their courage and dedication at a ceremony this week.

Frome Fundraiser: Four women hosted a night of live music - BexsFest - on Saturday in memory of their friend, Rebecca Chivers, who died from a brain tumour in 2024. Money raised from the event at Frome Rugby Club will be shared between the Brain Tumour Charity and Dorothy House Hospice.

Front line: Semi-retired builder, Bruce Burrow, from Newnham-on-Severn in Gloucestershire, is setting off on the 2,000 mile journey to Ukraine to deliver a fleet of vehicles to support the war effort.

Under canvas: The Swindon homelessness charity, Threshold, has been visiting students at Lawn Manor Academy and giving them tips ahead of Sleep Out 26 which is being held at the school during February half-term.

Bird of prey: This female kestrel was spotted enjoying rare blue skies in Swindon this week.