Radio Ninesprings

The go-ahead has been given for Numatic International in Chard – makers of the Henry vacuum cleaner – to expand the business. Police are appealing for witnesses to a road accident near Castle Cary in which a woman died. Plans have been submitted to change the use of a former pub in Hardington Mandeville. A local man, injured in a fall in Chard, has publicly thanked people who came to his rescue...and more.

A report by the Federation of Small Business in Somerset says half its members are struggling because they're not being paid on time. A special meeting of Chard Town Council is to be held to consider making public a report into allegations of bullying at the Council. Plans have been approved for a new fitness and wellbeing centre in Bruton. Last year’s Christmas panto at the Octagon in Yeovil has been nominated for four national awards...and more.

More than thirteen thousand crimes, including violent and sexual offences, went unrecorded across the Avon and Somerset Police force area last year. A Yeovil man has pleaded guilty to killing a woman pedestrian and injuring two others after crashing a stolen car at Mosterton. A house on Stiby Road in Yeovil has been damaged by fire. A road sign in Yeovil with the name Sherborne wrongly spelt with a U is to be quickly replaced...and more.

Malachi Linton’s late strike secured a valuable point for Yeovil Town against FC Halifax Town.

Jamie Reckord’s goal was not enough for Yeovil Town as the Glovers slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Barnet.

Yeovil Town picked up an important point at the Technique Stadium with a trademark away performance against a high-flying Chesterfield side.

Matt Worthington was the difference as Yeovil Town returned to winning ways against Eastleigh at Huish Park.

Take part in a Charity Sky Dive Day on behalf of St Margaret's Hospice Care in Somerset.

Monday 20th to Sunday 26th March 2023

More than 180 wonderful supporters from businesses across Somerset enjoyed an evening of glitz and glamour raising vital funds for St Margaret’s Hospice Care.

With winter now well upon us, car owners are being asked, before they get behind the wheel, to lookout for a cat sheltering under their vehicle.

New recycling regulations for businesses in Somerset have come into force.

Health and care organisations in Somerset are working together to raise awareness of the benefits of patients recovering at home as soon as they’re well enough to leave hospital. 

Bus passengers can now travel on most routes in Somerset for just £2.

Somerset’s new unitary council is planning to spend more than £258m on major infrastructure projects in its first year of operation.