Radio Ninesprings

Yeovil Hospital is warning of wait times of more than four hours at its A&E department. A case continues in the High Court today in which parents are challenging Somerset County Council decision to radically change the school system in Ilminster and Crewkerne. A national house builder has launched a recruitment drive aimed at retired military people living in Somerset. A sale of items at the former Oscar Mayer factory in Chard has raised £4,000 for local organisations.

It’s been announced that Chard's new public swimming pool will open on Monday, November 8th. Businesses in Martock are being advised by police to properly secure their vehicles when parking them outside overnight. The organisation seeking to convert a former care home on Hendford Hill in Yeovil into a homeless shelter has hit back over claims the facility will create anti-social behavior in the area. National Highways have published their latest designs for dualling the A358 between Ilminster and Taunton...and more.

Crowds enjoyed illuminated floats and colourful costumes as a popular town carnival made its return after being scaled back due to the pandemic.

The NHS is encouraging pregnant women to get the covid-19 vaccine as new data shows that nearly 20% of the most critically ill Covid patients are pregnant women who have not been vaccinated.

Monday 18th to Sunday 24th October 2021

St Margaret’s Hospice is on the search for talented sewers to take part in their Sewing Bee Challenge.

Monday 11th to Sunday 17th October 2021

More homes are urgently needed in the Yeovil and South Somerset area to provide vital support to young people as they move from care into adulthood.

As we emerge from COVID-19 restrictions and into summer, Somerset County Council’s Road Safety Team wants to help you ensure your vehicle gets you safely to your staycation.

St Margaret’s Hospice Care is inviting its local community to learn more about the benefits volunteering can bring in a bid to inspire more volunteers to join them.

Charlie Wakefield’s early goal was cancelled out by an equaliser right at the death to force a replay at the Bob Lucas Stadium.

Joe Quigley’s second-half strike was not enough for Yeovil Town as they drew to Altrincham at Huish Park.

Yeovil Town were left frustrated once again as Notts County were the 2-0 victors at Huish Park.

Yeovil Town were held to a goalless draw at Huish Park by ten-man Maidenhead United.