Radio Ninesprings

From today, Covid Lateral Flow test kits are being made available to everyone in Somerset. Yeovil is one of the easiest places to pass the driving test on the first attempt. The final list of candidates has been released for next month's election to be the new Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner. More than one million people in the UK have taken part in this year's Big Garden Bird Watch...and more.

Wessex Water has been told to report on the number of times it releases sewage into local rivers. A Chard man is raising thousands of pounds to buy his father a bionic arm. A project has started to improve the diversity of habitats within Yeovil Country Park. A Covid vaccine centre in Crewkerne is seeking volunteers for next week....and more.

The Queen described her husband the Duke of Edinburgh's death as leaving a "huge void in her life", Prince Andrew has said.

The Countess of Wessex has shared details of Prince Philip's final moments, describing his death as "very peaceful".

Councillor Nigel Taylor, Chairman of Somerset County Council, has declared his sadness at the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince Charles has paid tribute to his "dear Papa" the Duke of Edinburgh for the first time since his death on Friday.

Following the postponements of away trips to Altrincham & Aldershot, new dates for the fixtures can now be confirmed.

Yeovil Town captain Lee Collins has died at the age of 32. Tributes are being paid from the footballing world.

Yeovil Town produced a stunning first-half performance to beat Barnet 3-1 at Huish Park.

A second-half fightback from Notts County saw Yeovil Town draw 2-2 at Huish Park.

Stage two of the government's roadmap out of lockdown continues on Monday, April 12th, with the reopening of non-essential shops, hairdressers, gyms and beer gardens.

Monday 12th to Sunday 18th April 2021

Have you got an Electric Car? Here is a list of Electric car charging Points across South Somerset & West Dorset.

From Thursday 1 April, recycle site timetable changes to summer opening with the same days but an extra hour.

The David Hall arts centre in South Petherton, is now busy preparing for live events coming back from mid-May.

Illuminated carnival carts will not be seen on the streets of Somerset for the second successive year.

More than 30,000 local people have been contacted and invited for a Covid-19 vaccination by staff from Somerset’s five councils.

Monday 5th to Sunday 11th April 2021