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Buckingham Palace has revealed the 30 guests who will be attending Prince Philip's funeral at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on Saturday.

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have made their first joint public appearance since the death of Prince Philip, reading cards left on floral tributes for the duke at Buckingham Palace and other royal residences.

Prince Philip's funeral arrangements have been announced with the proceedings scaled down due to coronavirus restrictions.

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.

Prince Philip's funeral will take place next Saturday and will be televised to mark the duke's "vast contribution and lasting legacy".

A handgun has been found abandoned on a road in Yeovil. A man was taken to hospital after crashing a car into the front of a house in Ilminster. Police are investigating the theft of a car in Beer Street, Yeovil. Two farm buildings have been damaged by fire in Stalbridge. Navy personnel from RNAS Yeovilton will play a key role in the funeral service tomorrow of Prince Philip.

People in South Somerset are being invited to take part in a major UK trial looking at whether coronavirus vaccines can be safely mixed. The Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has criticised Somerset’s district councils over a proposal to hold a local poll. A revised application for a new McDonald’s in Yeovil has been granted full planning permission, despite local objections...and more.

Police are looking for witnesses to the dangerous driving incident in Yeovil. Yeovil Hospital says online medical appointments have risen dramatically during the lockdown with more and more patients choosing not to visit the hospital because of fears over Covid. A bank in Chard is set to close at the end of June. A nature charity is asking people in Somerset to count and record cowslips in their area...and more.

A man has been arrested in Yeovil on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and possessing a firearm. A building in the Market Yard, Castle Cary, has been damaged in a fire. A public health specialist at the county council says Somerset is making good progress with its coronavirus rates. The multi-million-pound project to upgrade junction-25 on the M5 will see a new road layout open permanently this week....and more.

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.

An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of Yeovil Town captain Lee Collins. Taylor Woodrow Plus has won the contract to upgrade the A358 between the Southfields roundabout near Ilminster and M5. The Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police, Andy Marsh is leaving his post. A Chard man has appeared in court charged with a drink and driving offence....and more.

District councillors in Somerset are being asked to support holding a referendum on the planned shake-up of local government in the County. Three people arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car was in collision with a pedestrian in Yeovil have been released by police while investigations continue. A spokesperson for the Muslim community in Somerset says local Asian people remain sceptical about having the Covid vaccine....and more.

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.

Yeovil Town suffered defeat on the road at Meadow Lane as Notts County were the 2-0 victors.

Yeovil Town’s seven-game winning run at Huish Park came to an end on Tuesday evening as Bromley left Somerset with all three points.

A disappointing game as Yeovil Town fell to a 3-0 defeat in Derbyshire against Chesterfield.

Yeovil Town made it three wins in a row in spectacular style with a 1-4 victory over ten-man Barnet.

Somerset residents have just one week left to decide which of the visions for the future of their local government they most prefer.

Monday 19th to Sunday 25th April 2021

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.

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 12th to Sunday 18th April 2021

Radio stations have received a huge thanks from the public for the help they’ve given during the lockdown.

Gave up on Dry January? Try Dry April instead! Help raise cash for NKF the National Kidney Federation.

Members of the public are being invited to apply for roles on a committee which helps to shape the way Somerset County Council operates.