Local News Thursday 1st April

Thursday, 1 April 2021 07:30

Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash on the A358 near Ilminster in which a man was killed. A woman from Chard who's been shielding during the pandemic says she's excited about getting back to something of normality from today. Plans have been submitted to convert a former pub in Langport into a shop....and more.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash on the A358 near Ilminster in which a man was killed. The collision between a car and a lorry happened on the Ashill stretch of the A358 on Tuesday at around 11.45 am. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call the police non-emergency number 101.

A woman from Chard who's been shielding during the pandemic says she's excited about getting back to something of normality from today. Four million of the most clinically vulnerable people in England and Wales are no longer being advised to shield at home from today. Sheila Smith from Chard has COPD and diabetes, she's keen to start doing things again.

Plans have been submitted to convert a former pub in Langport into a shop. The former Kelways Inn on Somerton Road, famed for the large metal archway at its entrance which features the word "Kelways", closed in September 2018. Its owners are seeking permission to use the premises for retail purposes.

A glassmaker in Langport is helping to raise awareness of testicular cancer. Will Shakespeare from Shakespeare Glass is creating odd baubles to bring in money for the Oddballs Charity. He’s joined up with the Exeter Chiefs rugby team on the fundraising.

A new community fridge has opened in Wincanton for people living in the town to use. It's based at the Cole's Yard just off the high street and the Town Council is appealing to local businesses for any leftover food to be donated.

The organisers of the Glastonbury festival have announced a global live stream event to be held on Saturday, May 22nd. Performances will take place all around the Worthy farm site including the Stone Circle and Pyramid field. Artists like Coldplay and Damon Albarn will be playing at the ticketed virtual event.

Radio Ninesprings Local News is compiled and edited by our Station Manager Steve Haigh

Contact Steve HERE

More from News

Thursday 17th April

The father of a one-month-old baby boy in Chard is to stand trial for the murder of his son. New figures show that just under 1300 crimes were reported to the Police in Yeovil during the final quarter of last year. A night in a prison cell is offered at Shepton Mallet Jail to those who want to be alone this Easter...and more.
Wednesday 16th April

Big changes are being made to where taxi ranks in Yeovil are located. Farmers are being told to keep an extra lookout for people acting suspiciously following the latest livestock theft near the Devon and Somerset border. Channel 4’s Location Location Location is coming to Somerset, with anyone looking to buy a property locally invited to apply to be in the show...and more
Tuesday 15th April

A 36-year-old man remains in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of a sexual assault in Yeovil. Yeovil Labour Club has had its drinks licence revoked. NHS Somerset has been taking its physiotherapy team around the county to cut waiting times for patients. A men-only cooking course has been launched in Sherborne with all ingredients and equipment provided free of charge...and more
Monday 14th April

A new banking hub has opened in Crewkerne. South Western Ambulance is asking people to only dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency over the Easter weekend. £1.8 million is being spent improving walking and cycling routes around a major new housing development at Up Mudford in Yeovil...and more
Friday 11th April

Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident in Yeovil in which a man riding an e-bike was injured and later died in hospital. Somerset Fire and Rescue Service says the number of false alarm calls it receives is on the increase. A new micro-pub opens in Chard next week...and more
Thursday 10th April

Yeovil MP Adam Dance is calling for more targeted support for schools in Somerset. Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident near Wells in which a cyclist died. Plans have been approved to convert a former care home in Yeovil into a house of multiple occupation...and more
Wednesday 9th April

A man from Yeovil has been jailed for stabbing another man in a pub in the town. Work is underway to help minimize the flood risk at Chard Reservoir. Plans have been submitted to build thirty-six new homes at Sparkford. A new Town Crier is needed in Glastonbury...and more
Tuesday 8th April

Work is underway to demolish the Glovers Walk Shopping Centre in Yeovil. A Yeovil man has appeared in court charged with drink driving for a third time. Somerset Council has paid £35,000 in compensation for failing to deliver the right support to children with special educational needs. Another shop in Yeovil town centre is closing for good today...and more