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Need To Know Somerset

Stories, updates and local information from communities where you live.

Radio Somerset,57 episodes

Episodes

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The big problem with lithium-ion batteries
There's been a rise in fires caused by the incorrect disposal of lithium-ion batteries.
23 Jul 2026,4 mins
High risk of wildfires across the county
Natural England warns of "exceptional" and "very high" wildfire risk for the West.
14 Jul 2026,4 mins
Amber heat alert to bring 'very high' UV levels
Experts are advising plenty of sun protection as temperatures and UV levels rise.
07 Jul 2026,5 mins
Somerset NHS boss 'sorry' for maternity issues
Dr Melanie Iles says improvements to maternity at Somerset hospitals are being made.
01 Jul 2026,9 mins
Maternity review highlights concerns in Somerset
Baroness Amos' review looked into 12 NHS trusts in England, including in Somerset.
30 Jun 2026,5 mins
Heatwave to bring thunderstorms and heavy rain
A red heat warning continues along with a yellow warning for thunderstorms.
25 Jun 2026,6 mins
Rare red extreme heat alert issued for Somerset
Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 39 degrees celsius.
22 Jun 2026,4 mins
Where to watch the Summer Solstice in the West
Thousands of people are expected to gather at Glastonbury Tor and Stonehenge.
18 Jun 2026,4 mins
Are Somerset's community hospitals in trouble?
Concerns were raised in Parliament about Frome and Minehead hospitals.
17 Jun 2026,5 mins
Drug use among Somerset's young people 'becoming normalised'
Somerset's Director of Public Health says a national conversation is needed.
11 Jun 2026,4 mins
Somerset Council given £50million to tackle flooding
The government grant has been announced following the wet winter of 2025/26.
09 Jun 2026,4 mins
Navy helicopter 'from Yeovilton' crashes in Devon
Three Royal Navy personnel have died in the incident.
03 Jun 2026,3 mins
How long will the hot weather last?
Parts of the UK have seen record breaking temperatures of 34.8 degrees.
26 May 2026,4 mins
Why do motorway closures take so long?
Somerset Council is calling on the police and highways to help tackle future long delays.
20 May 2026,6 mins
Bath RUH emergency departments 'require improvement'
The CQC found the hospital under persistent pressure by understaffing and overcrowding.
13 May 2026,5 mins
Jackknifed fuel tanker closes M5 southbound
The tanker needs to be fully drained before recovery can take place.
05 May 2026,5 mins
MP for Bridgwater welcomes closure of asylum hotel
The government will stop housing asylum seekers in North Petherton from the end of July.
22 Apr 2026,7 mins
Yeovil Maternity Unit reopens
The head of a maternity ward says she has full confidence that patients will be safe.
21 Apr 2026,6 mins
The six day doctors’ strike
Resident doctors undertake a six-day strike in a long-running dispute over pay.
07 Apr 2026,4 mins
Easter travel expected to be the busiest since 2022
Millions are expected to take to the roads, rails and airports over the Easter weekend.
02 Apr 2026,5 mins
Why is the future of legal trail hunting at risk?
The government has launched a consultation looking at whether the sport should be banned.
01 Apr 2026,6 mins
Council ending school holiday food vouchers
Thousands of families will no longer get supermarket vouchers during school holidays.
11 Mar 2026,4 mins
Yeovil NHS boss 'really sorry' for maternity failings
Yeovil District is one of 12 NHS Trusts whose maternity services are under investigation.
26 Feb 2026,5 mins
How big a problem is fly-tipping in Somerset?
Somerset Council says it had 3000 reports of fly-tipping in 2025.
25 Feb 2026,5 mins
Leonardo staff 'desperate' awaiting crucial MOD contract
The government has delayed the announcement for the new medium helicopter contract.
20 Feb 2026,5 mins
Businesses facing 'massive struggle' after flooding
Businesses on the A361 say they are accessible but people think they are closed.
17 Feb 2026,4 mins
Flood Minister 'won't give up' on Somerset
Emma Hardy MP visited Somerset to reassure locals of government investment.
11 Feb 2026,4 mins
Flooding update: more rain to come
Three more homes in Burrowbridge and Stathe flooded over the weekend.
09 Feb 2026,4 mins
'Pothole pandemic' hits Somerset
Around 850 road defects, including potholes, were reported over one weekend.
03 Feb 2026,5 mins
Farmland suffers as major incident is still in place
As the rain continues, concerns rise about farmland and soil conditions.
02 Feb 2026,4 mins