Radio Ninesprings
Local radio for Yeovil and South Somerset
Radio Ninesprings is a community radio station for Yeovil and South Somerset, combining local news, community information, travel, events coverage and music-led shows across the day. It is built around the area it serves, giving listeners a station that sounds properly local rather than borrowed from somewhere else.
About Radio Ninesprings
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – 104.5 FM in Yeovil and most of South Somerset
- FM – 103.3 FM in Wincanton and Bruton
- FM – 107.6 FM in Chard and Ilminster
- Online – Listen live via Radio Player UK, the official website and online stream
- Smart Speaker – Ask Alexa to play Radio Ninesprings
Radio Ninesprings has a clear local purpose. Its public file describes the station as a community service for Yeovil and South Somerset focused on local news, local issues and public service information, and that shows in the output. Alongside music from across the decades, the station carries local weather, travel, interviews, community updates and stories that matter to people living in the area.
There is proper substance behind it too. Radio Ninesprings was awarded its community licence in 2017 and launched on air on 1 October 2018, broadcasting from Huish Park in Yeovil. It now serves listeners across Yeovil, Wincanton, Bruton, Chard and Ilminster on three FM frequencies as well as online and on smart speakers, which gives it stronger reach than a lot of small community stations manage.
What makes the station work is that it does not feel faceless. The schedule is built around recognisable presenters and named shows, from weekday Breakfast and Home Run to Drivetime, The Community Show and specialist features like The Classic Years. That presenter-led approach gives Radio Ninesprings personality, while the heavy local focus keeps it useful for listeners who want a station tied to Somerset life rather than generic filler.
Notable Presenters & Shows
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Victoria Welton: Hosts the weekday Breakfast Show and also presents Victoria Welton’s Home Run, bringing music, local information and features including her daily poem. She also presents Music to My Years on Sunday evenings.
- Ross Owen Williams: Presents weekday Drivetime, and is also listed with Lucky 13 on Fridays and The Sunday Spotlight.
- Steve Carpenter: Presents The Classic Years, the weekday feature built around identifying two classic years of music.
- Steve Haigh: Fronts The Community Show and Local News, with output centred on local guests, events and stories from Yeovil and South Somerset.
- Jeff Strawbridge: Hosts The Carnival Hour, a specialist show focused on West Country carnival music and carnival community news.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.radioninesprings.com/
Studio email:
info@radioninesprings.com
Studio:
01935 319000
Postal address:
Radio Ninesprings
The Little Shop
Huish Park Stadium
Lufton Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8YF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radioninesprings/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radio9springs/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/Radio9Springs
Radio Ninesprings FAQ
What is Radio Ninesprings?
Radio Ninesprings is a community radio station serving Yeovil and South Somerset with local news, music, travel, weather, community information and presenter-led shows.
How can I listen to Radio Ninesprings live?
You can listen live on Radio Player UK, online through the station website, on smart speakers, and on FM across parts of Somerset including Yeovil, Wincanton, Bruton, Chard and Ilminster.
What FM frequencies does Radio Ninesprings use?
Radio Ninesprings broadcasts on 104.5 FM in Yeovil and much of South Somerset, 103.3 FM in Wincanton and Bruton, and 107.6 FM in Chard and Ilminster.
What kind of programmes are on Radio Ninesprings?
The station carries a mix of local music radio and community-led programming, including the Breakfast Show with Victoria Welton, Drivetime with Ross Owen Williams, The Community Show with Steve Haigh, The Classic Years and The Carnival Hour.
How do I contact Radio Ninesprings?
You can contact Radio Ninesprings by phone on 01935 319000, by email at info@radioninesprings.com, through its website contact form, or via its Facebook, Instagram and X accounts.