Somer Valley FM have a special live programme today for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The Midsomer Norton based local radio station will join millions of people around the world in tribute to her late majesty as she is laid to rest in the first state funeral to be held since Winston Churchill's funeral in 1965.

The three-hour special programme is presented and produced by the station's long serving directors Dom Chambers and Pete Helmore. Dom joined community leaders, including Jennifer Duke, the High Sheriff of Somerset, from across the county for the Service of Thanksgiving yesterday led by Dr Michael Beasley, the new Bishop of Bath and Wells, in Wells Cathedral.

Dom said, "As a local broadcaster it is important that we capture how the remarkable life of the Queen impacted the communities of Somerset. As we follow the events in Westminster our programme will have many local voices sharing their reflections with our audience."

In 2019 Dom joined 100 people for lunch with the Queen, celebrating community life in Somerset, when she last visited the county. He is a cousin of the Earl Marshal who is tasked with organising the state funeral in London today.

The programme starts at 11am and can be heard online or on 97.5fm. After 1pm it will be available online at www.somervalleyfm.co.uk/ondemand. Somer Valley FM can be heard on Smart Speaker, online at somervalleyfm.co.uk or on 97.5fm.