December 2014 – Page 3 – 97.3 Apple FM

Man (28) charged with drug offences

22nd December 2014 0

A 28-year-old man has appeared at Bristol Magistrates Court today, charged with drug offences. Peter Kane, aged 28 of Upper Parliament Street in Liverpool, had been extradited from the Netherlands under a European Arrest Warrant […]

Council reaps £3m reward

22nd December 2014 0

TAUNTON Deane is one of the best performing districts in Somerset with the number of housing completions one of the highest in the county. As a result the authority is receiving more than £3m in […]

Major improvements in Dunster

22nd December 2014 0

Major water and highway improvements which will see a main road through Dunster closed to traffic for several weeks are due to start early next month. The works, which are scheduled to run from Monday […]

Council Leader “deeply disappointed” with Government’s “unfair funding”

22nd December 2014 0

Somerset County Council Leader John Osman says he is “deeply disappointed” by the Government’s “unfair” funding settlement for Somerset’s key services. Cllr Osman has also criticised what he describes as the Government’s failure to redress […]

‘Tis to the season to be careful!

21st December 2014 0

Christmas is almost here! The turkey needs cooking, the mulled wine needs warming. There is a lot to think about and it’s easy to get distracted, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service want you […]

The Deane Helpline on call 24/7

21st December 2014 0

AT a time of year when most people are enjoying time out with friends and family, Deane Helpline, Taunton Deane Borough Council’s own emergency service, expects a busy time over the Christmas break. Staff are […]

Have yourself a very Hampy Christmas!

20th December 2014 0

The ‘Hampy Christmas Street Market’ was launched on Saturday 13 December, attracting hundreds of shoppers, carol singers and well-wishers outside the Rhode Lane Shops in Hamp, Bridgwater. With support from The Bridgwater Ways’ DIY Streets […]

Eight people arrested for violence in Bridgwater Town Centre

20th December 2014 0

Avon and Somerset Police arrested eight young adults Thursday night, all under the age of 25 for alcohol or drug related violence in Bridgwater town centre. Today is considered the busiest Friday of the season […]

Use urgent care services responsibly

20th December 2014 0

The public can help the NHS and themselves this winter by getting the right treatment for their level of illness and not using the hospital A&E and urgent care services for minor ailments or illness. […]

Tea instead of a tipple?

19th December 2014 0

Over 100,000 people in Somerset could benefit from drinking a little less and a little less often, latest figures reveal. Somerset County Council’s Public Health team is therefore encouraging everyone to sign up for ‘Dry […]