January 2016 – 97.3 Apple FM

Stand Against Violence founder Adam Fouracre ‘locked up’ for good cause

31st January 2016 0

Adam Fouracre was locked up in the cells of Taunton Police Station yesterday to raise money for Stand Against Violence. Adam was treated like a criminal and spent six hours locked up with no mobile and nothing […]

Workshop ‘severely damaged’ following fire at Woodhill, Stoke St Gregory

31st January 2016 0

Devon and Somerset Fire Control received multiple calls to reports of a building on fire at Woodhill, Stoke St Gregory at 02:23 this morning (Sunday). Police log 186 refers. Two fire engines from Taunton and […]

Fire crews called to boiler fire on Severn Drive, Taunton

31st January 2016 0

Two fire engines from Taunton were mobilised to reports of smoke coming from a boiler at a property on Severn Drive in Taunton at 00:43 this morning (Sunday). On arrival fire crews confirmed that there was […]

Missing Taunton man Malcolm Barclay found safe and well

29th January 2016 0

Following an appeal made by Avon and Somerset Police earlier this evening, missing Taunton man Malcolm Barclay has been found safe and well. Police were growing concerned for his welfare as they said his disappearance […]

Appeal to find missing Taunton man Malcolm Barclay

29th January 2016 0

Avon and Somerset Police are asking for the public’s help to locate missing Taunton man Malcolm Barclay. Malcolm, 38, was last seen at his home around 6.30pm yesterday (Thursday 28 January) but has not been seen […]

Tesco ends 24 hour opening at Taunton Superstore

29th January 2016 0

Tesco Superstore in Taunton is one of 76 stores to have its opening hours reduced, Tesco announced today. The affected stores, which had previously been open 24 hours, will close their doors to customers between […]

Plans to collect extra recycling materials to slim rubbish bins in Somerset

29th January 2016 0

Residents in Somerset could see changes to their recycling and refuse collection service in the next few years if plans by the county’s six councils go ahead. Proposals for extra recycling materials – plastic pots, […]

Yellow Warning issued as ‘spells of heavy rain are expected’

29th January 2016 0

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across South West England tonight and tomorrow morning. Spells of heavy rain are expected to develop across southern parts of England and Wales this evening […]

Application to build 2,000 homes at Comeytrowe/Trull approved

28th January 2016 0

Plans for a large development on land at Comeytrowe/Trull on the edge of Taunton have been approved. A planning meeting held at The Castle School in Taunton last night granted outline planning permission for the project. The […]

Over £16m investment for growth and development in Taunton Deane

28th January 2016 0

More than £16m of investment is being earmarked to help boost, promote and drive forward growth and development in Taunton Deane. The Borough Council is planning to set aside New Homes Bonus income to pump-prime […]