May 2016 – 97.3 Apple FM

PCC Sue Mountstevens invests nearly £1m in mobile technology for police officers

31st May 2016 0

Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens has invested nearly £1 million to ensure the effective implementation of a new mobile radio-service which will work across all three emergency services including police, fire […]

Free public WiFi coming to Taunton, Wellington and Wiveliscombe

31st May 2016 0

Three of Taunton Deane’s key towns are about to join the list of Britain’s “Smart Places” with the arrival of free public WiFi thanks to investment by the Borough Council. The authority has spent the last […]

Two released from vehicle following collision on M5 between Junctions 25 and 26

30th May 2016 0

Three fire engines from Taunton and Wellington were mobilised to reports of a one vehicle road traffic collision on the M5 Northbound between Junctions 25 and 26 at 20:05 last night (Sunday). On arrival crews confirmed two […]

Crews attend ‘significant landslide’ against cottage in West Bagborough

29th May 2016 0

The Fire Service were called to a report of a landslide against a cottage on Rock Lane, West Bagborough at 00:39 this morning (Sunday). One fire appliance from Williton was initially mobilised to this incident along with […]

Weather warning for South West with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected

28th May 2016 0

A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for South West England today (Saturday). Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop more widely through the afternoon and into this evening. The Met […]

Appeal for witnesses after cyclist is punched in Taunton

27th May 2016 0

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Taunton. The incident happened at the junction of St Augustine Street and Priory Avenue. The victim was cycling along St Augustine Street when a […]

Plans for international and arts markets during East Street eight week closure

27th May 2016 0

Plans for major improvements to a key junction in Taunton are taking shape with dates and details of road closures now finalised. The junction where East Street and East Reach meet Hurdle Way needs to […]

Taunton Deane councillor walking 100 miles with no sleep for Mayor’s charity

27th May 2016 0

An intrepid councillor who has just completed the Rotary Club of Taunton’s 50-50 Cycle Ride on a tandem is now preparing to walk 100 miles in aid of the Mayor of Taunton Deane’s charity fund. […]

Station Road reopens early after removal of historic bridge

26th May 2016 0

A key road in Taunton has reopened ahead of schedule today (Thursday) following the successful removal of an historic former aqueduct and rail bridge. The Kingston Loop Bridge over Station Road was reopened to traffic […]

Peter Andre and Taunton’s Emily MacDonagh expecting second baby

26th May 2016 0

Peter Andre has this morning revealed his wife, Taunton’s Emily MacDonagh, is pregnant with their second child. The news was announced on Twitter with a photo of the scan and the following message: “OMG Dad to […]