May 2016 – Page 2 – 97.3 Apple FM

Taunton to feature in documentary following ‘epic’ journey across country by bus

26th May 2016 0

Taunton is to feature in a documentary following the journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End using only local buses. An interesting and powerful documentary, Bus Stories, is to be shot nationwide with Taunton featuring […]

Slow traffic following car fire on A38 near Stonegallows

26th May 2016 0

The A38 Wellington Road is partially blocked and there is slow traffic following a car fire near Stonegallows. Heavy traffic has been reported in both directions as far back as Rumwell. Emergency services are currently on […]

Police appeal for information over graffiti in Holway

26th May 2016 0

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for information after a small spate of graffiti recently occurred in the Lime Crescent area of Taunton. The local beat team are keen to identify who is responsible and put […]

End of ‘legal highs’ as new legislation comes into force

26th May 2016 0

The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 comes into force across the country today (Thursday), bringing an end to so-called legal highs. Under the legislation it is an offence to produce, supply, offer to supply, possess with […]

Ruishton and Thornfalcon planning combined Neighbourhood Plan

25th May 2016 0

Ruishton and Thornfalcon Parish Council is planning to undertake a combined Neighbourhood Plan for their parishes, becoming the seventh in Taunton Deane to take up the opportunity. The Parish Council has submitted an application to […]

Small changes to WebberBus replacement bus services from tomorrow

24th May 2016 0

From tomorrow (Wednesday) there will be some small alterations to the temporary bus services introduced after Somerset County Council were informed by WebberBus that it would cease trading earlier this month. For the most part […]

Somerset youngsters visit Buckingham Palace to celebrate 60th Anniversary of Duke of Edinburgh Award

24th May 2016 0

Four adventurous Somerset youngsters visited Buckingham Palace this month to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Awards. The young people from Taunton School, Bridgwater College and Frome College were invited to […]

Witness appeal after assault in Taunton pub leaves man with fractured jaw

23rd May 2016 0

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Taunton. The incident took place in the Apple and Parrot pub on Corporation Street at approximately 01:00 on Monday 25 April. A man […]

CCTV released following assault on Fore Street in Taunton

23rd May 2016 0

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for help finding a group of males they believe can assist them following an assault in Taunton. The incident occurred between 01:00-01:03 on Sunday 21 February, where a male […]

Scouting for Girls to open for Will Young at Somerset Rocks in Taunton

23rd May 2016 0

British pop band, Scouting for Girls, have been confirmed as Will Young’s special guest when he performs at Somerset Rocks at Vivary Park on Saturday 27 August. The trio, made up of Roy Stride (piano […]