May 2016 – Page 4 – 97.3 Apple FM

Status Quo’s Somerset Rocks concert in Taunton is a sell-out

16th May 2016 0

After huge demand, tickets to see Status Quo perform as part of Somerset Rocks in Taunton have now sold out. With three months to go until Somerset Rocks takes place in Vivary Park, organisers are […]

Fire crews rescue two dogs following kitchen fire in Bishops Lydeard

16th May 2016 0

Three fire appliances from Taunton were sent to a report of a smoke alarm sounding and smoke in the kitchen in a property in Greenway, Bishops Lydeard yesterday (Sunday). On arrival crews confirmed that there was smoke […]

Vehicle ‘on its roof’ and three ‘walking wounded’ following M5 Southbound collision

15th May 2016 0

Two fire appliances from Taunton and one fire appliance from Wellington were sent to a report of a road traffic collision on the M5 Southbound between Junctions 26 Chelston and 27 Sampford Peverell at 11:16 this morning […]

Female rescued from Musgrove Park Hospital lift

14th May 2016 0

The Fire Service were requested to assist with a person stuck in a lift at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton at 16:43 this afternoon (Saturday). One appliance from Taunton attended the incident. Crews released the female […]

Fire crew assist after seeing elderly male collapse on North Street

14th May 2016 0

One fire appliance from Taunton was travelling along North Street at 12:59 this afternoon (Saturday) when they saw an elderly male had fallen. Crews administered first aid and oxygen therapy until the arrival of ambulance […]

WWII bomb discovered at former Somerset school deactivated and made safe

14th May 2016 0

The WWII bomb in Bath has been made safe. The 500lb shell, which was discovered on the site of the former school on Lansdown Road on Thursday afternoon, has been deactivated by experts from the Explosive Ordnance […]

Fire crew free female locked in bedroom in Taunton

14th May 2016 0

One fire appliance from Taunton was mobilised to reports of a female locked in a bedroom at Broadlands Rise in Taunton at 10:52 this morning (Saturday). Crews used small tools to gain entry to the room.

Complaint against Avon and Somerset Police Chief Constable Andy Marsh

14th May 2016 0

A complaint has been made against Avon and Somerset Police Chief Constable Andy Marsh. Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens said: “I’ve received a complaint against Chief Constable Andy Marsh relating to […]

Vivienne Stock-Williams selected as new Mayor of Taunton Deane

13th May 2016 0

The new Mayor of Taunton Deane Vivienne Stock-Williams is taking up her year in office after being selected by fellow councillors at the annual meeting of Taunton Deane Borough Council. The Mayor’s Charities for the […]

Fire crews will no longer attend ‘minor non-fire’ incidents

13th May 2016 0

Fire crews will no longer be attending calls to some minor non-fire related incidents where lives are not at risk. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service firefighters will not be responding to make the […]