July 2016 – 97.3 Apple FM

Crews extinguish car fire on M5 Southbound between Junctions 24 and 25

31st July 2016 0

Two fire appliances from Taunton were mobilised to a car on fire on the hard shoulder of the M5 Southbound between Junctions 24 and 25 at 15:41 this afternoon (Sunday). Crews arrived on scene and got […]

Taunton fire crew extinguish car ‘well alight’ following ‘deliberate ignition’

31st July 2016 0

One fire appliance from Taunton was sent to reports of a car on fire in a wooded area at Staple Common, Staple Fitzpaine at 21:26 last night (Saturday). On arrival crews confirmed one car to be […]

Apple FM with Gardeners Question Time at the Taunton Flower Show 2016

30th July 2016 0

Apple FM is very proud to be broadcasting the Gardener’s Question Time feature at this years Taunton Flower Show in the Demonstration Marquee on Friday 5th & Saturday 6th August 2016. Hosted and Chaired by […]

Appeal for witnesses after road sweeper driver dies in fatal collision in Othery

29th July 2016 0

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision near Bridgwater last week. The incident took place shortly after 07:30 on 19 July on Grove Hill, Othery. A road sweeper was driving […]

Taunton’s BHS to close this weekend

29th July 2016 0

Taunton’s BHS will shut its doors for the last time this weekend. The store has remained open since the company went into administration in April. It is one of 163 stores across the UK that will […]

Hinkley Point C given go ahead

28th July 2016 0

Confirmation that EDF Energy’s Board has made its Financial Investment Decision for the construction and operation of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset is being welcomed by West Somerset Council. Having granted […]

Proposals unveiled to redevelop Taunton’s Quantock House into a care home

28th July 2016 0

Proposals to redevelop Taunton’s Quantock House into a care home have been unveiled in a public exhibition today. Plans include a ‘new care home, extra care apartments with shared facilities, together with some retail units’ which are […]

Appeal for witnesses after truck driver drives into car forcing it off road near Corfe

28th July 2016 0

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in a car park off the B3170 near Corfe in the early hours of last Sunday (24 July). The victim was with two other […]

Mum2Mum Markets make a splash in Taunton

28th July 2016 0

Local parents and mums-to-be have been enjoying the arrival of the award-winning Mum2Mum Markets in Taunton, which saw 181 buyers through the door at the May launch event and a staggering 242 at the follow-up […]

Fire at derelict water tower in Taunton

27th July 2016 0

One appliance from Taunton was sent to Canal Road in Taunton at 18:06 today (Wednesday) following a call reporting flames visible in the area. Upon arrival of the crews, a second pump was immediately requested […]