June 2018 – 97.3 Apple FM

Taunton fire crew called to garden fire

30th June 2018 0

One fire appliance from Taunton attended a fire in the back garden of a property involving decking and fencing in Glebelands, Monkton Heathfield at 18:18 this evening (Saturday). Crews got to work with one hose reel […]

6am Saturday catch-up waste collections

29th June 2018 0

Waste crews will be out from 06:00 Saturday in Sedgemoor, South Somerset and Taunton Deane to make catch-up pick-ups after the missed collections of recent days. Somerset Waste Partnership has issued this advice: If you […]

Wellington welcomes more childcare spaces

29th June 2018 0

Up to 24 extra childcare spaces will be available in Wellington from September thanks to a county council-funded nursery expansion. The Bouncy Bears Nursery, which currently has spaces for 32 children and is rated ‘good’ […]

Somerset dietitian named Allied Health Professional of the Year

29th June 2018 0

A specialist gastroenterology community dietitian at Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has been named Allied Health Professional (AHP) of the year at a prestigious awards ceremony. Marianne Williams was given the accolade at the NHS […]

Dementia Training For Royal Voluntary Service Volunteers In Somerset

29th June 2018 0

Royal Voluntary Service staff and volunteers in Somerset are to receive specialist training to support people living with dementia. Thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, Royal Voluntary Service has joined forces with […]

As the weather gets hotter look out for wild fires!

28th June 2018 0

As the UK enjoys a heatwave with the scorching temperatures set to continue throughout the week. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are reminding walkers and campers to be mindful of the impact and damage that a […]

Hero Jim helps fly the flag for Armed Forces Day

28th June 2018 0

Local hero Jim Booth helped dignitaries from Somerset County Council, Taunton Deane Borough Council and 40 Commando Royal Marines raise the Armed Forces flag in Taunton this week. The 96-year-old D-Day veteran helped 40 Commando […]

Crews attend large fire in open and vehicle fire in Comeytrowe

27th June 2018 0

Two fire appliances from Taunton and one from Bridgwater were mobilised following a large number of calls reporting a field on fire in Comeytrowe at 18:46 this evening (Wednesday). Upon arrival, crews discovered a large […]

40 Commando Freedom Parade

27th June 2018 0

TAUNTON is gearing up to celebrate with 40 Commando Royal Marines as they mark 35 years at Norton Manor Camp The Borough Council is organising the home-coming parade on Saturday June 30, in partnership with […]

Heatwave? What heatwave? Why not cool off at Wookey Hole Caves!

27th June 2018 0

Wookey Hole Caves is officially the coolest place in Somerset right now. The showcaves at the leading West resort maintain a constant temperature of 11 degrees Centigrade all year round – which is good news for […]