December 2018 – 97.3 Apple FM

Crews called to 4×4 and motorcycle ‘well alight’ following collision in Taunton

14th December 2018 0

One fire appliance from Taunton was mobilised to reports of an incident in Hammet Street in Taunton at 16:49 this afternoon (Friday). On arrival, crews confirmed there had been a road traffic collision involving a 4×4 and […]

Reduction in rough sleepers

14th December 2018 0

The number of rough sleepers in Taunton has dropped by more than a third. Figures verified by the Department for Communities and Local Government this week, from a head count in November, show 14 rough […]

Council Leader welcomes budget boost for Somerset

14th December 2018 0

Somerset County Council has welcomed yesterdays funding announcement which should mean an extra £1m for the County Council and £6.8m for Somerset as a whole. The Minister Housing Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, confirmed […]

Free festive event by candlelight for charities

12th December 2018 0

FAMILIES from Somerset are invited to a free candle lit shopping experience with food tastings and festive music at a farm shop in the county. Rumwell Farm Shop is hosting its annual Rumwell by Candlelight […]

Check your chimney is clean, safe and swept for Santa’s arrival!

12th December 2018 0

Christmas is fast approaching and with the colder weather here, cosy chimney fires are being lit. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are encouraging you to check your chimney is clean, safe and swept […]

Visitors and locals show support in droves for the West Somerset Railway ahead of the line’s extended closures period in 2019

11th December 2018 0

Visitors and local people have come out in droves to support the West Somerset Railway this December ahead of the railway’s extended closed period from January until the end of March 2019. The West Somerset […]

Over £11 million of national health funding announced for Somerset

10th December 2018 0

More than £11 million of national health funding has been announced for Somerset today by Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock. The success of the bid, submitted on behalf of the whole Somerset health […]

Taunton Post Office to remain inside County Stores until March 2019

10th December 2018 0

The Post Office on North Street in Taunton has announced it will remain inside The County Stores until 29 March 2019. The announcement came after it was previously due to close months earlier, on 5 […]

Get a grip: Megaslam Wrestling back by popular demand

10th December 2018 0

The Megaslam Wrestling Spectacular returns to Wookey Hole Caves this Saturday December 15. Resort Director Daniel Medley said: “Back by popular demand, the Megaslam Wrestling event is fast paced, energetic and vibrant show is fully interactive and features something for all […]

Call for more cycle routes and parking quickly gains support

10th December 2018 0

Taunton Area Cycling Campaign (TACC) has launched a petition calling for new cycle routes and parking, under the ‘Turn the network blue’ banner. TACC has produced a quality assessment map of the existing network, and much […]