November 2019 – 97.3 Apple FM

#16Days of action to help combat domestic abuse

27th November 2019 0

Somerset County Council is backing a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence in a bid to end it. Sixteen Days of Action against domestic abuse started this week (Monday 25 November) and runs […]

Lights to be strung around Taunton’s ‘Independent Quarter’ to help boost footfall

26th November 2019 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council has arranged for lights to be strung around St James Street, the Riverside, Middle Street and the Courtyard which are home to many independent retailers and businesses. The lights will […]

Stay well and winter-fit

26th November 2019 0

Recent falling temperatures remind us that winter is coming – and Somerset County Council and health partners urge everyone to take simple steps to prepare and stay well during the coldest months of the year. […]

Taunton-based PCSO Sam Bushen heralded ‘one of most courageous people in force’

25th November 2019 0

Taunton-based PCSO Sam Bushen has been commended for his ‘outstanding bravery‘ after being stabbed with scissors whilst detaining a suspect. PCSO Bushen was one of the officers, police staff and members of the public honoured […]

Accessible Santa is arriving soon at Compass Wellbeing

25th November 2019 0

Accessible Santa is a unique festive experience in the heart of Taunton, at Compass Wellbeing on the Belvedere Trading Estate. Accessible Santa is now in its 3rd year and is always hugely popular with families from […]

Taunton’s WinterFest coming to town this Sunday

20th November 2019 0

Taunton’s Christmas lights will be switched on when Taunton’s WinterFest comes to town this Sunday (24 November). The event, taking place from 10:00 until 20:00, will include live entertainment, fun fair rides, market stalls and […]

Santa To Fly Into Weston-super-Mare

20th November 2019 0

December is a very busy time for Rudolph and his reindeer friends. To help Santa and his crew out, he will be flying down from his toy factory at the North Pole by helicopter in […]

Charge Point Funding Awarded

20th November 2019 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council has awarded grants to help fund the installation of electric vehicle charge points across the district. All parish and town councils were invited to apply for grants of between £500 […]

Tom Abell Commits His Future to Somerset County Cricket Club

19th November 2019 0

Somerset County Cricket Club are delighted to be able to reveal that Club Captain, Tom Abell has pledged his future to the County. The 25-year-old has signed a new contract extension which will see him […]

Motorcyclist dies following fatal collision on A38

18th November 2019 0

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision near Taunton last night (Sunday). The collision between a motorcycle and car happened on the A38 at Thurloxton at about 17:00. A motorcycle […]