November 2019 – 97.3 Apple FM

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 […]

Step up for Road Safety week

18th November 2019 0

Somerset County Council’s road safety team is urging drivers to step up for Road Safety Week. Road Safety Week, which runs from the 18th to the 24th of November, is an annual charity event organised by Brake, […]

Wyvern Fireworks: Listen Again and Watch

17th November 2019 0

On 8th November Apple FM hosted this year’s Wyvern Fireworks display once again. The weather held for the great family event and the evening culminated in the usual spectacular display, provided by FireMagic. Apple FM […]

Jack Leach pledges his future to Somerset County Cricket Club

15th November 2019 0

There was more good news for Somerset Members and supporters yesterday after Jack Leach showed his commitment to the Club by signing a new two-year contract extension. The 28-year-old’s current deal was due to expire […]

Innovative Somerset project wins national award

14th November 2019 0

An innovative Somerset project which is supporting people to remain safely in the community has won the prestigious St Peter Carr Partnership Award! More than 80 nominations were received this year and only eight finalists […]

Man banned from parts of Taunton town centre jailed for breaching criminal behaviour order

14th November 2019 0

A 41-year-old man from Taunton, banned from parts of Taunton town centre, has been jailed for breaching a criminal behaviour order. Thomas Crosbie was issued with the order at Taunton Magistrates Court on 31 October. […]

Christmas craft fayre & tastings to kick start the festive season

13th November 2019 0

SOMERSET folk are invited to a free Christmas Fayre at a farm shop in the county this month (November, 2019) to help officially kick off the countdown to Christmas. Rumwell Farm Shop is hosting the […]

Don’t let your tipple topple your health

12th November 2019 0

Many of us enjoy a tipple or two, but Somerset County Council and health partners are encouraging everyone this Alcohol Awareness Week (11 to 17 Nov) to know their limits and get everyone thinking and […]

Police officer dismissed after ‘abusive and highly offensive comments to colleagues’ in Taunton

12th November 2019 0

A police officer has been dismissed without notice after allegations of gross misconduct were proven at a hearing held at police headquarters on Monday. PC James McCall was found to have breached standards of authority, […]

Man banned from shops and parts of Taunton town centre

11th November 2019 0

A 41-year-old man from Taunton has been banned from parts of Taunton town centre and several shops after being issued with a criminal behaviour order. The order was granted at Taunton Magistrates Court on 31 […]