March 2020 – 97.3 Apple FM

Somerset provides rapid response to offer mental health support during Covid-19 pandemic

31st March 2020 0

The Somerset Mental Health Alliance has expanded its services to support adults and older people who may be struggling with their mental health as the county responds to the Covid-19 pandemic. Somerset Mindline, a service […]

This year’s Taunton Flower Show cancelled

30th March 2020 0

Organisers of Taunton Flower Show have decided not to hold a show in 2020 due to the uncertainties caused by the coronavirus situation. The show’s directors announced that they have decided to focus their efforts […]

Help for businesses

30th March 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council have been working hard to ensure that local businesses get the help they need during the coronavirus crisis by responding as quickly as they can to the measures announced by […]

Arrests made after officers spat on and coughed at while attending incidents overnight

29th March 2020 0

Arrests have been made after officers were spat on, coughed at and physically attacked while attending incidents in our force area overnight. Ch Supt Carolyn Belafonte said any assault on officers of this nature were […]

Volunteering in Somerset during Coronavirus outbreak

29th March 2020 0

Would-be volunteers are reminded they can still help communities and those most in need during the Coronavirus (COVID 19) Pandemic. The five councils in Somerset – Somerset County Council, Mendip District Council, Somerset West and […]

Three people cared for at Musgrove Park Hospital and tested positive for COVID-19 have died

28th March 2020 0

Three people who were being cared for at Musgrove Park Hospital and tested positive for COVID-19 have died. A spokesperson for Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust said: “Sadly, we can confirm that three people […]

New fleet signals bright future for Somerset recycling

27th March 2020 0

A fleet of multicoloured trucks will take to Somerset’s streets from Monday, paving the way for a new era of recycling in the county. Somerset Waste Partnership’s new contract for recycling and rubbish collection is […]

Don’t suffer in silence – help is at hand

26th March 2020 0

Support continues to be available for Somerset residents affected by domestic abuse with the County Council working closely with partners to make sure services continue during the current health emergency. It is vital that people […]

Police and Crime Commissioner to put your Covid-19 policing questions to Chief Constable

25th March 2020 0

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens is inviting local people to submit their questions concerning Covid-19 and the impact on policing to put to Chief Constable Andy Marsh. The PCC wants local people to […]

Action Fraud warns about Coronavirus online scam threat

25th March 2020 0

Action Fraud has issued a warning to people who are increasingly turning to online shopping during the Coronavirus pandemic. During the past six weeks there has been a notable increase in the number of people […]