March 2020 – 97.3 Apple FM

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 […]

Visiting restrictions across Somerset hospitals including Musgrove Park Hospital

24th March 2020 0

Visiting restrictions are now in place across Somerset hospitals and units. Dr Ed Ford, chair of Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “In the light of yesterday’s Government announcement, and to help us protect patients, colleagues […]

Coronavirus – Somerset County Council update

24th March 2020 0

Somerset County Council Leader David Fothergill is urging Somerset residents to do their bit to help slow the spread of Coronavirus, following the latest measures imposed by the Government. Last night, every citizen was directed […]

Somerset recycling sites closed

23rd March 2020 0

All of Somerset’s 16 recycling sites have closed. A spokesperson for Somerset Waste Partnership said: “Due to the large number of users at recycling sites, it has been impossible to maintain the required social distancing […]

Volunteer support for the homeless

23rd March 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council’s (SWT) Streetwise team is calling on volunteers to help ensure our most vulnerable members of society are supported during the Coronavirus emergency. The team works with partners including the Salvation […]

Taunton’s Hatchers to temporarily close for ‘first time in 245 years’

22nd March 2020 0

Taunton’s Hatchers will temporarily close tomorrow for the ‘first time in 245 years’. A spokesperson for the independent family run department store said: “For what we believe to be the first time in 245 years, […]