October 2020 – 97.3 Apple FM

‘Intoxicated’ male rescued from water in Taunton

31st October 2020 0

Firefighters have rescued an ‘intoxicated’ male from water in Taunton this evening (Saturday). Two fire appliances from Taunton and the special rescue team from Bridgwater were mobilised to the incident in Bridge Street at 18:39. […]

Taunton pub licensee fined after officers disrupt lock-in

31st October 2020 0

The licensee of a pub in Taunton has been issued with a £1,000 fixed penalty notice for failing to close at 22:00. Officers attended the Racehorse Inn in the East Reach area of the town […]

Man charged with murder after death of woman in Dunster

30th October 2020 0

A 78-year-old man has this evening (Friday 30 October) been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Dunster. Hugh Webber, of St Georges Street, was arrested after the 77-year-old woman was found […]

Sign up to The Big Vote! urge Somerset Youth Parliament

30th October 2020 0

The call is out to make sure as many young people as possible across Somerset have their voices heard in the UK’s biggest youth survey ‘Make Your Mark’. Somerset Youth Parliament and Somerset County Council […]

Murder investigation launched after death of woman in Dunster

30th October 2020 0

A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a woman in Dunster. Officers were called by the ambulance service to an address in the St Georges Street area at about 03:00 yesterday morning […]

Measures in response to East Street consultation

29th October 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) will be introducing more dedicated off street parking for Blue Badge holders in the town centre following a public consultation on the temporary closure of East Street, Taunton. The […]

Member of public reports seeing ‘someone throwing stones’ from Taunton town centre building

29th October 2020 0

A member of the public has reported seeing ‘someone throwing stones’ from a Taunton town centre building. A call was made to Avon and Somerset Police on Tuesday. Avon and Somerset Police said: “We received […]

Get Spooky… But stay Safe this Halloween

28th October 2020 0

Somerset’s Director of Public Health is urging families to give a new Covid-friendly twist to Halloween this year and keep safe. With cases of the virus rising throughout the county, trick or treating is a […]

Family Safeguarding Team launches in Somerset

28th October 2020 0

A new way to support children and families in Somerset is launching from today with the aim of strengthening families to overcome their issues and reducing the number of children needing to come into care. […]

Local Plan Consultation Report published

26th October 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) has published a summary of the Local Plan Issues and Options consultation including a map of suggested sites for development. The Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation Report Stage 1 […]