January 2022 – 97.3 Apple FM

Recycling-on-the-go poster competition extended

25th January 2022 0

Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council’s ‘Recycling-on-the-go’ poster competition has been extended until 31 January to allow more opportunity for schools to compete. The competition was launched last month to help promote the introduction of […]

Iconic benches starting conversations in SWT parks

24th January 2022 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council has received two of the iconic benches being placed around the country in a campaign encouraging people to talk about grief. The benches have been gifted to the Council by […]

Make a fresh start at your local library – fine and charge free!

24th January 2022 0

Somerset Libraries is going fines and charges free for ten weeks from the end of this month – so there is no better time to join or start to return to local libraries. Since libraries […]

Grant scheme to help make homes more energy efficient extended

19th January 2022 0

A grant available to help Somerset people benefit from energy efficient installations worth up to £10,000 has been extended until June 2022. Funded by the Government, the Green Homes Grant Scheme allows eligible homeowners to […]

Critically acclaimed show WOLF is appearing at Taunton Brewhouse

19th January 2022 0

Taunton Brewhouse is gaining a reputation for programming great original drama and this season is no exception. Critically acclaimed and award-winning show WOLF is appearing at Taunton Brewhouse on 9 Feb. Lewis Doherty is effectively […]

Let fresh air in, to keep Covid out!

17th January 2022 0

One of the key ways of helping to reduce Covid-19, including the Omicron variant, spreading in our communities, schools and workplaces is to make sure they are well ventilated. Covid-19 is an airborne disease, which […]

Team set to make thousands safer on Somerset’s roads in 2022

17th January 2022 0

Somerset County Council’s Road Safety Team are gearing up for a busy calendar this year delivering vital information and training to people of all ages. In 2021 the team delivered courses, presentations, and educational programmes […]

8 Health benefits of doing Dry January

14th January 2022 0

One in six people are taking part in Dry January this month and will already be feeling the benefit of living alcohol free. To keep everyone’s motivation up, Somerset County Council is sharing the top health benefits […]

Avon and Somerset Police launch Halcon vunerability survey

13th January 2022 0

Avon and Somerset Police have launched a survey to learn about developing community relationships and isolation troubles for people in Halcon, Taunton. Lucy Keenan, Communications Officer at Avon and Somerset Police said: “Your local policing […]

The search is almost over for the South West’s most outstanding small businesses

12th January 2022 0

Britain’s biggest business representation group the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) launched it’s 2022 ‘FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards’ in August 2021 which will culminate in both regional and national finals this year. This month […]