Apple FM
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Apple FM is Taunton's community radio station, broadcasting on 97.3 FM and online with local news, information, familiar music and a schedule shaped by presenters who know the area and sound like they actually belong there.
About Apple FM
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Frequencies & locations:
- Taunton – 97.3 FM
Apple FM is a proper local station for Taunton rather than a generic music feed with a town name stuck on top. Broadcasting on 97.3 FM and online, it mixes community information, local stories and presenter-led radio with a broad music policy that gives listeners more than just the same safe loop on repeat.
The station has been part of Taunton life for years. Apple FM's own history says it launched on 11 May 2013, growing out of hospital radio roots and developing into a wider community service for the area. That background gives the station real substance, because it explains why the output feels connected to local people rather than detached from them.
Music is still a big part of the appeal, but Apple FM is not only about songs. The station also covers local issues, events and community voices, which is what gives community radio its value when it is done properly. That matters in a place like Taunton, where listeners often want a station that reflects the area rather than sounding like it could come from anywhere.
Apple FM also benefits from having a varied schedule with named presenters and specialist strands. That makes the station feel alive across the week, whether you want local talk, drivetime radio, country music, chart updates or community-focused programming. It is a station with a clear local purpose and enough personality to keep people coming back.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Community Matters Team: Andy Spragg, Louise Mills, Jacqui Budd and Ed Hothersall front Community Matters, a Tuesday morning show celebrating the stories, people and organisations that make Taunton special.
- Ross Marchant - Music Mania & Chart Central: Ross Marchant hosts Music Mania on Thursday evenings before moving into Chart Central, bringing a mix of music features, chart content and new releases.
- Tony Dicks - Tues & Weds Drive-Time: Tony Dicks presents weekday drivetime on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, combining good music with the feel of a familiar local voice on the way home.
- Jacob Peacock - Friday Drive-Time: Jacob Peacock takes over Friday drivetime with music and pop-culture moments to ease listeners into the weekend.
- Darren Wells - Twangtastic Country: Darren Wells hosts Twangtastic Country on Tuesday evenings, delivering two hours of country music for listeners who want something more specialist.
Contact Information
Studio presenter line:
01823 781782
Postal address:
The Studio
Musgrove Park
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AppleFmTaunton/
Apple FM FAQ
What frequency is Apple FM on?
Apple FM broadcasts on 97.3 FM in Taunton and is also available online.
What kind of station is Apple FM?
Apple FM is a community radio station serving Taunton and the surrounding area with music, local news, community information and specialist shows.
Where is Apple FM based?
Apple FM is based at The Studio, Musgrove Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA.
Can I listen to Apple FM online?
Yes. You can listen live to Apple FM online through Radio Player UK.
Does Apple FM have named presenters and shows?
Yes. Apple FM publishes a schedule and presenter pages featuring shows such as Community Matters, Music Mania, Chart Central, Drive-Time and Twangtastic Country.