Work on our new web server began early in 2012 this also included our streaming server.

Work on a new streaming server was completed at the end of January and now streams many of our third party stations we host for, Pulse Radio has however decided not to restart its own broadcasts at this time.

Instead the board of Directors along with the stations presenters felt it would be a good time to finish off many of the back-end processes which are required to run an effective radio station.

Pulse Radio rebuild website ahead of Ofcom decision.

Many of you will have noticed that our site has been unavailable for the last 4 weeks, this has been due to a number of factors which includes a brand new web server which host our site plus numerous sponsors websites.

In anticipation of getting an FM licence from Ofcom the board of Directors felt it would be wise to take this opportunity to give our old site a rest and construct a new site which hopefully listeners and our own volunteers would find easier to both understand and use.

Current dates and attending students for the 2012 placements announced.

A number of schools have again approached Pulse with the aim of securing placements for their students who are looking to work within either the journalism or music based industries after leaving school/higher education.

Here at Pulse we can offer placements between three to five people at anyone one time, dependant on the available training supervisors at the time. Interests from students range from presenting, administration and news journalism.

Residents' anger at Wind Farm proposals.

The battle of Pilrow will come to a head this spring when Broadview Energy’s proposed wind farm on land between East Brent and Rooksbridge will go before planners.

Campaigners say they will object to the plans while the energy firm have modified the original proposal and are promising cash to community organisations.

Tesco said there would be 115 new jobs.

It’s official: Cheddar will get a Tesco superstore at Bowden’s Park if planners give the green light.

After months of speculation Tesco’s corporate affairs manager Emma Heesom has said that the football ground would be the site of the proposed new supermarket.

Killer hornet invasion could threaten Somerset's honeybee population.

A killer hornet is casting its shadow over the honeybees of the West Country.

The Asian hornet, or vespa velutina, could bring death to the hives of the area this summer if the weather continues to be mild and dry.

The hornets kill honeybees and take them away to feed them to their young. Already seen in Brittany, reports of its arrival in the West are expected at any time.

Work on new Somerset reservoir could start in 2016.

Work on a new reservoir in Cheddar could start in 2016, residents learnt this week.

Located in the Hythe Lane area, the spot was chosen after Bristol Water engineers ruled out Wookey – the only other possible place left.

An unlucky 13 bus routes have seen funding slashed

Cuts to bus services – including several mid-Somerset routes – have been rubber-stamped.

Somerset County Council says it is subsidising bus routes to the tune of £1.9 million and keeping buses for pupils and students going.

13 routes from places like Cheddar, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Street and Wells have either seen all or part of funding cut.

MP sings the praises of cycle line.

Wells MP Tessa Munt reminded the Transport Minister of the need for funding new cycling routes in Somerset during a House of Commons debate on Cities fit for Cycling.

Ms Munt highlighted the work of the Strawberry Line Association which has promoted the route linking the town of Axbridge with the village of Cheddar and the city of Wells along the disused railway line.

Axbridge Saxons Junior Football Club have purchased a second football kit for children at their linked charity school in India.

The cost of the strip was raised from donations from within the club, with embroidery provided by Cheddar-based sports and workwear company David Parkin & Co.

In their first match under floodlights, Winscombe ran in a big score to see off the challenge of Chew Valley.

In the first game against Yatton, Cami Chew got Cheddar off to a flying start, scoring from the kick-off. Yatton soon levelled the scores, while touchdowns from Imogen Irons and Matthew Lorimer were also matched by Yatton.

Trina Gulliver put in an impressive individual display to lead England’s ladies’ team to victory at the Six Nations darts tournament at the weekend.

Cheddar’s nine-time world champion was crowned as the competition’s best ladies player after finishing the event in Fleetwood with an average of 31.13 as England beat Wales 5-2 in the final.

Directors Meeting Dates.

The Pulse Radio board of Directors, hold meetings every 4 weeks on a Monday or Tuesday of the month at the Bath Arms Hotel in Cheddar.

Management Committee Meeting Dates.

Members of the Management Committee, hold their meetings every other Wednesday of the month at the White Hart in Cheddar.

Public Meeting Dates.

Pulse Radio occasionally hold public meetings when required, this includes the annual AGM, meetings are held at the Bath Arms Hotel in Cheddar.