MORE than 500,000 people in Somerset can access local radio stations on their DAB digital radios, following the switch-on of new transmitters.

The Mayor of Taunton Deane, Dave Durdan, carried out the official switch-on at the Somerset County Cricket Club ground in Taunton on Friday.

Five radio stations – BBC Somerset, Heart, Capital, Smooth Radio and Triple Hits – are now available through DAB digital radio.