RADSTOCK BRIEFING: Tuesday March 31

The Radco store, the only big supermarket in town, is telling shoppers to follow directions on the floor and to keep their distance while shopping. It is open an hour later now, from 8am until 8pm.

Cottles on Fortescue Road, the bread and pasty shop, has closed until further notice.

If you need support or help, or just someone to talk to; a sign on the local church offers a helpline. You can contact the Revd. Martin Slocombe on 01761 411858 or other members of the congregation on 01761 4327771 or 01761 414032.

TODAY'S RADSTOCK: Sunrise 06:46 Sunset 19:42

TODAY'S RADSTOCK WEATHER: Largely dry with spells of sunshine. However, a partial build-up of cloud is likely by the afternoon. Gentle north-easterly winds.

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Radstock's butcher's Phil Day is open today from 7am until 1pm. They will also deliver locally. So they are open Tuesdays- Saturdays..

Thomsons Hardware is still open 9am-6pm Monday-Friday, 9am - 5 pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.

Both Radstock pharmacies will have the same opening times: Westfield and Clements Pharmacy, Open from 9am until 6 pm but closed from midday until 2pm.

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TODAY'S RADSTOCK SUPERMARKET OPENING TIMES:

Radstock Co-operative Superstore : 8 am until 8pm

Jones Lifestyle Shop (Frome Hill) : 9am: 6pm* (new times)

Londis (Stoke Hill, St Michael): 7:30 am - 8pm

McColl's ( Fortescue Road): 6am-10.30 pm

Clandown Stores:8am-7pm

Proper Job : Open 10am -4pm

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

C.S. Lewis' "There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind"