News in Midsomer Norton and Radstock

And so another week passes. Not much sign yet of any significant abatement of 'Rona,' and a good few weeks, seemingly until we can collectively come up for air. At least the shops and supermarkets seem to have organised themselves and we can generally purchase what we need.

Our thoughts turn in these troubled times to those who are finding it difficult to make ends meet; not that there is much to buy but we all need to eat. Soon details will be available on the Council website here: soon and right now B&NES is organising food parcels. You can find out more by telephoning Compassionate Communities Hub on 0300 247 0050. You can also sign up at the 3sg site

RADSTOCK BRIEFING: Monday April 6

The hanging baskets for Radstock in Bloom have been planted over the weekend. The theme will be Pretty In Pink ; let's hope we can all get out to enjoy them.

MIDSOMER NORTON BRIEFING: Monday April 6

Two more Midsomer Norton businesses keeping going in the coronavirus lockdown.

Midsomer Norton pet owners are especially worried during this coronavirus lockdown on the best way to look after their pet and how to keep them healthy, and happy.

The popular Frome town veterinary surgery, Garston Vets, is unable to let clients actually into the building as a group due to social distancing, although their opening times remain the same, so it is very worrying especially if your pet is due a vaccination.

SWALLOW, the Westfield charity supporting teenagers and adults with learning disabilities, is working extremely hard to keep its members and staff safe and well during this difficult time.

Although they have had to cancel some of their activities to minimise contamination risks, their support workers are continuing their vital work in the community.

SWALLOW charity, the Westfield charity supporting teenagers and adults with learning disabilities, is working extremely hard to keep its members and staff safe and well during this difficult time.

Although they have had to cancel some of their activities to minimise contamination risks, their support workers are continuing their vital work in the community.

MIDSOMER NORTON BRIEFING: Friday April 3

Local Lloyds pharmacies confirm their new hours. St Chad's( BA3 2UH) is open from Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 and Sat 09:00-12:00. The High Street branch (BA3 2DD) is open from Mon-Fri 09:30-17:00 and Sat 09:30-16:30. The stores are also closed for lunch from 1pm to 2pm.

RADSTOCK BRIEFING: Friday April 3

An online form launched yesterday by Bath & North East Somerset Council to help businesses access urgent financial help from the Government during the Coronavirus pandemic has had more than 800 responses within 24 hours.

The council's Invest in Bath business support team has been working flat out to process the applications to help a range of businesses to receive the vital payments more quickly.

Tucked away on the Westfield industrial site is a company many have never really paid attention to, but one, given the current coronavirus pandemic, is critical to keeping the health service healthy.

No, they do not make tests, but the crucial packaging without which so many procedures, from operations to donating blood and taking samples, could not be carried out safely.