News in Midsomer Norton and Radstock

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.

Radstock residents are being urged to consider their own health and that of their neighbours by not having bonfires where possible during the Coronavirus pandemic. And Bath &North East Somerset are publicising a hotline where people can report any blazes.

People are asked to avoid lighting fires in case others living near them have had their breathing affected due to the virus or have other respiratory problems that could be worsened by smoke.

Somer Valley Foodbank has updated its list of what staples it needs from donors, as its work load increased.

The bank is currently doing well for supplies and offers of help. but has updated its list of staples they particularly want - and said: "Please no beans."

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens is inviting local people to submit their questions concerning Covid-19 and the impact on policing to put to Chief Constable Andy Marsh.

The PCC wants local people to share their questions and concerns with her ahead of two Facebook Lives this week with the Chief Constable on Tuesday 31 March at 1.30pm and Friday 3 April at 1.30pm.

The blood donation services in Somerset have moved to reassure the public that donations are still going ahead, after the service in Midsomer Norton last week was badly hit by staff being self isolating.

The van was in the town but staff told Midsomer Norton Nub News that up to half the nurses were off sick.

From the Mayor Rupert Bevan :

How are we getting on?

MIDSOMER NORTON BRIEFING: Monday March 30

Weather: After a bright but cold start, it will be largely dry with bright spells but also some large areas of cloud. Just one or two isolated light showers possible. Moderate northerly winds.

RADSTOCK BRIEFING: Monday March 30

From today both Radstock pharmacies will have the same opening times: Westfield and Clements Pharmacy,

The first arrests have been made after police officers were spat on, coughed at and physically attacked, including one during an incident in Peasedown, across the Avon and Somerset Police force area overnight.

Ch Supt Carolyn Belafonte said any assault on officers of this nature were particularly abhorrent in light of the public health crisis the country is facing.

Arrests have been made after officers were spat on, coughed at and physically attacked, including one during an incident in Peasedown, across the Avon and Somerset Police force area overnight.

Ch Supt Carolyn Belafonte said any assault on officers of this nature were particularly abhorrent in light of the public health crisis the country is facing.