News in Bristol & NE Somerset - The Week In
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Downend takeaway offers free meals to those on the frontline
March 27, 2020An Indian takeaway in Downend is offering free food to vulnerable people and those working on the frontline during the coronavirus crisis. The Rajastan & Royal in Westboune Road is giving away up to 50 dishes a day to police …
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More bus timetable changes from next week to support key workers
March 27, 2020First West of England has been running a Saturday service this week to ensure it sustains services for those needing to travel across the region. But from Monday it is moving all services to Sunday frequencies on all routes. It …
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We’re here for you, say the police as widespread shutdown begins
March 24, 2020With the country in the grip of a national emergency and people being ordered to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives, Avon & Somerset police have reassured the public that their officers and staff are still working …
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Concessionary bus pass hours extended
March 23, 2020As a result of coronavirus and news that some supermarkets have started dedicated early morning shopping times for older people or those with a disability, the hours when concessionary bus passes can be used has been extended. Time restrictions for …
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Poppy gets crafty to cheer up the elderly
March 23, 2020A five-year-old girl is spending much of her time creating 48 personalised craft cards, one for each of the residents at Saffron Gardens Care Home in Whitehall. Poppy became aware that relatives and friends of residents at the care home …
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Keynsham Foodbank forced to relocate as appeal goes out for donations
March 23, 2020After six years of having a warehouse in the town, Keynsham Foodbank is having to leave town and move to Longwell Green at a time of great need. Since opening distribution centres in 2013 the foodbank has been hosted by …
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Keynsham Music Festival is cancelled
March 20, 2020The organisers of Keynsham Music Festival say they have decided not to stage it this year. Chairman of the festival Mike May said: “It is with deep sadness that the trustees of Keynsham Music Festival have decided not to stage …
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Businesses start offering takeaway and delivery services
March 20, 2020Local pubs and businesses have started offering delivery and takeaway services for customers in response to the coronavirus crisis. The Bird in Hand at Saltford have been offering a comprehensive takeaway service if anyone still wants food but doesn’t want …
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Major incident declared to help with multi-agency response to COVID-19
March 19, 2020A major incident has been declared in the Avon and Somerset area in response to the outbreak of COVID-19. The declaration, made at a meeting of the Avon and Somerset Local Resilience Forum (LRF) this afternoon, is to make sure …
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Asda opening hours for elderly and vulnerable
March 19, 2020Tomorrow Asda stores, including the one at Longwell Green, will open to vulnerable and elderly customers only until 9am. In a statement the retailer said: “If you’re in a vulnerable group and need to get your shopping, or are caring …
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