The Covid 19 Pandemic has put many families under severe economic pressure. With many unemployed and others furloughed on reduced incomes, Rutland County Council has set up a Covid 19 Crisis Hotline.

Seaton is doing what it can including an excellent Good Neighbour Network to help neighbours get shopping, collect prescriptions, walk dogs or simply call for a keep-in-touch chat.

However, the Dogs' Trust and other animal charities have highlighted that many domestic pets could be at risk, and have asked those that can to donate food parcels for dogs and cats. These can be deposited in the new seaton Food Bank for Cats and Dogs. Full details from Vicky Jones.