THE last few months have proved a testing time for traders, but there are some who have gone above and beyond to look after their customers.

As part of our commitment to community news we’re launching a new weekly feature highlighting a business that has gone that extra mile, whether it’s delivering supplies to you while you’re shielding, bringing in different products for you or anything that has made lockdown easier to bear.

Even once the Covid restrictions have been fully lifted Trader of the Week will continue to celebrate the work of the best businesses in the area, from hairdressers and corner shops to delivery firms, cafes, butchers, grocers and chemists.

And we need your help to do it. We want you to nominate the traders you think deserve to have the spotlight shone on them for their good service.

Fill in our simple online form to tell us all about them.

Advertiser editor Pete Gavan said: “Everybody recognises the lockdown has been a struggle for businesses. Many that have been able to carry on trading have had to make huge changes to how they operate.

“Some have gone out of their way to help their customers and we think they should be recognised for that.”

Go here to nominate a trader.