AN online festive advert featuring a TV star has been released to help support traders in the town. Starring Casualty actor Jason Durr, the ad showcases the whole town encouraging residents to shop local this Christmas. The video is available to watch on Malmesbury Town Council’s Facebook page. During the ad Jason Durr, who also appeared in Heartbeat, says: “This festive season, more than ever before, our local traders here in Malmesbury need your support. “With so many fantastic indepedent stores in our town, it’s easy to find presents for everyone. “It’s no trouble to shop locally and help our amazing community to have a very merry Christmas.”