A private care company in Pendle has offered to provide "wheels" for elderly and infirm people in the borough during the fuel crisis.

Heather-Lea Home Care and Community Care Services, based at Holker Business Park, Colne, is offering to pick up pensioners and house-bound people and transport them to do their shopping, pick up medicines and other essential trips.

Manager Valerie Padgett said: "At the moment all our vehicles are fully stocked and they are available to those in need, free of charge."

Heather-Lea can be contacted on 01282 868028.