Work to transform an elderly Merseyside woman's squalid and cold house will begin in under a fortnight after a huge outpouring of support and help.
Last week the ECHO highlighted the plight of pensioner Irene, who has been living in a freezing and dilapidated house in Huyton. After having her gas supply isolated, Irene has been left with only a tiny electric heater to provide warmth in her home, which also has holes in the walls, doors hanging off hinges and nothing on which to cook hot food.
Irene's situation was raised by James Anderson who runs the Depher Community Interest Company, which raises money to help fix problems in the homes of people who cannot afford to do it themselves. He urged people to donate to the cause and tradespeople and businesses to come forward with offers of practical help.
