Harehills shop giving out free toilet roll - but only for the elderly

A shop in Harehills is handing out free toilet roll to the elderly.
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The Home Stores shop, based in Harehills Lane, opposite Shann Pharmacy, has been piling the loo roll of various colours in its window with a sign stating 'Free to the elderly ONLY'.

The image was shared on social media on Friday morning, with scores of people praising the generous and thoughtful approach taken by the store's owner, who has apparently also donated to St Gemma's Hospice and been out delivering to elderly people in the area.

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A poster on Facebook, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "He really deserves some credit. It's amazing."

The toilet roll being given out in HarehillsThe toilet roll being given out in Harehills
The toilet roll being given out in Harehills

Meanwhile, a street in Yorkshire has been praised for its community spirit after residents placed green or orange cards in their windows to signal if they needed help. Supermarkets in Leeds and nationwide have also updated their opening times, with many reducing from 24 hour stores to 10pm closing. See the full list of opening times here. For the latest coronavirus news and information in Leeds, join our new group www.facebook.com/groups/leedscoronavirus

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