A PORT Glasgow gran recovering from cancer has hailed a local family firm for coming to her rescue during the coronavirus emergency.

Ellen Coulter and her husband, who also has cancer, were forced to self-isolate following the outbreak.

She feared they would be unable to get food while they were cut off.

But the team at Williams Double Glazing immediately stepped in to help.

Ellen, 59, who stays in Mackie Avenue, said: "My husband James has advanced prostate cancer and I am in remission from bowel cancer after being diagnosed three years ago.

"I also care for my mum and my grandson is recovering from serious surgery and staying with us just now.

"I was worried I wouldn't be able to get help but Williams saved the day for us.

"I cannot thank them enough.

"The shops were empty and they made sure we did not go without."

Ellen admits she faces a worrying time as her James, 64, has had his treatment cancelled in the face of the virus.

But she told the Tele: "It helps when you have people who are willing to help you.

"I am will never forget the kindness everyone at Williams Double Glazing have shown us.

"I just don't know how to thank them."

The Pottery Street-based business, which has had to close as a result of the lockdown, decided to reach out to the community to help during the pandemic.

They sent out messages offering to help people in need and owner Gary Williams led the way, picking up deliveries and dropping them at people's doors.

His partner Laura Roberts, who also works with the firm, said: "It was terrible, Gary saw a young mum standing in a supermarket aisle crying because she didn't have any nappies and there were none left on the shelves.

"We decided then we had to do something.

"We wanted to reach out and give back to the community.

"I think it was an eye opener to see for ourselves the real need out there.

"You just have to do what you can to help.

"It is so important that people stay safe."