A NEW online system designed by a former professional cricketer from Redditch is helping people help others.

Postcode Connect, created by former Kent bowler Charlie Hartley, who was born in Redditch, invites residents to lend a helping hand to others.

He said: "Postcode connect was created to provide an easy platform for people to offer their support in their local area.

"Many families are forced apart because of Covid-19 and in times like this it falls to the local communities to group together and support one another.

"Anyone wanting to offer support can do so quickly by registering and then clicking “Offer support”, they can decide between shopping, education or general help.

"If anyone is overwhelmed by the situation and a small gesture such as, walking their dog, doing a shop or providing education/ entertainment for their child (remotely) could be a huge relief."

For more information, go to www.postcodeconnect.co.uk