TWO thousand low energy light bulbs are being given away by social services in North Yorkshire.

The bulbs have been supplied by British Gas to tackle energy efficiency and fuel poverty.

Households throughout the county are being offered up to four bulbs each, providing they are eligible for benefits such as income support, attendance allowance, pension credit, child tax credit, housing and council tax benefit.

Corporate director of social services Derek Law said: "More than 500 local households are set to benefit from this one-off initiative."

To get bulbs, visit social services offices in Scarborough, Northallerton, Harrogate, Skipton, Selby or Ripon.