TWO Ellesmere Port pubs have slashed their prices to help customers affected by the credit crunch.

The Wheatsheaf in Overpool and The Thomas Telford in the town centre have reduced the cost of five drinks, which include beer, cider and wine. The two Wetherspoon premises are also offering five different meals for £2.99 at anytime.

The price cuts, which started on Monday, will run indefinitely.

The Wheatsheaf manager, Ian Mervyn, said: “I believe that my new food and drink prices will allow people to enjoy a visit to the pub without it costing them too much.

“I’m offering leading brands of drinks at excellent prices and the choice means that there is something on offer to suit most tastes.”