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Hartlepool Borough Council has expanded opening hours in their network of warm hubs.

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Council expands warm hub opening times over Christmas

Budget difficulties were discussed by Councillors Richard Bell and Amanda Hopgood at a Durham County Council cabinet meeting.

Budget difficulties were discussed by Councillors Richard Bell and Amanda Hopgood at a Durham County Council cabinet meeting.

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Durham County Council's budget overspend rises to £25 MILLION

The King's Centre, the home of King's Church, provides a warm, welcome space for the community every weekday.

The King's Centre, the home of King's Church, provides a warm, welcome space for the community every weekday.

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The Darlington church giving away heating, charging points and hot drinks for free

A developer's photomontage of what a proposed solar farm would look like from Redmarshall Road, Bishopton. Picture: Pegasus Group.

A developer's photomontage of what a proposed solar farm would look like from Redmarshall Road, Bishopton. Picture: Pegasus Group.

Darlington Borough Council

Darlington residents fear area is becoming 'littered' with solar farms

Councillors (l-r) Amanda Hopgood, Mamie Simmons and Mark Wilkes at St Aidan's Parish Hall, one of the council's

Councillors (l-r) Amanda Hopgood, Mamie Simmons and Mark Wilkes at St Aidan's Parish Hall, one of the council's

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Community hall gets funding for energy-saving improvements as 'warm hubs' launch

Government test 'emergency blackout plan' to last SEVEN DAYS amid supply fears

Government test 'emergency blackout plan' to last SEVEN DAYS amid supply fears

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Government tests 'emergency blackout plan' to last SEVEN DAYS amid supply fears

Durham bus station. Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

Durham bus station. Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

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Major package announced to help rescue bus services across County Durham

The Campaign for Real Ale warned that blackouts could lead to a “tremendous loss of stock” for pubs and brewers

The Campaign for Real Ale warned that blackouts could lead to a “tremendous loss of stock” for pubs and brewers

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

Warning beer shortages could hit UK pubs this winter

Councillors (l-r) Richard Bell, Rob Crute and Carl Marshall have clashed over a major budget gap at Durham County Council.

Councillors (l-r) Richard Bell, Rob Crute and Carl Marshall have clashed over a major budget gap at Durham County Council.

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Why Labour blames coalition for cash woes that could 'bankrupt council in two years'

Cllrs Richard Bell and Amanda Hopgood. Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

Cllrs Richard Bell and Amanda Hopgood. Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

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'Staggering £75m cost pressures' leads council to consult the public on savings

Cllrs Jonathan Dulston (left) and Stephen Harker (right) clashed during a Darlington Borough Council meeting. Pictures: Sarah Caldecott.

Cllrs Jonathan Dulston (left) and Stephen Harker (right) clashed during a Darlington Borough Council meeting. Pictures: Sarah Caldecott.

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Darlington councillors row over 'too little too late' cost of living crisis response

David Gallagher, executive director of place-based delivery for the Central and Tees Valley on the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, spoke during a council meeting about plans for the winter. Picture: Northern Echo.

David Gallagher, executive director of place-based delivery for the Central and Tees Valley on the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, spoke during a council meeting about plans for the winter. Picture: Northern Echo.

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These are the plans NHS bosses have outlined to 'to get people seen quicker at hospital'

Budget difficulties were discussed by councillors including Richard Bell (left) and Mark Wilkes (right) at a Durham County Council cabinet meeting. Inset pictures: Sarah Caldecott. Main picture: Northern Echo.

Budget difficulties were discussed by councillors including Richard Bell (left) and Mark Wilkes (right) at a Durham County Council cabinet meeting. Inset pictures: Sarah Caldecott. Main picture: Northern Echo.

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Durham council needs urgent government help as it faces EIGHT-FIGURE black hole

Octopus Energy plans to offer bespoke advice to its customers on cutting energy bills (PA)

Octopus Energy plans to offer bespoke advice to its customers on cutting energy bills (PA)

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Energy firm to visit 500,000 homes this winter to advise on cutting energy bills

Experts reveal their tips on what to do in a blackout.

Experts reveal their tips on what to do in a blackout.

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Experts reveal tips on how to prepare for power cuts amid renewed blackout fears

Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies are worried for their immediate future (PA)

Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies are worried for their immediate future (PA)

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UK pubs warn of mass closures 'within months' amid rapidly increasing energy bills

Skills minister Andrea Jenkyns during her visit to Darlington College. Picture Gareth Lightfoot.

Skills minister Andrea Jenkyns during her visit to Darlington College. Picture Gareth Lightfoot.

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Minister says 'watch this space' on measures to help with energy bills on Darlington visit

What is the energy price cap and will I pay more? (PA)

What is the energy price cap and will I pay more? (PA)

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What is the energy price cap and will I pay more?

Martin Lewis says 'lives will be lost this winter' as energy prices rise (PA)

Martin Lewis says 'lives will be lost this winter' as energy prices rise (PA)

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Martin Lewis says 'lives will be lost this winter' as energy prices rise

Ofgem warns of energy bill scammers attacking households (PA/Canva)

Ofgem warns of energy bill scammers attacking households (PA/Canva)

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Ofgem warns of energy bill scammers attacking households

Children's posters as displayed at Hownsgill Industrial Park during a visit to the site of a proposed

Children's posters as displayed at Hownsgill Industrial Park during a visit to the site of a proposed

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Controversial County Durham incinerator scheme 'could help alleviate local fuel poverty'

Annual household energy bills are set to rise further in October when the price cap goes up, having already risen by more than 50% in April (PA)

Annual household energy bills are set to rise further in October when the price cap goes up, having already risen by more than 50% in April (PA)

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Martin Lewis says calls for a 'consumer strike' on energy prices are growing

It will cost households a combined £2.7 billion to cover the transfer of 2.4 million customers to a new supplier (PA)

It will cost households a combined £2.7 billion to cover the transfer of 2.4 million customers to a new supplier (PA)

Household bills to see further rise to cover for 28 energy suppliers going bust

Royal Mail announces price hike as it offsets raising inflation (PA)

Royal Mail announces price hike as it offsets raising inflation (PA)

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Royal Mail issues delivery price hike warning to Brits - prices for 2022

Video footage shows the devices – some for sale on eBay – exploding, risking fire and electric shock, Electrical Safety First said. (PA)

Video footage shows the devices – some for sale on eBay – exploding, risking fire and electric shock, Electrical Safety First said. (PA)

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Warning over 'highly dangerous' energy saving device as cost of living crisis hits

How to save money on energy bills: Experts reveal 7 top tips. (PA)

How to save money on energy bills: Experts reveal 7 top tips. (PA)

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Experts reveal 7 top tips to save money on your energy bills

Inflation kept on rising in March, even going above the figures February achieved (PA)

Inflation kept on rising in March, even going above the figures February achieved (PA)

Food and fuel prices see inflation soar to 30-year high, even before energy bill spike

With plans for nuclear power expansion, how many nuclear power plants already exist in the UK? (Canva)

With plans for nuclear power expansion, how many nuclear power plants already exist in the UK? (Canva)

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How many nuclear power plants are there in the UK?

Heating experts have settled the debate on the perfect thermostat temperature – find out if yours is set too high. Picture: PA

Heating experts have settled the debate on the perfect thermostat temperature – find out if yours is set too high. Picture: PA

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Here’s what experts say is the perfect thermostat temperature

Find out when experts say you should be turning off the central heating. Picture: PA

Find out when experts say you should be turning off the central heating. Picture: PA

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Here’s the day experts say you should turn your heating off

Martin Lewis helps woman save £500 on water bill - how you could too

Martin Lewis helps woman save £500 on water bill - how you could too

Martin Lewis helps woman save £500 on water bill - how you could too

Martin Lewis. Credit: PA

Martin Lewis. Credit: PA

Martin Lewis shares 3 quick tips to help you save on your energy bills

Cheaper energy bills: Which? reveals how to save more than £3,000. (PA)

Cheaper energy bills: Which? reveals how to save more than £3,000. (PA)

How you can save more than £3,000 on your energy bills

After the energy price cap rise was announced last week, there could be further impacts on people's bills later this year (PA)

After the energy price cap rise was announced last week, there could be further impacts on people's bills later this year (PA)

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These 3 major changes could be coming to your energy bills this year

Martin Lewis shares advice on rising energy bills after 'crunching the numbers'

Martin Lewis shares advice on rising energy bills after 'crunching the numbers'

Martin Lewis shares advice on rising energy bills after 'crunching the numbers'

It was announced that people in council tax bands A to D will received a £150 rebate (PA)

It was announced that people in council tax bands A to D will received a £150 rebate (PA)

How your council tax band is calculated - are you eligible for £150 rebate?

Rishi Sunak announces £350 support amid £693 Ofgem energy price cap increase. (PA)

Rishi Sunak announces £350 support amid £693 Ofgem energy price cap increase. (PA)

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Rishi Sunak pledges £350 support amid energy price hike - how you'll pay it back

Energy price cap increase: Martin Lewis issues latest advice amid £1,971 price hike. (PA)

Energy price cap increase: Martin Lewis issues latest advice amid £1,971 price hike. (PA)

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Martin Lewis issues latest advice with UK households facing £1,971 price hike

This is how much your energy bills will rise amid Ofgem price cap announcement

This is how much your energy bills will rise amid Ofgem price cap announcement

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This is how much your energy bills will rise amid Ofgem price cap announcement

Should I fix energy prices now? Fixed rate vs variable rate tariffs. (PA)

Should I fix energy prices now? Fixed rate vs variable rate tariffs. (PA)

Should I fix energy prices now? Fixed rate vs variable rate tariffs explained

Octopus Energy offering customers up to £500 to help with energy bills. (PA)

Octopus Energy offering customers up to £500 to help with energy bills. (PA)

Octopus Energy customers can claim up to £500 to help with energy bills

Rishi Sunak to hold major press conference TODAY as energy bills soar. (PA)

Rishi Sunak to hold major press conference TODAY as energy bills soar. (PA)

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Rishi Sunak will hold a major press conference TODAY as energy bills soar

The energy price cap is set to rise by 50 per cent today (PA)

The energy price cap is set to rise by 50 per cent today (PA)

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What is the current energy price cap and why energy prices are going up

British Gas could pay up to £750 off energy bills for UK households - how to apply. (PA)

British Gas could pay up to £750 off energy bills for UK households - how to apply. (PA)

UK households can get up to £750 off energy bill debt - how you can apply

Cost of living UK: Full list of Government support available amid rising energy bills. (PA)

Cost of living UK: Full list of Government support available amid rising energy bills. (PA)

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Government support available to you as cost of living crisis worsens

Cllr Rob Crute from Durham County Council, deputy leader of the Labour group and shadow cabinet member for finance.

Cllr Rob Crute from Durham County Council, deputy leader of the Labour group and shadow cabinet member for finance.

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Councillor's warning to avoid a cost-of-living 'catastrophe' in County Durham

Octopus Energy tip is saving people £100 per month on energy bills. (PA)

Octopus Energy tip is saving people £100 per month on energy bills. (PA)

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Boiler trick could save you £100 per month on bills amid UK energy crisis

A gas cooker (PA)

A gas cooker (PA)

Bulb placed into special administration: what to do if your supplier goes bust

What is causing the energy crisis in the UK?

What is causing the energy crisis in the UK?

What is causing the energy crisis? The issues affecting your energy bill prices