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Fuel poverty

A new fuel price spike could leave households £480 worse off.
Energy bills

Fuel crisis fears return with households facing another price jump

The Jet station at Oakley, West Auckland (pictured) is among the cheapest in the region. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT The Jet station at Oakley, West Auckland (pictured) is among the cheapest in the region. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT
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20 cheapest petrol stations in Durham, Darlington and Teesside

(l-r) Meeting organiser Sam Rushworth, Shildon mayor Hannah Hanratty, Bishop Auckland mayor Michael Siddle, Cllr Shirley Quinn, Cllr Matt Johnson, Cllr Joanne Howey, Helen Stockton from National Energy Action and town councillor David Wilson. (l-r) Meeting organiser Sam Rushworth, Shildon mayor Hannah Hanratty, Bishop Auckland mayor Michael Siddle, Cllr Shirley Quinn, Cllr Matt Johnson, Cllr Joanne Howey, Helen Stockton from National Energy Action and town councillor David Wilson.
Child poverty
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Pensioners 'break down' in tears and are 'ready to give up on life' over energy bills

Mark Short, managing director of Project Genesis, at Hownsgill Industrial Park, Consett. Picture Gareth Lightfoot. Mark Short, managing director of Project Genesis, at Hownsgill Industrial Park, Consett. Picture Gareth Lightfoot.
Durham County Council
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Developer says waste plan 'should be welcomed', not given 'toxic reception'

Campaigner Christine Thomas with objectors to the Consett energy from waste plan at Hownsgill Industrial Park. Picture Gareth Lightfoot. Campaigner Christine Thomas with objectors to the Consett energy from waste plan at Hownsgill Industrial Park. Picture Gareth Lightfoot.
Durham County Council
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Council says 'unmistakable utilitarian' waste centre would harm rural landscape

Campaigner Christine Thomas with objectors to the Consett energy from waste plan at Hownsgill Industrial Park. Picture Gareth Lightfoot. Campaigner Christine Thomas with objectors to the Consett energy from waste plan at Hownsgill Industrial Park. Picture Gareth Lightfoot.
Durham County Council
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'It is not countryside': witness says benefits of waste plan 'far outweigh' harm

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

Durham Council is to consult people on its poverty strategy and action plan. Picture: Northern Echo. Durham Council is to consult people on its poverty strategy and action plan. Picture: Northern Echo.
Durham County Council
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What Durham County Council wants to do to help tackle families in poverty

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

Martin Lewis. Credit: PA Martin Lewis. Credit: PA
Energy bills
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Martin Lewis outlines budget key points after Rishi Sunak's Spring statement

Martin Lewis has called for political intervention on the cost of living crisis Martin Lewis has called for political intervention on the cost of living crisis
Boris Johnson
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Martin Lewis calls for political intervention on cost of living crisis

Latest fuel prices UK: 12 tip to make your fuel last longer. (PA) Latest fuel prices UK: 12 tip to make your fuel last longer. (PA)
Cost of living crisis
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12 top tips to make your fuel last longer amid record-high prices

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

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