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Citizens Advice Amble volunteer, Rob Jewitt.

Citizens Advice celebrate Volunteers' Week in Northumberland

Homeowners urged to be vigilant as rogue trader complaints increase

New guidance for households in Northumberland as rogue trader complaints increas...

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9 ways you can get council tax support - as millions face huge rises

Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland, Dr Caroline Pryer, speaking at the event.

Record numbers seek help from Citizens Advice in Northumberland

Pensioners must apply BEFORE December 21 in order to be eligible for the Winter Fuel Allowance

Ad Feature Act fast to secure Winter Fuel Payments, pensioners urged

The logo of the mobile messaging software Whatsapp displayed on a tablet

Scary WhatsApp message you need to watch out for

Fake Text message SMS scam. Photo: panuwat - stock.adobe.com

Can you stop scam texts? What you can do about spam messages

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson.

Council leader raises concerns over decision to restrict winter fuel payments

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Half of renters endure cold, damp or mould - despite record high rents

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These two energy suppliers have been ranked worst by Citizens Advice

Food bank volunteers Yvonne and Patricia with Mayor Warren Taylor (Photo by Highlights PR)

Funding bump for local food bank

Blyth Town Council has agreed to support Blyth Foodbank with a £5,000 donation, and will continue to do so every six months until further notice.

Craig Buchan

The former Lindisfarne Middle School in Alnwick.

Update on plans for former middle school site as demolition work begins

From left, Cllr Sanderson, Citizens Advice Northumberland chair of trustees Mary Durkin, and CEO Abi Conway at the organisation's AGM, where the report was launched. (Photo by Citizens Advice Northumberland)

Citizens Advice helped record numbers last year

Northumberland County Council's community initiative will provide much needed support over winter. (Photo by archives)

Council announces winter support events

Nurtured in Nature has converted a big horse lorry into a travelling therapy centre.

Community company converts lorry into travelling therapy centre for rural areas

Up to one million people cancel broadband due to cost of living

One million people cancel broadband services due to cost of living

Citizens Advice can advise on debt, welfare benefits, energy bills, mental health issues, and more.

Record numbers supported by Citizens Advice in ‘bleakest-ever’ year

Cllr Gordon Castle, Alnwick Mayor Geoff Watson and Cllr Martin Swinbank at the Lindisfarne hub.

Former Alnwick school poised for new lease of life after £2m refurbishment

Citizens Advice can advise on debt, welfare benefits, energy bills, mental health issues, and more.

Ashington branch of Citizens Advice sees big spike in cases

Citizens Advice can advise on debt, welfare benefits, energy bills, mental health issues and more.

More than 50 new jobs created by new debt advice service

Citizens Advice Northumberland have highlighted the impact of the living cost of living crisis.

Bleak report by Citizens Advice highlights cost-of-living crisis

Smart metres have become a familiar sight in many homes

Citizens Advice call for ban on forced switch to prepaid meters

A volunteer prepares a food parcel at Cramlington Foodbank. Supplies of some items are running low, and the food bank now has to top up donations by spending cash reserves.

Behind the scenes as food bank demand surges

Several UK parcel firms are underperforming in the UK, including Amazon.

Evri named UK’s worst delivery service in Citizens Advice league table

Council leader Glen Sanderson.

Northumberland residents missing out on almost £32 million in unclaimed benefits

You have rights to compensation if a flight is cancelled.

Flight and rail travel cancellations or delays: Know your rights

Royal Mail to hike stamp prices again despite cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis has shared ways people can stay warm at home without running the heating (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis shares four ways to stay warm at home for just 4p a week Claire Schofield

Octopus Energy is handing out 5,000 heated blankets to help customers keep warm (Photo: Adobe)

Major energy firm gives away free electric blankets as bills soar

Make sure you're not caught out by the newest scam making the rounds (Photo: Graeme Robertson/Getty Images)

Chocolate lovers warned over scam Cadbury Easter egg hunt WhatsApp message

From left, Siobhan Younger, manager at Newcastle Building Society’s Berwick branch, and BYP youth support worker Cordelia Scott.

Key link formed thanks to grant

Customers face £30 monthly price hike when energy suppliers go bust

Here’s all you need to know about the winter fuel payment - and if you’re eligib...

Concerns have been raised about rising utility bills and food prices.

Energy crisis hits families

The negative review was taken to court (Photo: Shutterstock)

Man ordered to pay £25k in damages for writing negative online review - why was ...

If you have a timer on your central heating system, set the heating and hot water to come on only when required.

Top tips to save energy and money this winter

How to be better with money in 2021 - from budgeting to reducing debt

You can ask to be put on furlough under certain circumstances - the rules explai...

Over 2 million UK households are in debt over energy bills - but support is avai...

Strangers can park on your driveway and there’s almost nothing you can do about ...

This is the financial help available if you are facing redundancy

Energy suppliers must offer emergency help to customers who can’t pay their bill...

Renewing car or home insurance policies can cost more than expected at times, especially when prices increase over time (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could soon be protected against price hikes when renewing insurance

The coronavirus pandemic is said to be creating a strain on many relationships, with a rise in internet searches surrounding divorce proceedings, according to Citizens Advice (Photo: Shutterstock)

Online searches for ‘how to get a divorce’ are soaring - here’s why

Out of the six million struggling with debts due to lockdown, one in 10 have found themselves in a position where they are unable to afford food. (Shutterstock)

6 million people in the UK can’t pay their bills due to the pandemic - here's ho... Stephanie Rendall

Netflix users are being warned of scam intended to steal personal details. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Netflix users warned of scam offering a year of free subscriptions

Citizens Advice Northumberland is asking residents to be wary of scams.

Survey reveals 33% of residents targeted by scam during lockkdown

How to complain about hidden energy savings

Have you seen any of these scams making the rounds? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the coronavirus scams you need to know about - and how to spot them

Citizens Advice Bureau

Citizens Advice helps secure additional £850,000 for residents

This is how to deal with financial anxiety - and online tools to help you

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Help for people struggling to pay council tax in Northumberland after 12,500 peo...

Millions of mobile phone users have been overcharged for their phones, having been paying expensive rates after their contracts have ended (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could be owed a refund for your mobile phone after millions have been overch...

The UK has a multitude of energy suppliers to choose from, allowing customers to pick the deal that suits them best (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the best and worst energy suppliers for customer service ranked

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, but with the consumer frenzy about to begin - do you know your rights? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are your consumer rights if you want to return Black Friday items or recei...

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