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Adur & Worthing Councils are offering free support to residents who are ‘struggling to afford their energy bills’. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

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UUP Alderman Derek Hussey said the impact would be catastrophic.

Special meeting on farm inheritance tax

Dunelm store Fareham

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The motion tabled by People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin (bottom right) was passed unanimously with other representatives also condemning the Winter Fuel Payment cuts. Among those who spoke at the meeting were SDLP Colr. Brian Tierney, Sinn Féin Colr. Patricia Logue, Independent Councillor Gary Donnelly, DUP Alderman Keith Kerrigan and Mayor of Derry & Strabane Colr. Lilian Seenoi Barr.

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SDLP Councillor Catherine McDaid.

Funding for 2 social supermarkets

A plate of fish and chips. (Pic credit: Leon Neal / AFP via Getty Images)

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Colder months ahead and a rising energy cap will mean increased bills this winter

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Sinn Féin Councillor Aisling Hutton.

Live Better support for areas most in need welcomed

Concerns: Councillors Sandra Duffy and Shaun Harkin.

Rates support grant 'cut to shreds'

Pictured are Brianna Rodgers from Wheelers and James McMenamin, former manager of Foyle Foodbank. James and Patrick Kennedy, owner of Wheelers, have established Meet and Bite, new drop in facility, open every Tuesday, for anyone experiencing food poverty. People can to call into the facility at Wheelers on Strand Road and get soup, stew, sandwiches and a cup of tea. A number of businesses are supporting their project. Photo: George Sweeney.

New drop-in facility for those in food poverty
Two Derry men backed by a host of businesses have set up a new weekly drop-in facility for people and families experiencing food poverty in the curren6t cost of living crisis.
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SDLP Councillor Brian Terney.

Derry advice services 'demoralised' over lack of funding

SDLP Councillor Catherine McDaid.

2 child UC limit ‘uniquely cruel’ and 'perverse'

Altnagelvin Hospital.

Free parking at NI hospitals scrapped after just 4 days

Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy.

Insurance hikes: Derry representative calls for action to curtail price rises

People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin.

NI Hardship Fund 'inadequate' warns Derry rep

Carndonagh-based sustainable clothing store Síoraí.

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Far too many children are growing up in poverty.

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Independent Councillor Paul Gallagher.

Inequality concerns after Councillors reject own pay rise

The MOT test centre.

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People gathered at Ebrington Square for the Communities Day of Action.

Cuts leaving Derry communities at the 'mercy of the wolf'

Altnagelvin Hospital.

300 fewer student nurse places in Northern Ireland criticised

Ciara Ferguson pictured previously with former Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, who has also criticised the cuts imposed on her former department and the impact this will have on local people.

Derry MLA brands Tory budget cuts 'savage'

Foyle MP Colum Eastwood.

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The Foyle Foodbank’s donation point in Springtown Industrial Estate. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 31

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Foyle SDLP MLA Sineád McLaughlin.

Pathway Fund ‘must not be allowed to end’ warns Derry SDLP MLA

People Before Profit candidate Damien Doherty.

Tories ‘exploiting crisis’ claims candidate Doherty

Paul Duffy works in the Foyle Foodbank distribution centre in Springtown Industrial Estate. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 26

First time foodbank users on the rise in Derry

People Before Profit Colr. Maeve O'Neill.

Housing associations criticised for rent increases

Derry CIty & Strabane District Council offices on Strand Road.

Councillors defer pay rise decision

The Foyle Foodbank’s donation point in Springtown Industrial Estate. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 31

Foyle Foodbank in Derry partner with Apex to deliver social supermarket

Mary Lou McDonald, President Sinn Féin and Michelle O'Neill , Vice President Sinn Féin. Picture by Jonathan Porter /PressEye.

'Savage' budget cuts must end – O’Neill

Derry Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson.

Health pay agreement must include staff here

Aontu Colr. Emmet Doyle.

£600 Energy voucher delays cause concern in Derry & Strabane

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The Guildhall in Derry.

Decision deferred on pay rise for Derry & Strabane Councillors

Derry city centre.

Derry & Strabane Council reserves to cover £5.5million overspend

Striking Roads Services workers picket the Depart for Infrastructure Woodburn Roads depot on Crescent Road on Wednesday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2310GS – 15

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