Cost of living

Lisburn and Castlereagh Council is to announce the recipients of a hardship fund before Christmas. Picture: Jessica Black.

Council to deliver early Christmas present for those in need

Oil prices in Northern Ireland are continuing to fall. Picture: National World

Northern Ireland oil prices, where to get the best deals

Lynsey Agnew, CEO of Lisburn Community Trust, and volunteer Rebecca Starritt (left) explain to Ciaran Stitt, Housing Executive, how Kickstart Social Supermarket helps vulnerable customers at risk of tenancy breakdown. Pic credit: NIHE

Housing Executive funding helps to provide a vital lifeline for people

Jonathan and Claire Oates have teamed up with local businesses and churches to provide a community cafe. Pic credit: Jonathan Oates

Free café is a vital resource for the local community

Paul Bailie CAP Lisburn Debt Centre Manager. Pic credit; CAP

Lisburn CAP manager looks at how you can tackle debt and help your mental health

Marks & Spencer, Newtownabbey. Photo by: Google Maps

Extended trading on Christmas Eve refused by council

Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford with Habitat for Humanity Chief Executive Jenny Williams at the Lisburn ReStore. Pic credit: Alliance

MLA says it is time to recognise the vital work of Lisburn-based Habitat ReStore

SSE Airtricity electricity customers will see savings of around £95 per year. (Pic: Archive).

Customers to see savings of around £95 on electric bills

Asda brings back its soup, roll and unlimited tea and coffee for just £1 for the over 60s this winter. Pictue: Asda

Asda brings back £1 Winter Warmer cafe initiative for over 60s

The Consumer Council checks prices of home heating oil across Northern Ireland each week.

Where to get the best deals on home heating oil in Northern Ireland this week

During the past year, the Make the Call scheme supported 11,700 people in Northern Ireland to access entitlements they had not been claiming and who, on average, are now £90 per week better off. Picture: National World

£55 million of additional benefits claimed through ‘Make the Call’ scheme

Lisburn CAP Debt Centre manager Paul Bailie. Picture: Paul Bailie

Lisburn CAP manager discusses level of debt, the reasons why and help available

Tyler Letson, Ryan Gallagher, Stephen Gamble (Housing Executive’s Good Relations Officer), Paul Johnston (Project Manager), Daryl Clarke (Project Coordinator), Iryna Lykhosherst (volunteer), Macauley Judson (young leader), Kailey Francey (young leader), Billy Snoddy (Chairperson), Jayden Mullan, Cllr Mark Cooper, Mayor), David McCrea (chair of Monkstown Jubilee Centre), Eva Bennet and Anna Stitt (young women's ambassador).

Community backs Monkstown scheme

Lisburn CAP Debt Centre Manager Paul Bailie. Pic credit: CAP

Martin Lewis says CAP are unsurpassed when it comes to debt help

The Driver and Vehicle Test Centre in Mallusk. Picture: Google

Northern Ireland MOT and driving test fees to rise from October

Firmus Energy has announced a reduction of 7.56 per cent on their regulated gas tariffs for domestic and small business customers in the Ten Towns area. Picture: Pixabay

Firmus Energy announces gas price cut in Ten Towns area

Food supply. Local Democracy Reporting Service

Food and fuel vouchers to ease cost of living crisis

Lisburn Credit Union is changing its loan rates for members. Pic credit: Google

Lisburn Credit Union is changing its loan rates to meet changing needs

The Red Turtle is one of the films being screened by Cinemagic. Pic credit: Cinemagic

Young cinema fans can enjoy a free film and help local foodbanks

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Cllr Mark Cooper, joined with members of Monkstown Over 50s Group as they showcased their portrait of King Charles III at the Coronation Garden at Hazelbank Park. (Contributed).

Support for older residents

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Ald Gerardine Mulvenna with Jackie Patton, Head of Community Planning and Development for MEABC and Michele Campbell, Operations Director for Mid and East Antrim Community Advice Services. (Colm McCann/Mid and East Antrim Council).

Uniform donations welcomed

Carol McCabe, Manager of Community Advice Lisburn & Castlereagh is concerned about the impact of the cost of living crisis on people in Lisburn and Castlereagh. Pic credit: Community Advice Lisburn & Castlereagh

Serious concern about the impact of the cost of living crisis for local people

Lisburn CAP Debt Centre Manager Paul Baillie. Pic credit: CAP

Lisburn CAP Debt Centre Manager discusses the benefits of setting a budget

Connor Martin from Fareshare collects food product donations from Musgrave NI’s Director of Marketing, Desi Derby. Pic credit: Musgrave NI

Musgrave NI launches food donation scheme in partnership with FareShare NI

Charity leader Emma Davis is encouraging local people to make use of the School Uniform Bank at Trinity Methodist Church. Pic credit: SUB

The SUB in Lisburn is on hand to offer a lifeline for families

East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson during a visit to Hollybank Pre-School unit on June 14. (Credit: East Antrim Alliance).

Pathway allocation welcomed

Power NI and SSE Airtricity gas announce tariff changes effective from July 1 when the Energy Price Guarantee will reduce to zero

NI energy firms announce price cuts but bills will actually go up

Danny Donnelly MLA with some of the service providers who will be impacted by the loss of funding.

Cuts to impact deprived regions

Workers at one of Northern Ireland’s largest providers of recycling services, Bryson Recycling, are to take strike action on May 5.

Bryson staff to take industrial action

The first £301 Cost of Living Payments are being rolled out to households across Northern Ireland.

Cost of living payments: NI households to receive £301 from Tuesday

Valley Leisure Centre, Newtownabbey.

Energy bill for council's main buildings rises from £977,257 to £2,132,744

Paul Bailie, CAP Debt Centre Manager in Lisburn

Five ways to improve your mental wellbeing in 2023

Largymore Principal speaks out over decision to end 'hunger payments'

Largymore Principal 'horrified' by decision to end so-called 'hunger payments'

The initiative targets fuel poverty in private sector households.

'Affordable warmth' referral targets achieved

Editorial image.

Home heating oil cost: 'lowest price recorded in weeks'

CU Credit Union in Glengormley have signed up to participate in the oil stamp scheme.

Residents spread the cost of fuel payments

Oil prices are falling in Northern Ireland.

As Northern Ireland oil prices continue to fall, where are the best deals?

The Mayor, Alderman Noel Williams, with participants on the sustainable food education programme at Greenisland.

'Plot to Plate' sessions served up at football club

Emmy, The Greener Guru.

5 top tips for NI families wanting to go green on a budget

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Paul Bailie, CAP Debt Centre manager in Lisburn

How to preserve your relationship through money worries

firmus energy has announced its second tariff reduction this year.

Firmus energy announces second price reduction this year to NI customers

Budgeting and food shopping are covered during the sessions.

'Food Programme' being served up in association with community groups

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Antrim Area Hospital. Picture: Google

Court told parents shielded children from hospital patient's foul-mouthed tirade

easyJet has announced a base and network expansion in Northern Ireland including a ninth aircraft at Belfast International Airport creating around 40 local job opportunities. Picture: easyJet

easyJet announces expansion of its base and network in Northern Ireland

Motorists have been warned of possible delays in Moira. Picture: Pixabay

Moira traffic collision 'may lead to delays'