It took six years to receive my late fathers premium bonds

People struggling with high heating bills and other cost-of-living pressures are being encouraged to use a series of “Warm Welcome” spaces this winter. More than 20 places across North Tyneside, including community hubs, libraries and churches, are taking part in the scheme, which also sees free food and drink offered alongside a range of activities….

Lauren Entwhistle, who also has two children, has experienced those financial pressures herself. After struggling with postnatal depression and managing her finances, she turned to Atlas Women’s Centre in Lisburn for support. Part of a network of women’s centre across Northern Ireland, she said the Atlas Women’s Centre helped put her back together. Now she…