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Sign Of The Times For Dawn Cab In Morpeth
31 January, 2012The DAWN Citizens Advice Bureau in Morpeth has unveiled new signage aimed at increasing its presence in the town - and announced plans to open for twice as long to cope with an increased demand for its services.
moreBlyth Residents Facing Debt Or Legal Issues Shouldn’t Suffer Alone, Warns Advice Expert
23 January, 2012The Chief Executive of a telephone advice service is urging anyone from Blyth struggling with legal or financial problems to pick up the phone and join the hundreds of people from the town who have already turned their lives around by asking for help.
moreMorpeth Cab Searches For Volunteers
18 January, 2012A popular Northumberland Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) expected to be inundated with requests for free debt advice throughout 2012 is looking for volunteers to help with demand.
moreAvoid New Year Debt Problems
5 January, 2012A Northumberland debt advice expert is warning those left financially vulnerable by the festive season to use extreme caution when dealing with companies offering commercial debt management services or payday loans.
moreDon’t Overspend This Christmas
12 December, 2011A North East telephone advice service has urged people in the region not to spend beyond their means this Christmas – or risk facing a debt hangover once the celebrations are over.
moreCitizens Advice Christmas Top Tips
12 December, 2011Citizens Advice has issued its ten top tips to help people stay in the black this Christmas.
moreWorkplace Bullying Victims Must Speak Up
17 November, 2011Stress caused by the challenging economic climate is no excuse for physical or verbal abuse in the workplace, according to the chief executive of a leading North East advice service.
morePayday Loans Bring More Than Just Short-term Credit
13 October, 2011As household budgets continue to shrink and the cost of living soars, a North East debt advice expert is urging people not to rely on payday loans to cover monthly bills.
moreVolunteers Prove Their Dedication In Helping Others
4 October, 2011As the pressure on free legal and consumer advice services continues to grow across Northumberland two volunteers have been praised for their startling commitment to help people resolve their problems.
moreDon’t Suffer In Silence If Struggling With Redundancy
15 September, 2011The chief executive of a North East-based advice service has urged people not to struggle alone after it was announced this week that unemployment in the UK has rocketed by 80,000 in just three months – with almost a quarter of the increase attributed to the North East of England.
moreReaching The Rural Parts Other Legal Advisors Can’t Reach
12 September, 2011Free legal advice is closer than ever to people living in rural communities in Northumberland and Cumbria, thanks to high-tech video phone advice booths installed by a leading Northern legal advice service.
moreRogue Landlords On The Rise As Rental Market Grows
23 August, 2011The booming buy-to-let market is leaving more North East house tenants than ever before at risk of rogue landlords’ underhand tactics, says the chief executive of a specialist telephone advice line.
moreNew Recruit For Northern Advice Service Facing Changing Times
19 July, 2011A leading Northumberland telephone advice service has welcomed an experienced legal advice professional as its new Contracts and Relationship Manager, to support the organisation as it continues to evolve.
moreDebt Advice Service Warns Fuel Poverty Could Rocket
16 July, 2011The number of people living in fuel poverty in the North East could rocket. The latest Government figures published in July have revealed that more than 20 per cent of households – around 5.5m – were spending more than 10 per cent of their annual income on keeping warm in 2009.
moreAdvice Expert Advises Caution Over Debt Management Firms
16 June, 2011People struggling financially should continue to approach commercial debt management services with extreme caution whilst the Office of Fair Trading works to tighten up the industry, according to the chief executive of DAWN Advice.
moreTelephone Advice: Creating A Lifeline For Struggling Northumbrians
17 February, 2011A new telephone advice line for Northumberland residents has been inundated with calls since its launch last October as the region continues to battle through harsh times.
moreLocal Talent Continues To Deliver For Dawn
14 February, 2011DAWN Advice has unveiled its new Contracts Delivery Manager as it continues to reward loyalty and home-grown talent.
moreShock At Rocketing Morpeth Flood Premiums
27 January, 2011Liz Chadwick has expressed her disgust at rocketing flood insurance premiums for Morpeth residents.
moreSingle Port Of Call For Free Legal Advice In Northumberland
18 October, 2010Free legal advice is just a phone call away for thousands of Northumberland residents thanks to the launch of a new telephone advice line by the leading charity DAWN Advice.
moreTrainee Solicitor Goes The Distance For Air Ambulance
24 September, 2010A Northumberland trainee solicitor is going the extra mile – or 110 – to help support the Great North Air Ambulance (GNAA).
moreDawn Cab Aims For The Sky To Celebrate 70 Years
1 August, 2010As the country’s Citizens Advice Service came together to celebrate 70 years of outstanding service, a former north east resident sky-dived 15,000 feet to raise funds for DAWN CAB.
moreWarning Of Potential Domestic Abuse Rises
16 July, 2010DAWN Advice has warned the World Cup could be responsible for a rise in domestic abuse and is urging victims not to suffer in silence.
moreWorld Cup Support For Domestic Abuse Victims
15 June, 2010As England's World Cup Campaign steps up the Association of Chief Police Officers (Acpo) has warned the country faces an increased risk of domestic violence as the eagerly awaited tournament continues.
moreLeading Lights Offer Affordable Credit In Rural Areas
7 June, 2010Levels of personal debt in rural areas could reach critical levels with more people turning to loan sharks unless more affordable credit is made available Liz Chadwick has warned.
moreIt All Adds Up For New Finance Officer
1 June, 2010DAWN Advice has welcomed Alistair Hayter-Dalgliesh as its new Finance Officer. Alistair, 38, from Amble, will manage payroll, cash flow and budgets as well as introducing a robust set of new financial procedures.
moreProject Raises Over £500,000 For Cancer Sufferers
14 May, 2010Crippling financial pressures faced by people living with cancer in Morpeth have been lifted thanks to the town’s Citizens Advice Bureau.
moreFunding Boost Helps More In Financial Crisis
8 April, 2010DAWN Advice Citizens Advice Bureau is expanding its debt advice service to meet increased demand as a result of the recession.
more£1.5m Project Advances Debt Support
8 February, 2010DAWN Advice is working to further improve debt services across North East and Cumbria through its role in an innovative new £1.5million advice project.
moreSave Now To Reap Rewards Later
29 January, 2010As many families are still feeling the pinch after Christmas a north east telephone advice service is advising people to begin looking ahead now and start saving for the year ahead.
moreDawn Attracts Top Local Talent
25 January, 2010Northumberland-based social enterprise, DAWN Advice has made an excellent start to the new year, as it welcomes one of the region’s leading solicitors to its team - Emma Davidson, 37.
moreCharity Warns Domestic Abuse Victims To Seek Help
22 December, 2009The chief executive of a north east telephone advice service says numbers of domestic abuse cases could increase as temperatures plummet this winter.
moreFestive Warning From North East Charity
1 December, 2009Financial experts from Northumberland-based social enterprise DAWN Advice are warning against the dangers of sacrificing their festive feelings to unscrupulous loan sharks this Christmas.
moreNorthumberland Advice Services Receives £150k Boost
30 November, 2009Northumberland advice services will receive a £150,000 boost as DAWN Advice launches a new scheme under the social enterprise's Charitable Reserves programme.
moreNorth East Charity Backs Local Talent
8 October, 2009A Northumberland social enterprise is reaping the benefits of its support of local talent - and is urging the region's other employers to follow suit.
moreDawn Moves Into Environmental Warm Zone
6 October, 2009Leading North East social enterprise DAWN Advice has teamed up with Northumberland Warm Zone to help the region's worst-off families save money and energy this winter.
moreDawn Appoints New Staff Member
28 September, 2009Successful social enterprise DAWN Advice has appointed new staff member, Tony Errington as the charity's Support Services Manager.
moreHealthy Attitudes Mean Healthy Workforce
8 September, 2009A north east Chief Executive is urging more employers to consider the well-being of their staff after taking part in a regional health initiative and seeing the results for herself.
moreDawn Advice Says Advice Services Must Adapt
4 September, 2009DAWN Advice, a leading north east social enterprise, says the UK’s network of support services must adapt to meet the needs of a changing society.
moreHelp Service Expands Debt Team
28 August, 2009DAWN Advice is hoping to help people through tough times by expanding its debt advice team.
moreHousing Expert Gives Helping Hand
28 July, 2009Help is at hand for people in Northumberland with housing problems after North East charity, DAWN Advice recruited Tessa Crowe - a specialist solicitor - to its head office in Seaton Burn.
moreFlood Victims Welcome Advice Bureau Rescue
22 July, 2009Morpeth residents left devastated following the 2008 flash floods have praised the support they received from their local advice bureau and are relieved the service will now continue.
moreExtra Support For Northumberland Employees
20 July, 2009Northumberland-based charity, DAWN Advice is urging the region’s businesses to offer employees additional support as the North East continues to fight through the recession.
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- Unemployment Figures Grow As Spending Cuts Bite
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