A Northumberland charity that provides a vital social hub to veterans and elderly people has seen its energy bills increase 'tenfold'.
Energy bills for the Ashington Veterans and Elders Institute, on Reiverdale Road, have soared from around £1,000 per year to £950 per month, forcing the committee to look at cost saving measures and new sources of funding.
Secretary Keith Green said the charity isn't at risk of closure but they have had to make some "pretty tough decisions".
