Consumer Services: "Debt affects all areas of your life"
As huge numbers of people are left in debt and councils are millions of pounds out of pocket, an investigation by ITV Tyne Tees and Border has revealed local authorities are chasing-up council tax arrears of £116m.
Debt charities say, despite a council tax freeze in many areas, people don't have the money to pay up. Matt Hartley is from the Consumer Credit Counselling service.
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SUNDAY: the latest in-depth 5 day forecast.
Overall, lots of cloud across the region today, but reasonably bright here and there and generally dry. Gusty for a time.
Helicopter debris search to begin
Experts scouring the wreckage of the helicopter crash in Gillingham, Norfolk will begin recovering crash debris today.
Sunday through the Border region.
Still breezy, gusts 30-40mph through eastern coastal areas.