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- Charities in Northumberland, Cumbria, and County Durham urge residents to keep heating on as prices rise.
- Heating fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and oil have doubled in price.
- Emma Spry of UTASS emphasized warmth during cold spring months.
- The government says it has acted to support those at risk with extra funds.
- It will distribute £53 million through the Crisis and Resilience Fund starting April 1.
