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Radio Ulster,13 Jun 2026,56 mins

No phone line leaves 90 year old without a lifeline

Consumer Fight Back

Available for 29 days

Problems with a landline switch still not up and running after nearly two months leaves one 90 year old feeling isolated and frustrated... Following scenes of civil unrest this week we look at where you can turn to for support if damage has been caused to your property. The social housing waiting list now has over 50,000 people on it - the prospects may seem bleak but we discuss the practical steps of applying. Sales of new diesel cars are down and electric vehicle sales are up. We ask what incentives are available if you want to buy an electric car? And we find out about the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust - a charity which aims to alleviate the financial hardship families face when bringing a loved one home, if they die abroad. It’s a service no one ever wants to need, but thousands across Ireland have relied on. And if you’ve got a story or an experience you’d like to share, you can get in touch - just email cfb@bbc.co.uk.

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