Organisations in Newcastle are cracking down on begging in the city centre. Is there really 'no need to beg', as the campaign tells us?
B&Bs are increasingly being used to house homeless families. Samantha Spowart investigates how one North East city is bucking that trend.
For those who are homeless, a world of mental health problems and substance abuse can become a vicious circle of hopelessness.
For young people leaving care, homelessness can often follow. One young man's story gives an insight into life after care.
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