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Depher CIC, founded by Burnley plumber James Anderson, went viral in 2019 for helping vulnerable people to access free plumbing.

Ann and Keith Hartley, aged 71 and 74 respectively, have had boiler issues for nine years and now face soaring living costs.

James Anderson became an internet sensation after fixing vulnerable customers’ boilers for free but he says he is now ‘scared’ about the future.

Sole traders such as taxi drivers, plumbers and electricians who have lost work due to the coronavirus pandemic can now apply for up to 1,000 euro in grant aid to help with their business costs.

DARREN McCurry is hopping around Edendork field like a dog in heat.

James Anderson’s selfless efforts went viral earlier this year, and now he is aiming to raise £30,000 to help elderly and disabled people this winter.

James Anderson is hoping to take the movement nationwide after a whirlwind week.

A receipt posted online read: ‘No charge for this lady under any circumstances’.

“Oh no – I can’t possibly go,” my mother used to say, turning down yet another invitation to a morning’s shopping, lunch out or a matinée at the pictures, “ – you see I’m waiting for The Man.

AT the onset of the economic downturn, Donegal plumber Kieran McCormack was left without work and few prospects.