Dad and son Trapped by Raac: ‘We’ll barricade the doors before we accept insulting house offer’
Mark Sweeney and his dad Michael say this is one Torry blow too far, and they won't go without a fight.
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North-east councils in race against time to spend ‘spare’ £20m before government snatches it back
Dad and son Trapped by Raac: ‘We’ll barricade the doors before we accept insulting house offer’
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ACC has acquired just 4 Raac houses so far: Meet one widow refusing to sell
Council boss hails ‘success’ of rehoming Torry Raac tenants – as homeowners hit by crisis still left in limbo
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Two ‘Torry quines’ both Trapped by Raac: ‘We’ve lost our love of life. Is it any wonder?’
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