Family 'forced' to leave home after sectarian attack

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A family have been 'forced' to leave their Waterside home after a sectarian attack. They say those behind the attack on their home, which was adapted for their son's wheelchair, are 'cowards.' The government has announced a 15% discount on business rates for pubs and music venues in England. Local SDLP MLA Sinead McLaughlin has called for a similar support package for the hospitality industry in Northern Ireland which is facing a huge hike in rates. The politician tells North West Today one Derry hotel faces an 86% increase in rates and people in the industry locally are fearing for their business' future.