88-year-old veteran gets £1.3m to retire after viral story
An 88-year-old army veteran forced to work five days a week will finally retire after strangers donated over £1.3 million. Read the heartwarming story of community support.
An 88-year-old army veteran forced to work five days a week will finally retire after strangers donated over £1.3 million. Read the heartwarming story of community support.
Playwright and actor Jeremy O Harris, known for 'Emily in Paris', has been held in Japan for 18 days after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn the details and potential consequences.
A National Audit Office report reveals GPs are struggling to provide adequate care for older people with frailty, with only 18% assessed for fall risk. Experts blame workload pressures.
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty calls for more research to prevent and manage infections in older adults, highlighting risks from sepsis to dementia. Read his urgent report.
An 18-year-old from West London is in custody after a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Chatham. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
A British military instructor from Dunfermline has been detained in Ukraine, accused of spying for Russia and plotting assassinations. Read the full details of the shocking case.
A tip to police led to the arrest of a suspect in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Andrew Witty. The incident occurred outside his home in Greenwich, Connecticut.
A former British soldier has been detained in Ukraine, accused of spying for Russia's FSB and involvement in assassinations. Read the full investigation details.
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport over a non-recent allegation of attempted rape. He has been bailed until February 2026. Read the latest details.
An elderly woman in Stafford was left without heating due to a faulty British Gas prepayment meter, highlighting systemic customer service failures across UK energy suppliers, including billing errors and threats to minors.
Guardian columnist Tim Dowling recounts his frustrating ordeal with a bank helpline that mistakenly identified him as elderly and confused. A cautionary tale for anyone navigating automated customer service.
A British national was detained in Lebanon for allegedly spying for Israel after photographing defence ministry. Released after 12 days with UK Foreign Office support.
Three octogenarian nuns who defied church orders to return to their Austrian convent have been granted a reprieve. Discover their inspiring story of faith and defiance.
Two National Guard soldiers targeted in shooting near Farragut Metro station, just one mile from White House. Suspect in custody as security services respond. Breaking news updates.
A 22-year-old Croydon man is in custody after a stabbing during a large fight near Warlingham Green. Police confirm no further risk to the public. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after a 16-year-old was shot on London Road in Sheffield. The victim remains in a critical condition. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
Three men have been arrested after a gang attacked a couple in a Rome park, forcing the boyfriend to watch as they raped his fiancée. Police continue to search for other suspects.
An inquest hears how David and Susan Jeffcock, a devoted elderly couple, ended their lives together at Whitby Abbey. Discover the full story behind this tragic pact.
Elderly residents in England will wait until 67 for a free bus pass from 2026, aligning with the State Pension age change. Discover the impact and local authority options.
A 68-year-old motorist was arrested after a collision killed a cyclist, 34, on Old Kent Road. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. Call 101 with information.
Discover how you can legally spend your 2025 Winter Fuel Payment. This £300 DWP allowance offers flexible spending choices beyond energy bills for older Britons.
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 50s was found deceased at a property in Swindon. Follow for live updates.
A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a property in Swindon. Police are investigating and have asked the public not to speculate online.
Jalal Shah, 76, died after being robbed at a cash machine in Ponders End. A 40-year-old man has been charged. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
NSW police deployed capsicum spray on an 87-year-old man allegedly armed with a metal ornament at a Sydney nursing home. The incident is under review.
A DoorDash driver who filmed a half-naked customer and posted it on TikTok faces felony charges and up to eight years in prison. Read the full investigation details.
Two Indiana high school students accidentally consumed THC-infused sweets allegedly left out by their teacher. The educator now faces multiple criminal charges as the school launches an internal investigation.
Elderly residents at Woodlands care home face eviction as Reform-led council consults on closures. Families describe the proposal as 'cruel' and warn of devastating human cost.
A 17-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being hit by a car in Thamesmead. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and vehicle theft. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
April Windsor's drug arrest in Emmerdale puts her in grave danger as criminal mastermind Celia Daniels loses patience. Will Bob keep her secret from Marlon?