Elderly woman killed in Fazakerley hit-and-run
An 81-year-old woman died after a hit-and-run in Liverpool. Police appeal for driver and dashcam footage. Call 0151 777 5747 with information.
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Urgent Search for Missing 79-Year-Old in Norwich
Norfolk Police launch urgent search for Jill Grint, 79, missing from Earlham. She was last seen with a walking stick and yellow bag. Public urged to help.
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.
Mum-of-three dies after painkiller misadventure
A Lancashire midwife and mother of three died from an accidental overdose of prescribed pain medication. The inquest heard how the combination of drugs led to fatal sedation.
Missing man's feet found on beaches 500 miles apart
The severed feet of Pawel Martyniak, 21, washed up in Sweden and Norfolk. An inquest could not determine his cause of death, revealing a history of severe depression and failed mental health care.
GPs failing frail elderly patients, watchdog finds
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.
Whitty: Infection care for elderly is 'hit and miss'
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.
Mum wakes in morgue after being declared dead
Olive Martin, 54, was mistakenly taken to a mortuary after a seizure. An inquest hears she showed 'signs of life' there before later dying. Read the full investigation.
Mum phoned 999 as daughter was stabbed to death
A 17-year-old girl died from multiple stab wounds in a Gwent home attack. Her mother called 999 during the assault. An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Crypto fraudster and wife tortured to death in UAE desert
A convicted Russian fraudster and his wife were forced to watch each other's torture in a UAE desert as kidnappers tried to access £380m in crypto. Read the full investigation.
Pilot used cocaine before fatal Sea World helicopter crash
An inquest hears the pilot of a Sea World helicopter was seen using cocaine the night before a crash that killed four. Read the shocking details of the investigation.
Elderly left in cold by faulty energy meter and poor service
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.
Banking helpline nightmare for the 'befuddled'
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.
Rebel Austrian nuns win stay in castle convent
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.
British father killed in Dubai jet ski crash
A British father was killed in a tragic jet ski accident in Dubai, witnessed by his girlfriend and their newborn baby. The family had moved for a 'better life'. Read the full story.
Inquest: 12-year-old failed before psychiatric unit death
An inquest finds 12-year-old Mia Lucas was failed on multiple levels before her death at a psychiatric unit. A rare, treatable condition was undiagnosed. Read the full investigation.
Girl, 5, dies four days after tonsillectomy, inquest hears
A five-year-old girl described as a 'magical little princess' died from a haemorrhage four days after a tonsillectomy at Royal Cornwall Hospital. Read the full inquest details.
UK Couple Detained in Iran, Son Criticises Government
The son of a British couple detained in Iran accuses the UK government of inaction. Lindsay and Craig Foreman from East Sussex face espionage charges they deny. Read their story and demand action.
Elderly couple's Whitby cliff suicide inquest concludes
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.
Free Bus Pass Age Rises to 67 from 2026
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.
Winter Fuel Payment 2025: Your £300 Guide
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.
Elderly man dies after Enfield post office attack
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.
Coroner delivers Wieambilla shooting findings
Queensland coroner releases findings into the Wieambilla police shooting that claimed three lives. Discover the investigation's crucial conclusions and recommendations.
Wieambilla Inquest: Video Reconstruction Revealed
A Queensland coroner's inquest into the Wieambilla terror attack reveals a video reconstruction of the murders of two police officers and a neighbour. Discover the evidence presented.
Police capsicum spray elderly man in care home
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.
Lancashire care home closure plans spark outrage
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.
Inquest opens into baby's death in XL bully attack
An inquest has opened into the death of nine-month-old Jonte William Bluck, who died from a compressive head injury after an XL bully attack in Monmouthshire. Follow the latest developments.
Mother: Prison treated daughter 'like a feral dog'
An inquest finds neglect contributed to the death of Alex Davies, 25, at HMP Styal. Her mother describes her treatment as being like a 'feral dog in a cage'.
Dame Jilly Cooper died after fall, inquest finds
An inquest concludes author Dame Jilly Cooper died from catastrophic head injuries after a fall at her Gloucestershire home. Read the full details.
Liam Payne Inquest Delayed Amid Ongoing Investigation
The inquest into former One Direction star Liam Payne's sudden death has been postponed as authorities await key medical reports, extending the wait for answers about the singer's tragic passing.
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