Great-Grandmother's £2,000 Mural Creates Dream Garden
Muriel Baker, 94, has a stunning mural garden she doesn't need to weed. The Somerset great-grandmother's solution brings joy to passers-by. Discover her heartwarming story.
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Woman, 88, moved 121km due to aged care shortage
An 88-year-old woman broke her neck and three other bones, then had to move 121km from family after selling her home for aged care. Queensland's crisis sees 1,100 stuck in hospitals.
Gardener charged in death of elderly Navy captain
Jason Easson faces manslaughter charges after alleged assault on 86-year-old Marcia Chalmers at her Glebe home. The former Royal Australian Navy captain died after a week in hospital.
Royal gardener's perfect Christmas tree date revealed
King Charles' former gardener Jack Stooks shares expert tips for keeping your Christmas tree fresh, including the ideal date to put it up and where to avoid placing it.
Paralysed gardener loses £1m High Court claim
A professional gardener left paralysed after a devastating fall from a ladder while tree-cutting has lost his £1 million High Court claim in a heartbreaking legal ruling that highlights the dangers of gardening work.
Grandma found dead after care home disappearance
Heartbreaking story of 83-year-old Jeanette Stone who wandered from her care facility and was later discovered deceased in a neighbour's garden, sparking urgent safety reviews.
Landowner and wife cleared in gardener's quad bike death
Wealthy landowner Charles Wainwright and ex-ballerina wife cleared of manslaughter after gardener crushed by quad bike on their Gloucestershire estate. Court delivers emotional verdict.
Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners
Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.
Downsizing Guide for Elderly Parents
Expert advice from Age UK on navigating the emotional and practical challenges of downsizing for elderly parents. Discover stress-reduction strategies, decluttering tips, and financial considerations.
Gardener crushed by quad bike on £2.5m estate
A gardener suffered life-changing injuries when he was crushed by a quad bike while spraying weedkiller without proper safety equipment or training on a wealthy couple's country estate, a court has been told.
NHS hip fracture crisis puts elderly patients at risk
Exclusive investigation reveals how delayed hip fracture surgeries are costing lives and burdening taxpayers with millions in avoidable NHS costs. Senior doctors demand urgent government action.
Australia's Aged Care Crisis: Human Cost Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating human impact of Australia's failing aged care system, with Greens Senator Penny Allman-Payne demanding urgent government action.
Elderly couple dead for months without coroner investigation
An elderly couple lay undiscovered for months in their London home due to coroner service delays, raising serious questions about elderly care and public service failures.
Gardener electrocuted by hidden substation wire sues energy firm
A landscape gardener suffered life-changing injuries when he accidentally sliced through a live electricity cable while pruning a hedge. The 11,000-volt shock left him with severe burns and ongoing health issues. He's now taking legal action against Scott
Child attacks elderly worker in Kansas City store
Disturbing video captures a young child brutally assaulting a 70-year-old shop worker while adults watch in Kansas City convenience store. Police investigation underway.
Pensioner deliberately rams car into elderly neighbour
Disturbing footage captures the moment a 73-year-old man intentionally reverses his car into his 71-year-old neighbour during a petty dispute over parking in a quiet residential street. The victim was hospitalised with serious injuries.
Britain's Elderly Care Crisis: When Will Politicians Act?
As the UK's aged care system reaches breaking point, families and carers are demanding urgent political action. This investigation reveals why meaningful reform is being delayed and what must change.
Expert's 5-Minute Trick to Fix a Bumpy Autumn Lawn
Struggling with a lumpy, uneven lawn? A top gardener shares a simple, free trick using a common household item to transform your garden in minutes. Perfect for UK autumn lawns.
Carer jailed for stealing £10k from vulnerable pensioner
A deceitful carer from Stoke-on-Trent has been sentenced to prison after systematically defrauding a frail 85-year-old woman of her life savings. Discover the full story of this gross breach of trust.
Elderly Appetite Loss: Causes & Solutions
A sudden loss of appetite in older adults is a critical warning sign. This comprehensive guide reveals the medical, social, and psychological causes behind this common issue in the UK's ageing population and provides actionable advice for concerned famili
Elderly Surrey woman loses £1,700 life savings in courier scam
A vulnerable 84-year-old woman from Surrey was conned out of her entire savings by sophisticated fraudsters posing as police officers in a devastating courier scam that highlights the rising threat to elderly residents.
Gardeners Face Jail for Common Plant in UK
A shocking law hidden in the Anti-Social Behaviour Act could see British gardeners facing severe penalties, including jail time, for cultivating a specific invasive plant species. Discover the plant you must avoid and how to identify it.
Pro Gardener's Top Plants for 2024
Discover the top plants recommended by a professional gardener to transform your garden into a stunning oasis this year.
King Charles's gardener summoned to Highgrove estate
The head gardener of King Charles's beloved Highgrove estate has been unexpectedly summoned, sparking rumours of tension within the royal household.
Iran's 'Black Widow' Faces Death for 11 Poisonings
A 56-year-old Iranian woman, dubbed the 'Black Widow', is on trial for allegedly poisoning 11 elderly husbands. She now faces the death penalty in a shocking case that has gripped the nation.
Bomb scare over gardener's Welsh accent misunderstanding
A gardener's harmless remark about planting 'bombs' (Welsh for flower bulbs) sparked a bomb scare due to his thick Welsh accent. Read how this linguistic mix-up led to a full-scale police response.
Police knew of threats before elderly man's murder - daughter
An 80-year-old man was beaten to death by racist teenage thugs despite police having prior intelligence about the threat, his devastated daughter reveals.
Elderly woman vanishes after car crash in Westminster
A 72-year-old woman has mysteriously disappeared following a car crash in Westminster, leaving authorities baffled and loved ones desperate for answers.
Carer dodges jail for TikTok stunt on dementia patient
A care worker has dodged prison after filming herself performing a TikTok dance on an elderly dementia patient without consent. The disturbing incident has sparked outrage.
Elderly woman vanishes after West Sussex car crash
Susan Rhodes, 72, disappeared following a car collision in West Sussex, leaving authorities and loved ones desperate for answers.
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