An 81-year-old yachtsman is recovering after a dramatic two-day rescue from his stricken vessel in the treacherous Bay of Biscay. The UK coastguard and Spanish authorities coordinated the complex long-range operation.
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.
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
Marine experts issue urgent warning to sailors after a pod of aggressive orcas rams and sinks a 50ft yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar. The latest in a series of alarming encounters between killer whales and vessels in the region.
Mariners along Spain's coast are facing a new and terrifying threat as pods of aggressive killer whales have shifted their attacks from deep waters into shockingly shallow bays, prompting urgent safety warnings to avoid sailing altogether.
A British sailor has died following a severe head injury aboard the luxury superyacht 'Dream' in Antigua. The maritime community is in mourning as authorities investigate the tragic incident.
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.
A shocking love triangle among senior citizens ends in tragedy as a 74-year-old man shoots his wife and her alleged lover before turning the gun on himself.
The UK faces a severe heatwave with health alerts activated, particularly affecting the elderly and vulnerable. Authorities urge caution as temperatures climb.
Growing calls for a maximum driving age as experts highlight safety risks for elderly motorists. Could new regulations be on the horizon?
A quiet Melbourne suburb is left in shock after an elderly woman was discovered dead in her Mount Waverley home. Police are treating the case as a homicide.
A 71-year-old woman was discovered deceased in her Florida home with a Yahoo email account left open on her computer, sparking a police investigation into the unexplained death.
An 80-year-old man defied the odds after surviving a terrifying 40ft fall from a cliff in Westminster. Emergency services performed a daring rescue, airlifting him to safety with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
A former Commonwealth Bank employee in Australia has been sentenced to prison for defrauding elderly clients out of £1.2 million. Read the shocking details of his elaborate scam.
The UK government is considering introducing compulsory eye tests for elderly drivers. How will this impact road safety and motorists?
A 90-year-old priest was violently assaulted inside his own church, leaving the community in shock. Police are investigating the horrific incident.
New proposals suggest drivers aged 70 and above must undergo mandatory eye tests every three years or risk losing their licence. Find out how this could impact you.
Leading UK charities raise alarm as older adults are systematically excluded from clinical trials and medical research, risking age-based healthcare inequality.
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.
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.
A 72-year-old woman has mysteriously disappeared following a car crash in Westminster, leaving authorities baffled and loved ones desperate for answers.
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.
Susan Rhodes, 72, disappeared following a car collision in West Sussex, leaving authorities and loved ones desperate for answers.
An 81-year-old motorist accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, crashing into a retired couple in a shocking incident. Read the full details.
A new report by UnitedHealth highlights a concerning surge in hospital admissions from nursing homes, raising questions about elderly care standards.
An elderly driver accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, causing a fatal collision with a pedestrian. The inquest reveals shocking details.
A vulnerable elderly woman and her son have been stuck in a Travelodge for weeks after being evicted from their home, highlighting the UK's growing housing crisis.
Judith Pearson, an 82-year-old resident of Mosman, is battling eviction after council officials claim her home renovations breach regulations. The case has sparked outrage among locals.