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Fears for missing British pensioner in Costa del Sol

Concerns are mounting for missing British expat David Sillars, 73, who disappeared after leaving a bar in Manilva, Costa del Sol. Spanish police and locals have launched a major search operation.

Rogue Traders Jailed For £15k Pensioner Garden Scam

A ruthless gang of rogue traders who preyed on a vulnerable pensioner, leaving her garden in a 'terrible mess' and conning her out of £15,000, have been jailed. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.

Woman jailed for 'wicked' scam on dementia sufferer, 92

A deceitful woman has been sentenced to prison for a heartless con, stealing thousands from a 92-year-old dementia sufferer by posing as a carer. The judge condemned her 'evil' actions in a case that highlights the vulnerability of the elderly.

Pensioner's 5G mast health nightmare in Shropshire

A 74-year-old grandmother from Shropshire claims a newly erected 15m telecoms mast near her home has triggered a devastating health crisis, leaving her with chronic pain, nausea, and an inability to sleep, in a case igniting the 5G safety debate.

Ukrainian grandmother detained by FSB on bomb plot charges

Exclusive: A 70-year-old Ukrainian grandmother faces life imprisonment after being arrested by the FSB, accused of plotting to bomb a Russian railway. Her family insists she is an innocent pensioner caught in a geopolitical conflict.

CCTV: Scooter pensioner steals steaks after court let-off

Shocking CCTV footage reveals a pensioner on a mobility scooter brazenly stealing high-value steaks from a Tesco Express in Kent, just days after being let off for a similar offence. The audacious theft has sparked outrage and raised questions about justi

Murder charges after pensioner dies in house fire

A woman and a man have been remanded in custody, charged with the murder of a pensioner who died in a deliberately set house fire, alongside serious drug offences, in a shocking case that has rocked a local community.

Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Eligibility and Claim Guide

Millions of pensioners across the UK could be eligible for up to £600 in Winter Fuel Payments this year. Our comprehensive guide explains the new eligibility rules, payment amounts, and exactly how to claim this vital financial support to help with heatin

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.

Pensioner's pothole agony: Council denies shattered ankle claim

A 72-year-old man's life is turned upside down after a deep pothole in Westminster leaves him with a shattered ankle. Despite the severity of his injuries, the local council has shockingly rejected his compensation claim, sparking outrage over the state o

Pensioner on mobility scooter jailed for cocaine smuggling

A 63-year-old man from Kent, using a mobility scooter, has been sentenced to eight years for attempting to smuggle £1 million worth of cocaine from the Netherlands. Discover the shocking details of this sophisticated drug operation.

UK Woman Survives Serial Killer's Desert Attack

A British woman reveals her miraculous survival after being left for dead in the Arizona desert by a suspected serial killer, with severe neck wounds. Her incredible story of resilience and survival against all odds.

Fugitive ate protected tortoises to survive 7 years in bush

The astonishing true story of Dezi Freeman, Australia's modern-day bushman who survived seven years on the run in the wilderness by resorting to extreme measures, including eating protected Galapagos tortoises, echoing the infamous manhunt for Malcolm Nad

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