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Murder Investigation Launched After Elderly Woman Dies Following Assault in Devizes Flat Thursday, December 25, 2025 murder assault investigation wiltshire devizes police crime arrest elderly christmas An elderly woman, believed to be in her 80s, has tragically died following a serious assault inside a flat on Keepers Road in Devizes, Wiltshire, police confirmed. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately … Read More
Man, 88, Avoids Jail After Smothering Wife of 60 Years Friday, December 19, 2025 smothering elderly bath supervision medicaltreatment suicideattempt homicide court familytragedy mercy An 88-year-old man has been spared prison after smothering his wife to death in their home in Bath. William Haxworth, who was 87 at the time of the incident, killed his wife of over 60 years, Delia Haxworth, before … Read More
Elderly Husband Who Smothered Wife to Death Receives Supervision Order Friday, December 19, 2025 homicide elderly court bath supervision illness mercy mentalhealth crime tragedy An 88-year-old man, William Haxworth, has been spared a prison sentence after smothering his wife, Delia Haxworth, in their Bath home last year. The couple had shared over six decades of marriage before this tragic event … Read More
Man in His 70s Assaulted Outside Tesco in Bath Thursday, December 18, 2025 assault bath tesco e-scooter police witness investigation fromeroad elderly crime A man in his 70s was punched in the face during an altercation on Frome Road, near Tesco Express in Bath. Avon and Somerset Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 1:30 pm on Thursday, November 27. The victim … Read More
£5 Million Boost for Affordable Housing for Older Adults Sunday, December 14, 2025 housing almshouses charity elderly affordable community bath pensions refurbishment investment In response to the escalating housing crisis, St John’s Foundation—a charity with over 850 years of community service—announces a major £5 million investment dedicated to building and upgrading affordable housing for older … Read More