Elderly

Rsv

'I thought mum just had a cold - days later she almost died'

Alice Hodges, an 82-year-old woman from Somerset, nearly lost her life after what seemed like a common cold rapidly escalated into a serious respiratory infection. In December 2024, Alice was diagnosed with respiratory …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Rsv

'I Thought Mum Just Had a Cold – Days Later She Nearly Died'

Alice Hodges, an 82-year-old woman from Somerset, faced a terrifying ordeal after what seemed like a mild cold rapidly turned into a severe illness. In December 2024, Alice contracted respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Bath

Elderly Man Assaulted by Woman with Dog Near Pulteney Bridge, Bath

An 80-year-old man was attacked and injured in Bath city centre on Saturday afternoon, February 21. The incident took place at approximately 3:45 pm on Argyle Street, close to the iconic Pulteney Bridge. According to Avon and …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Bath

Woman with Dog Assaults Elderly Man Near Pulteney Bridge in Bath

An 80-year-old man was assaulted and injured near a well-known Bath landmark in a troubling incident on Saturday afternoon. The attack took place around 3:45 pm on Argyle Street, close to the iconic Pulteney Bridge. Avon and …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Smothering

Man, 88, Avoids Jail After Smothering Wife of 60 Years

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 …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Assault

Man in His 70s Assaulted Outside Tesco in Bath

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 …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Housing

£5 Million Boost for Affordable Housing for Older Adults

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 …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read