'I was an elderly woman and lonely - but one meeting changed all that' Monday, July 21, 2025 loneliness friendship elderly befriend wellbeing community socialconnection volunteering mentalhealth ageing When Effie, a pensioner and former nurse, first met Magdalena in November, neither could have predicted the profound impact their encounter would have. Despite their age difference, their weekly meetings have blossomed into a … Read More
Elderly Man Assaulted in Chard Alleyway as Police Appeal for Witnesses Sunday, June 22, 2025 assault somerset chard elderly police investigation witness cycling violence crime Police are urgently appealing for witnesses following a troubling assault on a man in his 70s in Chard, Somerset. The incident occurred around 4pm on Monday, April 28, in an alleyway connecting Poundstretchers and Coral, near … Read More
Elderly Driver Dies After Car Crashes Near Yeovil Friday, June 13, 2025 accident yeovil closworth fiatpanda crash fatality road safety police investigation elderly An elderly man has tragically died following a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday, June 11. At approximately 10:35 a.m., a white Fiat Panda was traveling along Sutton Hill in Closworth, near Yeovil, heading toward the A37 … Read More
Saltford’s Nonagenarian Dart Duo Inspire with Marathon Fundraiser for Macmillan Monday, May 19, 2025 saltford charity darts fundraiser macmillan elderly community carehome inspiration perseverance sport At the Barchester Kingfisher Lodge Care Home in Saltford, Bristol, two remarkable residents, Fred (94) and Doug (96), have shown that age is no barrier to making a difference. The spirited pair took on a darts marathon at the … Read More
Elderly Man Reported Missing in the Middle of the Night Friday, April 25, 2025 elderly missing night slippers search reported last seen assistance local authorities Residents in the local area are urged to be on the lookout for an elderly man who was last seen wearing slippers and has been reported missing. The man went missing in the early hours of the morning, prompting a search effort …
Glastonbury's Town Hall Lift Woes Continue Tuesday, April 22, 2025 glastonbury lift repair delay councillors visitors inconvenience elderly town hall maintenance staffing issues Glastonbury’s town hall lift continues to cause inconvenience as repair delays persist, leaving councillors and visitors, especially the elderly, with no choice but to climb the stairs. At a recent Glastonbury Town … Read More