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Woman, 88, moved 121km due to aged care shortage

An 88-year-old woman broke her neck and three other bones, then had to move 121km from family after selling her home for aged care. Queensland's crisis sees 1,100 stuck in hospitals.

Lady Newlove, victims' commissioner, dies aged 63

Helen Newlove transformed personal tragedy into powerful advocacy for crime victims, becoming Victims' Commissioner and Conservative peer. Her legacy includes the 2024 Victims and Prisoners Act.

Victims' Commissioner Helen Newlove dies aged 63

Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, has passed away following a short illness. The fierce campaigner for victims' rights transformed the role. Read her powerful story.

Victims' Commissioner Baroness Newlove Dies at 63

Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, has died after a short illness. A passionate advocate for victims' rights, her legacy transformed the role. Our thoughts are with her family.

Gran loses £12k in Lamborghini project collapse

An elderly grandmother's dream investment in a luxury car restoration scheme has left her facing devastating losses as the company behind the ambitious project goes into administration.

Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners

Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Timeshare tyrants' £28m scam funded luxury lifestyle

Exclusive investigation reveals how a ruthless couple conned elderly victims out of £28 million in Britain's biggest timeshare scam, funding a lifestyle of luxury art, private jets and Hampshire mansions.

Downsizing Guide for Elderly Parents

Expert advice from Age UK on navigating the emotional and practical challenges of downsizing for elderly parents. Discover stress-reduction strategies, decluttering tips, and financial considerations.

Country Club Manager Accused of £400K Embezzlement

Hunter Nadeau, former manager of a prestigious New Hampshire country club, faces serious fraud charges after allegedly embezzling nearly half a million dollars from elderly members through unauthorised credit card charges.

Benn: Troubles Legacy Act 'Completely Failed'

Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn delivers a scathing assessment of the UK's new Troubles legacy legislation, branding it a failure that betrays victims and risks legal chaos. Exclusive analysis.

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.

SNP's Soft Justice: Sex Offenders Dodge Prison Sentences

Exclusive investigation reveals a crisis in Scotland's justice system under the SNP, with hundreds of serious sexual offenders avoiding prison sentences. Victims' groups express outrage as data shows a pattern of lenient sentencing.

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