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Share Tips for Organised Challenges in UK & Abroad
Got advice for taking on a charity trek or marathon? The Guardian wants your tips on training, fundraising, and logistics for organised challenges in the UK and overseas.
Foodie throws up after failing 9,000-calorie chilli challenge
A food enthusiast was left feeling 'sick as a dog' after attempting a mammoth 4kg chilli meal in a Devon steakhouse. Only three people have ever finished the £50 challenge. Read the full story.
Speed Eating Deaths: Two Choke in Food Contests
The tragic final moments of a man who choked on a giant doughnut, part of a spate of speed eating fatalities. Discover the hidden dangers of competitive eating.
83,655 pensioners miss out on £300 winter payment
A date quirk means 83,655 new state pensioners will miss out on a £300 Winter Fuel Payment despite a government U-turn. Discover the eligibility rules and energy-saving tips to stay warm.
Brit killed in Algarve tornado at holiday park
An 85-year-old British woman has died and dozens were injured after a tornado ripped through a Portuguese holiday campsite. Read the latest on the devastation.
Allsopp and Rosen in Freedom Pass row
TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp and author Michael Rosenberg debate the ethics of free travel for pensioners in a heated social media exchange. Discover the full story behind the controversy.
Robber guilty of murder after killing pensioner for groceries
Peter Augustine, 59, found guilty of murdering 87-year-old John Mackey in a violent robbery for his shopping. Read the full story of this harrowing London crime.
Simon Calder's perfect winter town for pensioners
Travel expert Simon Calder recommends the Portuguese town of Cascais for UK pensioners. Discover its 18C winter warmth, walkable charm, and easy access from Lisbon.
Paul Ogrady saves pensioner from care home eviction
Heartwarming story reveals how TV star Paul Ogrady intervened to save 89-year-old Betty Smith from being forced out of her home of 40 years after council care cuts threatened her independence.
Pensioner's 700-mile NHS charity walk: Cardiff to Edinburgh
76-year-old Philip Welsh from Cardiff embarks on an extraordinary 700-mile walking challenge to Edinburgh to raise vital funds for the NHS, battling health conditions and unpredictable weather along Britain's scenic routes.
Winter Fuel Payment 2025: Key Changes Revealed
Everything you need to know about Winter Fuel Payments for 2025 - including crucial deadline changes, eligibility rules, and payment amounts for pensioners facing rising energy costs.
Pensioner stabbed dead months after cancer all-clear
A 70-year-old man's joyful new lease on life after beating cancer was brutally cut short when he was fatally stabbed in his own home, as police launch murder investigation.
Murder probe after pensioner found dead in Norfolk
A murder investigation has been launched in Norfolk after an elderly man was discovered dead in his Dereham bungalow, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Pensioner murdered, body found in bag at home
A 67-year-old man was brutally murdered in his own home, with police discovering his body concealed in a bag. The investigation has revealed chilling details about the killer's movements, including purchases of cornflakes and cottage pie.
Pensioner critical after savage dog attack in Loftus home
A 79-year-old woman remains in critical condition after being savagely mauled by a dog in her Loftus home, prompting a major police investigation into the shocking incident.
Sunderland's 5,000-Calorie Breakfast Challenge Awaits
Dare to tackle the North East's most formidable breakfast challenge featuring 15 colossal components including full English, American pancakes and loaded hash browns.
Tasmania's retirement paradise faces economic crisis
The idyllic Australian island of Tasmania, long celebrated as the nation's premier retirement destination, faces an unprecedented economic storm that could shatter its peaceful reputation and leave pensioners vulnerable.
Pensioner beaten by thugs in vicious hammer attack
A 73-year-old man was brutally assaulted by a gang of four youths in a shocking daylight attack in London. The victim suffered multiple injuries including a broken arm and severe bruising after being targeted while walking through a park.
Pensioner withholds council tax over damaging speed humps
A defiant 73-year-old is withholding his council tax in protest against dangerous speed humps that he claims are destroying vehicles and making his street a 'nightmare' for residents. Discover why this pensioner is taking a stand against local authorities
Police impersonator jailed for elderly fraud scam
A cruel conman who impersonated a police officer to steal thousands from vulnerable pensioners has been jailed. Michael Dineen's sophisticated scam targeted elderly victims across the UK, leaving them financially and emotionally devastated.
Police impersonator steals from elderly widow in Cheshire
A cruel fraudster impersonating a police officer tricked his way into a pensioner's home in upmarket Cheshire, stealing cash and jewellery in a despicable distraction theft that has left the community reeling.
Winter Fuel Payment Warning: Thousands May Miss £600
Urgent alert for UK pensioners as new rules could leave many without crucial winter heating payments. Discover if you're affected and what action to take.
Britain's Poverty Paradox: Pensioners vs Children
New analysis reveals the stark political choice facing Britain: tackling pensioner poverty has come at the expense of children. Discover why our welfare system forces this impossible decision and what it means for the nation's future.
Radio hosts' gross toilet paper challenge divides listeners
Australian radio hosts Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little push boundaries with their revolting new challenge that's taking social media by storm. Discover the messy details that have listeners both horrified and entertained.
Pensioners: Claim Your £600 Winter Heating Payment
Elderly Britons receiving certain benefits may qualify for significant winter heating payments worth up to £600. Discover if you're eligible for this crucial financial support.
Pensioner evicted from BBC Ghosts filming location
A 71-year-old pensioner has been forcibly removed from his home of many years on the West Sussex estate where the hit BBC comedy 'Ghosts' is filmed, amid allegations the property owners are prioritising lucrative holiday rentals over long-term tenants.
Four women devour £300 McDonald's feast in challenge
Watch in amazement as four women conquer a massive £300 McDonald's order featuring 120 chicken nuggets, 40 burgers, and endless sides in ultimate food challenge.
UK Freebies & Discounts Guide for Over-60s
Discover the comprehensive list of money-saving perks, freebies and exclusive discounts available to people aged 60 and above across the United Kingdom.
Boy, 12, dies after attempting dangerous TikTok challenge
A family is in mourning after their 12-year-old son died from catastrophic injuries sustained while attempting a viral TikTok challenge that encourages participants to choke themselves until unconscious.
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