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Richard Wilson, left, who plans to pay an emotional tribute to his grandfather James Wilson in France.

Sunderland man defies cancer to pay homage to his grandfather

Gloria Stephenson was killed by e-bike rider Billy Stokoe.

The battle for justice for much-loved pensioner killed by e-bike rider

Billy Stokoe was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison.

Appeal launched to extend sentence of e-bike killer Billy Stokoe

Younger consumers are paying almost twice as much as pensioners when buying snacks.

Ad Feature Gen Z hit hardest by corner shop convenience pricing

Peter Johnson hit the jackpot

Sunderland pensioner hits the jackpot with £500,000 win

Teenager Billy Stokoe leaving South Tyneside Magistrates Court today (Tues) after being charged with a string of driving offences in relation to the death of pensioner Gloria Stephenson.

Teen charged with causing death of pensioner pictured leaving court

Ralph Redhead among some of the overflowing bins.

We don't have enough bins and I've had a mice infestation

Patricia Flett and Specsavers Washington's Penny Ransom

I went for an eye test and discovered I had two tumours

Left to right - Natasha Waddle, Richard Anderson, and David McBeth.

Pensioner, 95, injured trying to stop shoplifters as three jailed

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Martin Lewis: these pensioners should opt out of Winter Fuel Payments

“Top of the World”

Pensioner, 81, conquers 84-Mile Hadrian’s Wall for German Shepherd charity

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The 4 pensioner groups ineligible for this year's Winter Fuel Payment

Jailed: (left to right) Jay Ryan-Dee, 22, of Townsend Road, Sunderland, admitted robbery as well as possessing a knuckle duster and some cannabis he was carrying when arrested. He also pleaded guilty to an unrelated assault on an emergency worker and has been jailed for a total of two years and eight months.
Christopher Ryan-Dee, 21, of Toward Road, Sunderland, admitted robbery and has been jailed for 21 months.

Brothers jailed for robbing pensioner and leaving her with broken arm

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7 of the most overlooked ways over-60s can cut weekly bills

Pensioner captures amazing pics of dolphins off Northumberland coast

The zebra crossing on Fatfield Road where the incident took place.

Pensioner banned from roads after knocking over 81-year-old man
A 78-year-old woman has been fined and banned from driving after knocking over a fellow pensioner in Washington.
Gareth Crickmer

James Murdoch pleaded not guilty at Newcastle Crown Court.

Criminal who robbed a disabled pensioner had his little finger cut off

A statue has been unveiled as part of a campaign to highlight the issue of pensioner poverty this winter.

'Freezing and forgotten': Ice sculpture leads winter fuel cuts plea

Leo Smith who was still holding his own on the football pitch, aged 76 in 2000.

76 and still a star on the football pitch

A pensioner was seriously injured in an arson attack in Upperthorpe, Sheffield.

Watch: Pensioner had to be rescued from fire in suspected arson attack

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

A general view of Elbow Lane, Formby, where 96-year-old June Mills (insert) mounted the pavement in her Vauxhall Corsa and killed a pedestrian.

Watch: Woman, 96, leaves court after sentencing for killing pedestrian

A personal finance expert talks about what help is out there for the 10 million pensioners that won’t qualify for the winter fuel payments this year (Photo by Adobe Stock)

Alternative winter support payments if you're struggling with bills

The queue for the bus passes in Sunderland in 1980.

Sunderland in 1980, when bus passes were hard to get

Police on Raby Road at Tees Street where Terrence Carney sadly died. Picture by FRANK REID

Stabbed pensioner was ‘beloved’ husband, father and grandfather

Video footage captures the woman, believed to be in her 30s, smashing into 67-year-old Shirley Smith and knocking her to the ground.

Watch: Woman knocked down by e-scooter on kerb left 'badly injured'

Daughter and son-in-law stole dream home fund from pensioner Karon Kelly

Great-grandad, 78, to run Sunderland 10k in memory of wife

Crimefighting heroes, a pub in the news and a letter from the Queen - all in 1993.

When 30 heroes in pyjamas made the Sunderland headlines

Northumbria Police

Man arrested after alleged Armistice Day attack on pensioner

Newcastle Crown Court

Pensioner wrongly claimed £32,000 in benefits

Police are looking to speak to the dangerous bull-breed’s owner in relation to the horrifying incident.

Terrifying moment pensioner & pet labradoodle attacked by crazed dog

Thousands of pensioners could be missing out on Pension Credit worth £3,500 a year plus the £301 cost of living payment. There are just 10 days left to apply - check if you’re eligible and how to make a claim.

Pensioners have 10 days left to apply for boost worth £3,500 a year

Man drove without licence for 50 years

Man pulled over by police after driving without licence for 50 years

The property was bought by Gifford’s parents in 1921.

Woman sells her childhood home bought 102 years ago for £200

Martin Lewis has shared a ‘rule’ to help full and part-time workers save for their retirement

Martin Lewis explains ‘scary rule of thumb’ to save for pension

Jackson made over 7,000 phone calls to emergency services

Nuisance caller who made 7,000 calls to emergency services jailed

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Pensioner returns book 58 years late racking up £42k in late fees

Describing the latest discovery, hunter and beekeeper John de Carteret said it should be a warning to everyone.

Experts warn ‘killer’ Asian hornets are nesting in UK wardrobes

Peter Harris

Pensioner raises almost £15,000 for air ambulance through clothing collections

You would need to report to the DWP if you commence cohabitation and this will lead to a revision of your current benefits.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Pensioner will pay the price if 63-year-old partner moves in

make the application as soon as possible in order to make sure payment is received for your winter fuel bill.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Apply now to ensure you get Warm Home Discount award

Police have closed the road while a clean-up operation takes place.

Pensioner in a serious condition following collision on the A1231 roundabout

Norman Haswell went missing after leaving a bus at Heworth bus station and has since been found safe and well. Image copyright Google Maps.

Missing pensioner reunited with family through appeal

Traffic collision on Leechmere Road. Picture: Rachel Whellans.

Man left in 'life-threatening condition' after collision

The incident happened in North Road, Durham City. Picture: Google Maps.

Pensioner left in hospital with 'significant' head injuries after being hit by A...

Lesley said he could not believe the rate of the increase.

Utter bargain or a huge raise? What you said about Sunderland City Council's all...

He was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court.

Jailed: Pensioner sent to prison for 12 years after being found guilty of seriou...

John Hill, 78, was stuck in Park Lane Interchange public toilets for an hour

Pensioner, 78, trapped in Sunderland bus station toilet for an hour - he called ...

Millions of illegal cigarettes are flooding the market and undermining efforts to reduce smoking rates, according to the Local Government Association. Pic: Durham County Council/PA Wire.

Illegal cigarette sales are hampering efforts to cut smoking, say councils

A sleeve of illegal cigarettes which were found in Francis Farrelly's home.

Pensioner caught with over 100,000 illegal cigarettes is spared jail

The collision happened on the A167 on the outskirts of Durham. Image copyright Google Maps.

Pensioner dies after his motorcycle collides with barrier

The case is being heard at Teesside Crown Court.

Pensioner on trial charged with four rapes of woman and rape of a girl

John Black.

Pensioner missing from home is found safe and well

Raymond Henry Davidson, who died after an eight-hour wait for an ambulance to get to his Washington home in June 2017.

Pensioner dies at home after waiting more than eight hours for ambulance to arri...

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