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The entrance to Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum workers call for pension swap proposal to be dropped

Teaching assistant and nursery nurse, Julie Smith, with some of the children at the school.

Retiring Julie going to miss children "immensely" after 42 years

Plum Plan helps users to narrow down their options from the range of financial products available and provides suggestions about how they might allocate their money tax-efficiently

Ad Feature Plum launches AI-powered money guidance

Brothers Richard and Dom Ord are taking on one of their favourite haunts, The Village Cafe in Whitburn

We're 'proud' to take on Whitburn's historic Village Cafe

(left to right) Stagecoach North East Managing Director Steve Walker, retiring bus stalwart Kevin Moses, and Sunderland Operations Manager David Wakefield.

Bus driver Kevin parks his bus for final time after 30 years service

Ex-Sunderland, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest man confirms retirement after nearly 500 games

Ex-Sunderland and Newcastle man confirms retirement after 500 games

Ex-Sunderland, Rangers, Russia and South Korea manager steps down ahead of 2026 World Cup

Ex-Sunderland and Rangers manager steps down ahead of World Cup

McLaughlin spent half a season at Fleetwood in League One, after leaving Sunderland in 2021. The defender then retired from football and works as an emerging talent scouting manager for the City Football Group.

Ex-Sunderland player bags new MLS role ahead of AoL departure

'Very hard' – Reinildo Mandava opens up on Sunderland decision and explains cold-weather choice

Reinildo opens up on tough decision and explains cold-weather choice

Margaret Keeler being presented with her long service medal and certificate from Chief Constable Rachel Bacon.

Fingerprint expert retires after 40 years helping to catch criminals

Reinildo Mandava sends 9-word message to Sunderland fans after international retirement announcement

Reinildo sends message to fans after international retirement

Phil Taylor, 65 was just 19 when he became the Metro's youngest ever driver. He is now retiring.

I was the Metro's youngest ever driver in the 80s, now I'm retiring

'Time to listen to my body' – Sunderland player retires from international football after injury battle

Sunderland man retires from international football after injury battle

27 per cent of Gen Z want to invest their pensions into experiences rather than possessions.

Gen Z dream of a retirement filled with travel and holiday homes

Gill Mason, centre, with Kevin Ball and headteacher Lianne Peart.

Retiring school member of staff thrilled after visit from SAFC legend

Purple Bricks

2-bed Sunderland flat has a private rooftop garden: Take a look!
You just have to join me for a virtual tour of a Sunderland split-level apartment with all sorts of attractions.
Chris Cordner

Ex-Sunderland and Middlesbrough striker defies retirement advice after horrific injury as comeback begins

Ex-Sunderland striker defies retirement advice after horrific injury

Hans de Roon moved from Rotterdam to Roker to be nearer his beloved club.

The Dutch superfan who swapped Netherlands for a life in Sunderland

Benny Cooney at his fruit and veg stall in Sunderland city centre

End of an era as well-known Sunderland fruit and veg grocer retires

State Pension rises could push retirees over the tax-free threshold by 2027 (Photo: Pexels)

Your rising State Pension may bring a shock - avoid unexpected tax

29 per cent of Brits are actively considering taking extended time out from the daily grind

Nearly a third of workers are considering a sabbatical

Greg Halford made 38 appearances for Rotherham United.

Ex-Sunderland player retires from football and steps into boxing

(Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Free bus pass age to rise with State Pension change – eligibility

53 per cent of 1,000 Gen Z adults aged 18 – 28 are yet to start saving for their pensions

Gen Zs won’t start taking their pension seriously until they are 34

L&S Irving owner Les Irving is closing his electrical appliances shop after 53 years in Front Street, East Boldon.

I’m retiring from my East Boldon electricals shop after 53 years

Chancellor Rachel Reeves during a speech at Siemens Healthineers in January 2025 in Eynsham, England (Photo: Peter Cziborra - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves may cut tax-free pension lump sums – what it could mean

Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, leaves Downing Street after a weekly cabinet meeting on January 21, 2025 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Rising UK State Pension age could see retirement delayed to 70
A new government review could reshape when you can claim your pension 🕰️
Alex Nelson

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Experts say State Pension age could rise to 80 – what that would mean

Kone burst onto the scene at the Stadium of Light under Sam Allardyce playing a key role in the Black Cats Premier League survival in 2016.

Koné sends moving retirement message and recalls Everton game

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60 of the best places in Britain for over-65s to retire

On average, Brits experience five unforgettable moments each year

Life’s most unmissable moments revealed - from babies to first homes

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Uncertain future for over-60s as State Pension age may rise again

Ex-Sunderland boss, 77, signs new contract ahead of World Cup in 2026

It comes as just 21 per cent feel very confident when it comes to planning for a comfortable post-work life

These behaviours help boost your confidence in investing and saving

PC Robinson with his police dog Buddy.

Police dog Buddy hangs up lead after years of sniffing out criminals

(Photos: Pexels/Mindy Paul)

I'm a mindset coach - it’s never too late to start a business after 60

Pat and John on the Shields Ferry

I'm walking over 50 miles across the North East in memory of my wife

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Martin Lewis explains how to 'beat' April 5 pension boost deadline

General view inside the stadium

Former Sunderland & Leeds prospect confirms 'heartbreaking' retirement

Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott was resigned to renting for life

A lifelong renter became an estate agent to buy her first home

Colin Wharton of Trimdon Veterans

'Nothing will stop him' - Veteran footballer set for 400th appearance

Johnathon Hutchinson (left) and Lenny Moulding, back working together at Fairgrieve Compression Moulding, which is based in Washington.

I’ve come out of retirement to help the company where I spent 48 years

52 per cent of 18-24-year-olds chose to invest some cash in 2024

Gen Z investors have nearly doubled yearly, new research shows

Kevin Ball during his time with Sunderland

Exclusive Ex-Cats youth pays tribute to Kevin Ball after recent retirement

Martyn Waghorn

Exclusive Ex-Cats man eyeing coaching role after retirement announcement

John Cena is set to perform on both WWE Raw tapings in the UK in March, as part of his 2025 retirement tour.

John Cena to come to the UK as part of retirement tour

AI images show what the typical Gen Z and Millennial thinks their future retirement will look like

Gen Z imagines retirement

Stuart McKenzie whose staff praised him for working hard 'his whole life'

Tearful boss praises his fantastic staff after calling it a day

KSI.

Ex-Sunderland and England man announces boxing bout with YouTuber KSI

Over half of Brits (53 per cent) worry they won’t ever be able to retire

Ad Feature This tool reveals how much you need to save to retire

Adrian Johnson makes his retirement speech during his final flight.

Watch: Loved pilot makes touching retirement speech on final flight

Beverley Robson is retiring after over 40 years at Fulwell Infant School.

Much-loved teacher retires after over 40 years at same school

Angela Miller with pupils Darcie Hughes, William Brass, Freya Thompson and Umar Ahmad.

2 much loved dinner supervisors retire after over 50 years of service

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

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Energy firm urges Brits to claim Pension Credit and offers winter aid

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