Elderly people1 Jun 2026'Croquet is like chess or snooker and keeps me fit at 92'Julian Remfry says he would love to see younger people playing the sport in Shrewsbury. 1 Jun 202631 May 2026Chemist worker retires after 75 years serving the Portrush publicSadie Jefferson started her pharmacy job in Portrush, County Antrim at the age of 15 in 1951.31 May 202631 May 2026'I started working here at 15 - now I'm retiring after 75 years'Sadie Jefferson started work at the pharmacy, aged 15, back in 1951 and has worked there for 75 years. 31 May 202620 May 2026Adult social care report is fair, says councilAn inspection report on adult social care in Worcestershire shows it has been graded as 'good'.20 May 202619 May 2026Photographer aims for 100 portraits of centenariansPhotographer Kevin Wilson aims to capture the portraits of 100 centenarians by the end of 2026.19 May 202619 May 2026Can homegrown social workers help to free up NHS beds?Social work apprentices are being used to tackle staff shortages and ease pressure on the NHS.19 May 20267 May 2026Befriending service extended for two more yearsDelivered by charity Age UK, it sees volunteers support elderly people on a one-to-one basis.7 May 20267 May 2026Night triage scheme means frail patients can stay homeThe overnight scheme has kept 98% of elderly patients from being admitted to hospital.7 May 20264 May 2026'Being old is unpleasant - I feel invisible'Former businessman Colin, from Stowmarket, says older people like him are ignored by society.4 May 2026...
