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Tees Road, Hartlepool.

Pensioner suffers multiple broken ribs in collision

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

Ad Feature Gen Z hit hardest by corner shop convenience pricing

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

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

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

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

Cleveland Police are seeking witnesses following a collision at the junction of Hartlepool's Hart Lane and Ryhill Gardens.

OAP suffers 'serious injuries' following collision with car

'I lost limbs in horror attack': Owner of out-of-control dog jailed

Freda Smith, 73, pictured outside her house on Liverpool Road in Eccles, Greater Manchester

Noisy manhole cover makes my home inhabitable

Ray Wragg, from Sheffield, has given away most of his lottery fortune. Photo: Tom Maddick SWNS.com

I won £7m on the lottery but I still check the price of socks

Dennis Iliffe spent over £500 on repairs from Storm Darragh damage to his chimney and aerial after his insurance provider refused to pay out as the wind speed in Kidderminster did not reach 55mph.

My insurance 'did u-turn' after I complained over storm damage clause

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

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

Caught on CCTV: Chilling words as teen is sold fireworks used to kill pensioner

CCTV: Chilling words as teen is sold fireworks used to kill pensioner

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
An expert has shared the schemes you need to know 💷
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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'

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

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
As notice to readers this is the time of the year when the Warm Home Discount Scheme opens and it is advisable to make the application as soon as possible in order to make sure payment is received for your winter fuel bill.
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Cathy Constantine pictured with her son Alan and Hartlepool RNLI volunteer crew members Darren Killick and Andy Johnson

Pensioner asks friends and family to donate to Hartlepool RNLI for her 90th birt...

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

The case is being heard at Teesside Crown Court.

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

The case took place at Teesside Crown Court.

Pensioner caught Hartlepool burglar after street chase

The accident happened as the pensioner was crossing Marlowe Road opposite the Catholic Club. Pic: Google Maps.

Pensioner suffers serious injuries in Hartlepool road accident

Teesside Crown Court.

Pensioner to stand trial over historic child murder

Dearlove will appear via videolink at Teesside Crown Court.

Pensioner to face court over historic toddler murder charge

Anne Tregoning, 89, died after being hit by a car near to East Stanley Methodist Church.

Pensioner dies after being struck by car

Jean Burton with the surgery team

Pensioner is first in region to undergo shoulder surgery while still awake

'˜Will you take me home and let me die': Pensioner's 12-hour ordeal '“ when all ...

Roger Farwell, right, with Great North Air Ambulance Service paramedic Jane Peacock.

Pensioner reunited with air ambulance paramedic who '˜possibly saved his life'

The Asda store on Bede Way in Peterlee.

Pensioner, 82, waited hour for ambulance after suffering head injury in Asda car...

A hawk similar to the one spotting.

Hawk warning after bird attack in pensioner’s garden

Pensioner suffers head injuries in crash on A19

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