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Elderly to be kept in their own homes for longer, ‘by force if necessary’

The Audit Commission today adds to its findings in support of the government’s aim of keeping old people in their own homes for longer.

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Posted: Feb 20th, 2010
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Burglar sues pensioner who offered him a biscuit containing nuts

An elderly widow has agreed an undisclosed settlement with a burglar who broke into her home, after the biscuit she offered him contained nuts that were potentially fatal to the violent armed robber.

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Posted: Jan 4th, 2010
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Pensioners offered chance to hibernate

‘Winter is a very difficult time for old people,’

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Posted: Dec 2nd, 2009
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Man wins lottery after fast-forwarding on Sky+

A Monmouth pensioner has admitted that he scooped last week’s eight million pound jackpot after fast-forwarding to the televised lottery results two hours before they were drawn.

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Posted: Jul 30th, 2009
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Pensioner sets video recorder

‘I thought I was warming up my cocoa in the microwave at the time.’

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Posted: Jun 13th, 2009
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