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Cllr Jonathan Harris

Lib Dems urge MP to oppose cut to Winter Fuel Payment which could impact 19,782 ...

As temperatures continue to plummet the NHS has issued advice to vulnerable people during the cold snap

NHS issues cold weather advice as temperatures plummet

People watch as workers place a giant bobble on top of a 23 foot high bobble hat in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the innocent Big Knit in partnership with Age UK (photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

First News: It's a supersize Bobble Hat

Dave Billing out on a home visit.

What a fire safety advisor does on a home visit to help prevent emergencies

Put the plug in the bath before turning on the tap (photo: Unsplash)

Cost of Living Crisis: How to Save Water

Iceland is giving pensioners £30 voucher to help them buy food - how to get one

Iceland shoppers over the age of 60 will be able to make a 10% saving on their shopping (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Iceland to launch discount for shoppers over 60 as cost of living soars

Many young people rely on grandparents for emotional support, research found (photo: Adobe)

Mental Health Awareness Week: Let's hear it for the grandparents

Higher energy bills are stretching many family budgets to the limit (photo: adobe)

Cost of Living Campaign - Pensions up... but bills even higher

The Walk With Us (WWU) group on one of their walks.

Walking and befriending group set up to help older people feeling isolated

The charity said that opportunity is there for older people who want to reach out

Age UK appeals for lonely older people to reach out in 2022

The charity helps with various challenges affecting older people, even if it is just a need for chat and tea

Max Pearson

Barbara Edmunds presents Age UK Northamptonshire trustee Ann Battom with a cheque for £200

Byfield Lunch Club organiser hangs up her apron after nearly 30 years

Millions of people at risk of losing free prescriptions in government shake-up

Residents give to Age UK.

Long Buckby residents step up to mark with donations to Age UK's first mobile co...

Immobility, loneliness and an inability to grieve as normal due to the Covid pandemic is leaving “deep physical and emotional scars” on a large proportion of the UK’s older population, a charity has said (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pandemic leaving ‘deep physical and emotional scars’ on large proportion of olde...

Donations will help Age UK.

New Age UK charity van will pick up people's good quality donations in Long Buck...

Age UK Northamptonshire volunteers, Monique Kochuijt (left) and Gail Perrins (right).

Age UK Northamptonshire says 'a huge thank you' to volunteers

Raise money for Age UK by knitting little hats for Innocent smoothie bottles!

Woolly warriors needed in Northamptonshire for 'Big Knit' in aid of charity, Age...

A charity has warned that older drinkers who do not have smartphones to order food and drinks at pubs and restaurants are at risk of being discriminated against (Photo: Shutterstock)

Older people who do not have smartphones are ‘at risk of discrimination’ in pubs...

Northamptonshire Police have delivered over 20 Christmas hampers to the county's vulnerable residents in the last week.

Police deliver over 20 Christmas hampers to vulnerable people in Northamptonshir...

Experts have warned that, without visits, elderly people could lose the will to live (Photo: Shutterstock)

Experts warn a blanket care home visiting ban 'could risk premature deaths'

Care homes will be prioritised for testing. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes will be given free PPE until March under new coronavirus plans

Call to bridge digital divide and help older people get online

The new service will respond to clients' wishes.

Age UK Northamptonshire introduces new service inspired by lockdown adaptations

The lockdown has left a quarter of adults thinking they have no real friends

Annika pictured before heading out to deliver groceries to Age UK's elderly clients.

Age UK Northamptonshire to keep lifeline shopping and meal delivery services pos...

Carers Week is an annual event which takes place each year, celebrating the fantastic work of carers in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when national Carers Week 2020 takes place - and special discounts for ca...

Fruit baskets are being handed out by Age UK Northants.

Northants charity launches campaign to help older people stay healthy and hydrat...

Fruit baskets have been delivered to people with dementia across Northamptonshire

Carly Odell

Special VE Day programmes on Age UK's The Wireless - includes Angela Ripon prog...

Age UK Northamptonshire has launched a essential food supply and medication delivery service.

Age UK Northants launches appeal for essential supplies to help those most vulne...

Football fans can fly the flag to support charities at 3pm today

Show your support for charities by flying the flag

The county has responded to a call for volunteers with thousands signing up to help.

WOW! More than 8,000 volunteers have joined the Northamptonshire coronavirus app...

This is how you can help your elderly relatives and friends during the coronavir...

The BBC will delay TV licence fee changes for over-75s - here’s why

The book gives readers an insight into Northamptonshire's history.

Age UK publishes 'Book of Memories' that shows 20th-century Northamptonshire thr...

For many, Christmas is the loneliest time of the year (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how you can tackle loneliness this Christmas by helping those facing it ...

Seven day centres organisations had been fearing for their funding but the concern looks to be over.

Good news for under-threat day centres as funding set to INCREASE from April

Nearly four million over-75s will have to pay for a TV licence from next June (Photo: Shutterstock)

Nearly 4 million over-75s must now pay the TV licence fee - here’s who’s exempt

Rules around pension credit are changing (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pension credit is changing - here’s everything you need to know

More than a third of adults receiving social care in Northamptonshire pay privat...

Malcolm Ogle

New Daventry town councillor for Hill Ward announced

Daventry charity shop asks for unwanted Christmas presents

More than 1,000 people in Northants over the age of 60 were the victims of burglary in 2015

More than 1,000 people in Northamptonshire aged over 60 were victims of burglary...

Smoking can age your brain quicker say scientists

Smoking speeds up brain ageing, research shows

The new John Lewis Christmas advert - what do you make of it?

WATCH IT HERE: What do you make of new John Lewis Christmas advert?

John Lewis has today unveiled its Christmas TV advert ‘The Man on The Moon’.

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Age UK Oxfordshire Today campaign team, Banbury. Bee Myson, manager of centre and services. NNL-150505-133542009

Age UK team tops fundraising target

Golden oldies? The world’s their oyster

Old folk urged to grab insulation bonus