Sheffield pensioner builds matchstick models of the Notre Dame, Tower Bridge and more global venues

A creative pensioner has built matchstick models of famous landmarks from across the globe, including Tower Bridge, Notre Dame and the Statue of Liberty. Derrick, 87, from Sheffield, has spent countless hours in his kitchen building miniature versions of iconic venues from around the world. He finished his most recent creation, the Mississippi Boat, during … Read more

Arsonist who killed pensioner by setting his mobility scooter ablaze outside his home is jailed

An arsonist who killed a pensioner by setting his mobility scooter on fire outside his home has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years. Malcolm Turner, 69,  was dragged from his maisonette after emergency services were called to Jenner Street, in Foleshill, Coventry, at 4.25am on August 20, 2019. He was pronounced dead at the scene as a … Read more

Arsonist who killed pensioner by setting his mobility scooter ablaze outside his home is jailed

An arsonist who killed a pensioner by setting his mobility scooter on fire outside his home has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years. Malcolm Turner, 69,  was dragged from his maisonette after emergency services were called to Jenner Street, in Foleshill, Coventry, at 4.25am on August 20, 2019. He was pronounced dead at the scene as a … Read more

Pensioner takes on housing giant over its leasehold ‘con’ when he bought £328k home

Pensioner takes on leasehold ‘con’ housing giant after sales team failed to tell him he wouldn’t own freehold of £328,000 home – in landmark case that could affect thousands Terry Dodd claims he was ‘conned’ into buying £327,750 home by Morris Homes  Mr Dodd claims the Morris Homes sales team failed to reveal it was a … Read more

Pensioner takes on housing giant over its leasehold ‘con’ when he bought £328k home

Pensioner takes on housing giant over its leasehold ‘con’ after sales team failed to tell him he would not own the freehold when he bought £328,000 home Terry Dodd claims he was ‘conned’ into buying £327,750 home by Morris Homes  Mr Dodd claims the Morris Homes sales team failed to reveal it was a leasehold … Read more

Nottinghamshire pensioner fights of bicycle mugger with her crutches

Moment brave pensioner, 77, fights off robber, 31, with her CRUTCHES after he snatched her bag and tried to cycle away Jason Sheldon rode up on a bicycle to mug a 77-year-old woman in Newark  The pensioner bravely defended herself and beat Sheldon off with her crutch The elderly woman was using a crutch as … Read more

Nottinghamshire pensioner fights of bicycle mugger with her crutches

Moment brave pensioner, 77, fights off robber, 31, with her CRUTCHES after he snatched her bag and tried to cycle away Jason Sheldon rode up on a bicycle to mug a 77-year-old woman in Newark  The pensioner bravely defended herself and beat Sheldon off with her crutch The elderly woman was using a crutch as … Read more

Family of pensioner, 72, who was left lying in snow by Royal Mail postman demand he is sacked

Family of pensioner, 72, who was left lying in snow by Royal Mail postman because he was ‘knackered’ say he has STILL not been in touch to apologise and demand he is sacked Widow Patricia Stewart, 72, fell down her steps in Bainsford and asked for help Royal Mail postman, named locally as Thomas McCafferty, … Read more

Family of pensioner, 72, who was left lying in snow by Royal Mail postman demand he is sacked

Family of pensioner, 72, who was left lying in snow by Royal Mail postman because he was ‘knackered’ say he has STILL not been in touch to apologise and demand he is sacked Widow Patricia Stewart, 72, fell down her steps in Bainsford and asked for help Royal Mail postman, named locally as Thomas McCafferty, … Read more

Moment Royal Mail postman LEAVES pensioner lying in the snow amid freezing conditions

‘I can’t help. I’m knackered’: Moment Royal Mail postman LEAVES pensioner lying in the snow amid freezing conditions as vulnerable 72-year-old’s family blast ‘disgusting’ footage Royal Mail postman left Patricia Stewart, 72, lying in snow after fall this week He told the pensioner he was ‘too knackered’ to pick her up in Falkirk Royal Mail … Read more