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Good News: The best upbeat stories of the week to lift your mood, from Eddie Murphy to the world’s oldest dog

It’s that time of week again, folks. From old dogs to giant hats here’s your digest of the happy news stories you might have missed.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023

Mercedes ploughs through crowded charity shop window injuring three people in 'shocking' accident

The busy shop was filled with over 20 people who were left stunned by the sudden appearance of the bright red Mercedes that came to a stop at the till

Wales Online · Feb 3, 2023

Welsh TikTok star takes part in challenge to knit the biggest bobble hat ever made in the UK

The giant hat is made up of 545 individual knitted squares an estimated two million yards of yarn

Wales Online · Feb 1, 2023

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Elderly people waited nearly twice as long in A&E in England as in 2021

Exclusive: rise in typical delays from nine hours to 16 hours to get care or a bed puts over 80s at greater risk of dying, say doctors

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023

UK's largest knitted hat made in Nottingham to raise funds for charity

At roughly 23ft tall, it was quite a sight

Nottingham Post · Jan 31, 2023

Largest knitted hat in UK made to raise funds for charity

On January 30, avid knitters came together to make the biggest knitted hat in the UK.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Proposed new State Pension age changes could mean you need to work longer before being able to retire

New reports suggest it could rise to 68 by the end of the 2030s, affecting everyone currently aged 54 and under.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

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New energy petition calls for fixed-rate monthly tariff for older people and those with a disability

The petition proposes no per unit charges for gas and electricity customers in those groups.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023

‘It will affect all of us’: how bank closures have hit one UK town

In a week when several big banks announced they were axing branches, we talk to locals concerned over effect on elderly and vulnerable people

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023

New calls for social energy tariff to help older people, low-income households and those on disability benefits

Seven in 10 people aged over 60 support a social energy tariff for low-income households.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023

New lower energy bills could be used for low-income, elderly and vulnerable

24% of over-60s are living in homes which are colder than they would like them to be, rising to 27% for older people with a disability

Wales Online · Jan 17, 2023

Energy bills: calls for ‘social tariff’ when UK government support ends

Charities and non-profit bodies urge Jeremy Hunt to introduce discount tariff from April 2024

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023

Charities and organisations call for social energy tariff

They warn that many older and disabled people are facing an uncertain future as they grapple with unaffordable energy bills.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Attendance Allowance claim form top tips which could help older people get up to £369 each month

More than 1.4million people of State Pension age are receiving either £327.40 or £369.60 each month from DWP.

Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023

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Nottingham Post · Jan 2, 2023

'Brilliant' Annual Duck Race takes place in Toton after being postponed

This is the 30th annual Duck Race in Toton for Age UK Derby and Derbyshire

Manchester Evening News · Dec 31, 2022

'I bought a charity shop New Year's Eve outfit for under £20 and was impressed and confused'

The charity shops are bursting with great, glamourous options this New Year

Bristol Post · Dec 27, 2022

Blankets, socks and light-bulbs handed out to residents to help during cost of living crisis

Age UK will also be offering some packs that include electric blankets

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022

Consumers choose charity shop Christmas gifts amid cost-of-living crisis

BHF’s retail director Allison Swaine-Hughes said the charity made record sales over one week this month.

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Liverpool Echo · Dec 7, 2022

Thousands of pensioners missing out on extra £324

Around 770,000 pensioner households are still missing out

Wales Online · Dec 7, 2022

Pensioners must take action before December 18 to qualify for extra £324

Charity Age Concern is urging all pensioners to make sure they apply to avoid missing out on the lump sum payment

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

DWP urges older people with weekly income of less than £182 to claim £3,300 annual boost

Successful new claims for Pension Credit received by December 18 will qualify for the £324 cost of living payment.

Daily Record · Dec 5, 2022

Attendance Allowance myths which stop people of State Pension age claiming up to £92 each week

Successful claimants could receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks to help with additional living costs.

Daily Record · Nov 29, 2022

Attendance Allowance claim form top tips which could help older people get up to £92 each week

More than 1.5 million people across the UK are now receiving either £81.85 or £92.40 each week from DWP.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2022

‘It’s discrimination’: millions of Britons frozen out in the digital age

From banking to shopping and parking, consumers without access to tech are left frustrated

Liverpool Echo · Nov 25, 2022

Rising numbers of lonely old people present NHS challenges

Older people are at greater risk of social isolation, depression and ill health

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