‘Risky drinking’ is found to increase among women in their 50s and 60s, study reveals

Women are found to partake in ‘risky drinking’ as the age, study reveals. Researcher found that women in their 50s and 60s are consuming more alcohol than what is deemed safe for their age.  Their report, published in the journal of Sociology of Health & Illness, found that the participants were more likely than women … Read more

Covid-19 cases among people in their 40s and 50s have risen by 90% since end of August

Covid-19 cases are soaring among middle-aged people in England and have almost doubled in a fortnight as the outbreak continues to grow, official figures show. Public Health England (PHE) data reveals 23.4 cases are now diagnosed for every 100,000 people aged between 40 and 49 — up from 12.4 at the end of August. And coronavirus … Read more

Man in 50s left with life-threatening injuries after fight at KFC in Surrey

Man in his 50s is left with life-threatening injuries after fight at KFC in Surrey as two men in their 20s are arrested Surrey Police were called to the restaurant at 5.45pm after reports of a fight The fight at the KFC on Walton-on-Thames high street had spilled onto the street The victim, in his … Read more

Over 50s could face stay at home order in ‘nuclear plans’ drawn up by Boris Johnson

A large number of overs 50s could be given orders to stay at home as part of Boris Johnson’s ‘nuclear plans’ to avoid another national lockdown. In a more ‘segmented approach’ to dealing with future lockdowns, people aged between 50 and 70 would be given personalised risk ratings – taking into accounts factors like their … Read more

50s and 60s photos show UK holidaymakers at Butlin’s camps

Incredible vintage photos dating back to the 50s and 60s show holidaymakers at Butlin’s and lounging in the sun as they enjoy the best seaside hotspots.  The nostalgia-inducing images were recently unearthed in TopFoto’s digital archives and capture a fleet of women cycling down Clacton-on-Sea’s promenade on novelty tandem bikes. The snaps also include a … Read more

The Great British staycation: Incredible photos from the 50s and 60s show holidaymakers at Butlin’s

Incredible vintage photos dating back to the 50s and 60s show holidaymakers at Butlin’s and lounging in the sun as they enjoy the best seaside hotspots.  The nostalgia-inducing images were recently unearthed in TopFoto’s digital archives and capture a fleet of women cycling down Clacton-on-Sea’s promenade on novelty tandem bikes. The snaps also include a … Read more

Dementia risk leaps by 30% if you live alone in your 50s and 60s, research says 

Dementia risk leaps by 30% if you live alone in your 50s and 60s as isolation takes a much greater toll than previously thought, research says Study by University College London surveyed 21,666 people over the age of 55 The authors warned that there is a growing number of elderly people living alone Loneliness, stress … Read more

Woman in her 50s tried to abduct two-year-old boy in park

Woman in her 50s tried to abduct two-year-old boy in park before child’s screaming mother chased her away in ‘every parent’s worst nightmare’ The attempted child-snatcher grabbed the toddler by wrist and tried to pull him  But she fled after the boy’s horrified mother spotted the suspected abduction  She is described as olive-skinned, 5ft tall, … Read more

Police launch manhunt after man in his 50s was shot in the stomach near a restaurant in north London

Police launch manhunt after man in his 50s was shot in the stomach outside a restaurant in north London A man was shot in the stomach near a Toby Carvery in Enfield, north London  Police officers were called to the crime scene at around 7.15pm on Sunday night   The victim was treated by paramedics before … Read more

Man in his 50s is shot in the leg by police after ‘armed robber stole lorry in Swindon’

Man in his 50s is shot in the leg by police after ‘armed robber stole lorry in Swindon’ Lorry was stolen at gunpoint in Westlea, Swindon, just after 5pm on Tuesday Police stopped the lorry nearby and a man in his 50s was shot in the leg  He was airlifted to hospital and police say … Read more