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  • Property advice

Renting Was The Most Viable Option

Renting in retirement is becoming far more commonplace for today’s over-60s, especially as it means being able to live in an area where they wouldn’t necessarily be able to buy. 

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  • News & community

A Tale of Happily Ever After

Good communication, consideration for each other and never going to bed without making up – are the secrets to a long, loving and successful marriage, says homeowners Mr and Mrs Bowhill.

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  • Friends & family

Turner Place Thatcham testimonial McCarthy & Stone

Moving closer to family has been brilliant for retiree Carole. Read about her experience of retirement living in Thatcham, Berkshire.

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  • Hobbies & interests

Publishing her first novel in her 70s

Retirement stories: publishing your first fiction novel as a 72 year-old grandmother of three is quite a coup

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  • Hobbies & interests

World Book Day

Homeowner enters short story competition for World Book Day and captures the humorous side of her time as a young chambermaid in the early 1960s.

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  • Hobbies & interests

92-Year-Old Former Pilot Rewarded For Being Inspirational

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  • News & community

Interview: Lulu on Growing Up

She’s been famous for so long, it’s hard to remember a time when Lulu wasn’t a household name. As she embarks on her latest live tour, we focus on the wee Scottish pop star with the big voice

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  • News & community

Emma Thomson interview: Family Is The Centre Of Everything

Emma Thompson is the woman of the moment! With awards, nominations and an amazing family life, see how Emma keeps it all together!

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  • News & community

I Don't Believe In Regrets

With her delightfully raucous laugh and no-nonsense manner, Julie Walters’ wit and warmth have earned her huge public affection all over the globe!