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@BenGelblum A shock report has revealed that British pensioners are now worse off than those retiring in India, China or Chile. Our state pensions are actually the least generous in the developing world, the latest research from the OECD shows. Brits earning the average salary of £26,500 will have to get by on less than a third of that if they are relying on a state pension. They are now looking at just £122.30 a week to retire on. And...

Stephen Pope, 42, crams himself inside the 3ft-wide BT kiosk every night using only a sleeping bag and duvet for warmth

Britain's oldest skier has vowed to return to the slopes yet again -- at the grand old age of 98. George Stewart first picked up a set of skis while serving as a Captain for the Royal Artillery in Italy during World War Two. The fit pensioner's enthusiasm for the slopes led him to introduce the sport to his son Alan -- who went on to represent Team GB as an alpine skier in two Winter Olympics. And George from...

A veteran lollipop man who says he felt forced to quit his job after parents complained he was ‘high-fiving’ schoolkids has today blamed “political correctness gone mad”. Award-winning Bryan Broom, 77, claims he was told by council officials that high-fiving children could be misconstrued as grooming. The pupils’ favourite is still going ahead with plans to hang up his hi-vis on Friday (9 Feb) despite an outpouring of support. Scores of parents have also reacted with anger to the shock...

This is the moment more than 100 migrant 'slaves' who were "rescued" from a farm protested outside a police station - demanding officers release their boss. The huge crowd of workers gathered in anger stating they were not victims of slavery - and worked in good conditions and should be allowed to carry on. They were part of a group of more than 200 people found when police swooped on R H Scrimshaw and Sons farm on Thursday morning. The raid...

A lethal motorist smashed into three of his own family when he ran down a neighbour who complained about a party. Dangerous Yasin Ahmed, 23, furiously ploughed a Ford Fiesta into his victim who was left with three broken ribs after complaining about noise at a summer party. Video of the scene when Yasin Ahmed smashed into three of his own family when he ran down a neighbour. After the complaint, Ahmed furiously jumped into the hatchback and reversed the...

A former Army nurse who suffers from PTSD claims she was thrown out of a supermarket for taking her assistance dog inside. Elaine Arnold, 57, was shopping in Asda with her Patterdale terrier Holly when she was asked to leave by a member of staff. She carries a GP letter to say she needs her dog with her but felt unhappy disclosing details of her mental health in front of other shoppers. Elaine claims the employee threatened to call the...

A City banker was nicked while dressed as a policeman and riding his former police motorbike - complete with blue light - on his daily commute into London. Darren Emanuel, 46, was nabbed wearing the old police uniform while riding down Park Lane in Mayfair during rush hour just days after the London bridge terror attack last June when 11 people were killed. He was found guilty of one count of wearing a police uniform with intent to deceive following...

A perverted nursery school teacher who sexually assaulted a three-year-old boy has been jailed for 11-and-a-half years. James Riley, 42, was caught out after the innocent toddler spoke of the assault, which took place in the toilet, as he was picked up from the school. Discussing what he had done that day as they drove home, the youngster told his mum how he was abused and added: "I wasn't being naughty. It felt strange." The horrified parent went straight to...