By Astrid Hall Forgetting people’s names, groaning when you bend down and falling asleep in front of the TV are among the signs you’re getting old, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults also found needing an afternoon nap, finding it tricky to sit cross-legged and choosing comfort over style are indicators you’re getting on a bit. Complaining more often, declaring you’re ‘gasping’ for a cup of tea and feeling flattered when you get asked for ID when visiting...Read more

By Astrid Hall Forgetting people’s names, groaning when you bend down and falling asleep in front of the TV are among the signs you’re getting old, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults also found needing an afternoon nap, finding it tricky to sit cross-legged and choosing comfort over style are indicators you’re getting on a bit. Complaining more often, declaring you’re ‘gasping’ for a cup of tea and feeling flattered when you get asked for ID when visiting...Read more

 - by Adrian Hearn Mini has unveiled a one-off electric version of its iconic original car - as the British firm showcases its zero-emission technology. The classic Mini is the world’s most recognisable city car, with more than five million sold between 1959 and 2000 and now engineers at the Oxford-based manufacturer have transported a classic model into the 21st century by turning it into an electric car. The road-legal car is fitted with 30 lithium-iron phosphate batteries to give...Read more

NEWS COPY By Astrid Hall A worrying number of middle-aged Brits have such bad eyesight they rely on ‘long-arm syndrome’ to see phone and tablet screens clearly. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults aged 45 plus found just under four in 10 have to resort to holding their device at arm's length to focus their eyes properly. Long-sightedness - which becomes more prevalent as we grow older - leaves many struggling to read small print. Text on medicine bottles, food labels,...Read more

In tribute to Sir Ken Dodd I haven't spoken to my mother-in-law for eighteen months-I don't like to interrupt her. I had an idyllic childhood and when my parents bought me a Punch and Judy Show and a ventriloquist's dummy, I'd perform anywhere, anytime. My parents were wonderful when I told them I wanted to be an entertainer. Laughter is the greatest music in the world and audiences come to my shows to escape the cares of life. They don't...Read more

Orange juice with my vodka!

From deepest darkest brown to the milkiest beige, over 50s Brits have revealed exactly how they like their tea. Researchers who carried out a comp-tea-hensive study found 33 per cent have gone to the dark side of the brew, while one in four prefer a lighter shade. Overall the majority generally favour a darker tone than a milky one, while as many as four out of 10 opt for a classic Builder’s tea. Northern Irish tea drinkers like their brew...Read more

After the breaking of the news of the shocking disparity between what a female presenter earns in to comparison to their male colleagues at the BBC, it seems as if the playing field is being leveled. Ahead of a hearing on the BBCs pay structure and Carrie Gracie's resignation as BBC China editor in protest at unequal pay between male and female international editors. it seems that several of the BBC’s male stars have taken the initiative to act on the pay...Read more

For the poorest pensioners, three in every four pounds (78%) of their income comes from the State Pension, rising to approaching nine in every ten pounds (86%) when State benefits are included, according to a new report by the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI), sponsored by Age UK. The report finds that while levels and sources of income vary across the older population, the State Pension is an important part of retirement income for all pensioners except the lucky few with...Read more