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Fireaway Pizza is set to open its doors in Wellingborough in the coming weeks

See inside new pizzeria in Wellingborough town centre

Fireaway is coming to Wellingborough's Pebble Lane

Fireaway pizza gets the nod to open in Wellingborough town centre

As temperatures continue to plummet the NHS has issued advice to vulnerable people during the cold snap

NHS issues cold weather advice as temperatures plummet

People watch as workers place a giant bobble on top of a 23 foot high bobble hat in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the innocent Big Knit in partnership with Age UK (photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

First News: It's a supersize Bobble Hat

The Mayor of Higham Ferrers cuts the red ribbon.

Mayor cuts the ribbon at Age UK Northamptonshire's Higham Ferrers shop grand ope...

Frost on the Boughton House Estate (file picture)

Public Health North Northants warning for vulnerable during cold spell

Chrissy Nash (far left) and Yvette Prior, with Emma, Roxanne, and Ann.

New shop for the High Street as Higham Ferrers store opens for business

Plans have been submitted for 4, Pebble Lane in Wellingborough

Plans to open 'Fireway' pizza restaurant in Wellingborough town centre

Dave Billing out on a home visit.

What a fire safety advisor does on a home visit to help prevent emergencies

Put the plug in the bath before turning on the tap (photo: Unsplash)

Cost of Living Crisis: How to Save Water

Iceland is giving pensioners £30 voucher to help them buy food - how to get one

Iceland shoppers over the age of 60 will be able to make a 10% saving on their shopping (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Iceland to launch discount for shoppers over 60 as cost of living soars

Many young people rely on grandparents for emotional support, research found (photo: Adobe)

Mental Health Awareness Week: Let's hear it for the grandparents

Higher energy bills are stretching many family budgets to the limit (photo: adobe)

Cost of Living Campaign - Pensions up... but bills even higher

The Walk With Us (WWU) group on one of their walks.

Walking and befriending group set up to help older people feeling isolated

The charity said that opportunity is there for older people who want to reach out

Age UK appeals for lonely older people to reach out in 2022
The charity helps with various challenges affecting older people, even if it is just a need for chat and tea

Purple Oaks Academy donating their hampers.

Charity for older people ‘delighted’ by generosity across county this Christmas

Philip Talbot

New boss for Kettering hospice trust

Christa (left) and Jean Stephens (right) knitting little hats for Age UK Northamptonshire.

'I could do it in my sleep': Woman knits 90 hats for Age UK Northamptonshire

Millions of people at risk of losing free prescriptions in government shake-up

Immobility, loneliness and an inability to grieve as normal due to the Covid pandemic is leaving “deep physical and emotional scars” on a large proportion of the UK’s older population, a charity has said (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pandemic leaving ‘deep physical and emotional scars’ on large proportion of olde...

Margaret Wride (left) with manager of Age UK charity shop in Rothwell, Natasha McAlindon (right).

Mystery knitter who made 1,600 woolly hats for Northants charity FOUND

The cyclists are preparing to take on the challenge.

Cyclists taking on Northern Ireland to Kettering challenge in memory of rugby st...

Age UK Northamptonshire's volunteer co-ordinator, Alicia Cubitt, with the award.

Northamptonshire charity helps NHS vaccination centre reach 100,000 jab mileston...

KGH in Rothwell Road

MEET KGH'S GOVERNORS: Age UK Northamptonshire can help alleviate some of the pre...

KGH in Rothwell Road

MEET KGH'S GOVERNORS: Take part in survey to help Age UK Northamptonshire improv...

Age UK Northamptonshire volunteers, Monique Kochuijt (left) and Gail Perrins (right).

Age UK Northamptonshire says 'a huge thank you' to volunteers
"The help they have given to older people in their community is hugely appreciated”

Raise money for Age UK by knitting little hats for Innocent smoothie bottles!

Woolly warriors needed in Northamptonshire for 'Big Knit' in aid of charity, Age...

A charity has warned that older drinkers who do not have smartphones to order food and drinks at pubs and restaurants are at risk of being discriminated against (Photo: Shutterstock)

Older people who do not have smartphones are ‘at risk of discrimination’ in pubs...

Mae Campbell making her care share boxes

Wollaston student spreading some love with her care share boxes

Steve Bellamy

Get a message to your loved ones in Kettering General Hospital this Christmas

Northamptonshire Police have delivered over 20 Christmas hampers to the county's vulnerable residents in the last week.

Police deliver over 20 Christmas hampers to vulnerable people in Northamptonshir...

Experts have warned that, without visits, elderly people could lose the will to live (Photo: Shutterstock)

Experts warn a blanket care home visiting ban 'could risk premature deaths'

Care homes will be prioritised for testing. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes will be given free PPE until March under new coronavirus plans

The day centres that offer vital support to so many older people may be in danger once again. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

‘It will be devastating’: Age UK Northants day centres put at risk again as fund...

Call to bridge digital divide and help older people get online

The new service will respond to clients' wishes.

Age UK Northamptonshire introduces new service inspired by lockdown adaptations

The lockdown has left a quarter of adults thinking they have no real friends

Dan Bowes, from Earls Barton, is marketing transformation lead at Santander's Milton Keynes office

Weekly chats with lonely people with Alzheimer's gives Northamptonshire dad a wh...

Three Age UK Northants shops will reopen soon.

Three Age UK charity shops across Northamptonshire will reopen next week

Annika pictured before heading out to deliver groceries to Age UK's elderly clients.

Age UK Northamptonshire to keep lifeline shopping and meal delivery services pos...

Carers Week is an annual event which takes place each year, celebrating the fantastic work of carers in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when national Carers Week 2020 takes place - and special discounts for ca...

Fruit baskets are being handed out by Age UK Northants.

Northants charity launches campaign to help older people stay healthy and hydrat...

Special VE Day programmes on Age UK's The Wireless - includes Angela Ripon prog...

Age UK Northamptonshire have launched a Coronavirus Emergency Appeal and received a 3,000 donation

Kettering Rotary Club donates £3,000 to Age UK Northamptonshire

Age UK Northamptonshire has launched a essential food supply and medication delivery service.

Age UK Northants launches appeal for essential supplies to help those most vulne...

The county has responded to a call for volunteers with thousands signing up to help.

WOW! More than 8,000 volunteers have joined the Northamptonshire coronavirus app...

This is how you can help your elderly relatives and friends during the coronavir...

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How you can help north Northamptonshire's 45,000 over-70s during coronavirus cri...

The BBC will delay TV licence fee changes for over-75s - here’s why

Smoking can age your brain quicker say scientists

Smoking speeds up brain ageing, research shows

The new John Lewis Christmas advert - what do you make of it?

WATCH IT HERE: What do you make of new John Lewis Christmas advert?

Age UK Oxfordshire Today campaign team, Banbury. Bee Myson, manager of centre and services. NNL-150505-133542009

Age UK team tops fundraising target