By Andy Walker HEALTH bosses are working with a charity to help older people in the county prepare for whatever challenges the winter months may bring.

By Geoff Meade CAMPAIGNERS for age equality last night vowed to carry on the fight to banish the UK's compulsory retirement rules after losing a key round in a European court.

By Jeff Salway IF AN election were held this week, personal finance would be at or near the top of the agenda.

By BEN GOLDBY AN OAP charity is using public donations to offer gardening tips and keep fit classes to elderly crooks at a Midland jail. The Sunday Mercury has learned that Age Concern is spending funds on making life more comfortable for over-60s inmates at HMP Stafford.

By ROSA PRINCE Political Correspondent ALMOST 60 per cent of elderly patients in hospital are at risk of malnutrition, a charity warns. Nine of out 10 nurses admitted to Age Concern that they are too busy to help old people on their wards eat meals.