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Over 50s are dusting off their football boots and coming out of retirement for a game of walking football.   Islington Gazette reports that the new weekly sessions, run by the London Football Association, kicked off on Tuesday at Islington’s Market Road Astro...

The device has a host of features catered to seniors such as loud and clear sound, adjustable text size and an assistance button.   Mobile News reports that Doro has taken the wraps off the 8040 smartphone. It will be available in the UK and Ireland in November...

Over-50s group Saga sees growing demand for high-value holidays   The growing popularity of cruises and long-haul trips helped over-50s travel and insurance group Saga remain on track for another year of profit growth.   Sky News reports that half-year...

Nine out of ten over-50s love buying new smartphones   42 per cent have a phone that is less than two years old (98pc less than five years) and 62 per cent feel very confident when using they mobile phones.   Mobile News reports that on the contrary to...

Single over-50’s help specialist holiday operator Solitair grow record sales   Solitair provides holidays to more than 24 destinations across the UK, Europe and worldwide, with 15 cruise destinations.   Manchester Evening News reports that Manchester-based...

“Not travelling enough” is a top regret for over 50s   Travelling is much more accessible now compared to the past, and it seems that many over 50s recognise this change as 91 per cent said “not travelling enough” is a regret for them.   Female First reports...

'Adventurous over 50s' help tour operator Shearings to grow record profits   The group includes the Shearings Holidays, National Holidays and the Coast & Country and Bay hotel brands.   Manchester Evening News reports that Shearings Leisure Group, the...

How the ‘grey pound’ is changing UK travel market Known as the grey globetrotters, older generations are healthier and wealthier and a major driving force in the UK travel market. Rock Insurance reports that Britain’s ageing population means that more than a quarter...

How to avoid travellers tummy   As you start thinking about your travel insurance, sunscreen and insect repellent, you might also be interested to understand how you can reduce your risk of developing Montezuma’s Revenge (or traveller’s tummy as it’s often...

Could you take a grey gap year?   The words ‘gap year’ may bring up images of 18-year-olds dancing until dawn on Thailand’s beaches, but now the term means so much more.   Third Age reports that the mature gap year market is booming and an increasing number...

Over 50s worry about accidents and motoring law when driving abroad   With the roads set to get busy as people once again head abroad for the bank holidays research by Saga Car Insurance has revealed that a third (28%) of over 50s worry about having an accident...

Senior travel concessions   The cost of travel is often a worry for senior citizens, but savings can be made. Here’s some advice:   Bus Pass Most of us know that once you reach state pensionable age in England you are entitled to a free bus pass. Everyone...

Over 50s are dusting off their football boots and coming out of retirement for a game of walking football.   Islington Gazette reports that the new weekly sessions, run by the London Football Association, kicked off on Tuesday at Islington’s Market Road Astro...

The device has a host of features catered to seniors such as loud and clear sound, adjustable text size and an assistance button.   Mobile News reports that Doro has taken the wraps off the 8040 smartphone. It will be available in the UK and Ireland in November...

Over-50s group Saga sees growing demand for high-value holidays   The growing popularity of cruises and long-haul trips helped over-50s travel and insurance group Saga remain on track for another year of profit growth.   Sky News reports that half-year...

Nine out of ten over-50s love buying new smartphones   42 per cent have a phone that is less than two years old (98pc less than five years) and 62 per cent feel very confident when using they mobile phones.   Mobile News reports that on the contrary to...

Single over-50’s help specialist holiday operator Solitair grow record sales   Solitair provides holidays to more than 24 destinations across the UK, Europe and worldwide, with 15 cruise destinations.   Manchester Evening News reports that Manchester-based...

“Not travelling enough” is a top regret for over 50s   Travelling is much more accessible now compared to the past, and it seems that many over 50s recognise this change as 91 per cent said “not travelling enough” is a regret for them.   Female First reports...

'Adventurous over 50s' help tour operator Shearings to grow record profits   The group includes the Shearings Holidays, National Holidays and the Coast & Country and Bay hotel brands.   Manchester Evening News reports that Shearings Leisure Group, the...

How the ‘grey pound’ is changing UK travel market Known as the grey globetrotters, older generations are healthier and wealthier and a major driving force in the UK travel market. Rock Insurance reports that Britain’s ageing population means that more than a quarter...

How to avoid travellers tummy   As you start thinking about your travel insurance, sunscreen and insect repellent, you might also be interested to understand how you can reduce your risk of developing Montezuma’s Revenge (or traveller’s tummy as it’s often...

Could you take a grey gap year?   The words ‘gap year’ may bring up images of 18-year-olds dancing until dawn on Thailand’s beaches, but now the term means so much more.   Third Age reports that the mature gap year market is booming and an increasing number...

Over 50s worry about accidents and motoring law when driving abroad   With the roads set to get busy as people once again head abroad for the bank holidays research by Saga Car Insurance has revealed that a third (28%) of over 50s worry about having an accident...

Senior travel concessions   The cost of travel is often a worry for senior citizens, but savings can be made. Here’s some advice:   Bus Pass Most of us know that once you reach state pensionable age in England you are entitled to a free bus pass. Everyone...