Jo Parkes

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Is working at 80 the answer to pension shortcomings?

Earning a little extra cash to top up your old age pension may not seem like a completely alien concept, as we a see an ageing population steered towards giving up work later in life. But what about working when youÂ’re 80?

Is working at 80 the answer to pension shortcomings?

Earning a little extra cash to top up your old age pension may not seem like a completely alien concept, as we a see an ageing population steered towards giving up work later in life. But what about working when youÂ’re 80?

A haven for wildlife

Nelson the rescued hedgehog stole the attentions of child visitors to last Sunday's open day at South Norwood Country Park.

Mayday nursing vacancies filled

A 40-strong fleet of nurses began initiation into working life at Mayday Hospital this month, meaning all the hospital's general nursing vacancies are full for the first time in more than a decade.

New equipment is a baby boon

Up to 400 premature babies cared for each year at Mayday Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit, could benefit from much-needed equipment donated last week.

Pedal power set to take over Croydon

This year's Car Free Day is coming up in High Street, Croydon next month and will be preceded tomorrow (August 22) by an evening of volunteer recruitment.

Cattles come to the rescue

A decline in rare butterflies on Farthing Downs in Coulsdon has been successfully stemmed by a pilot cattle grazing scheme, new research by butterfly conservationists has revealed.

Croydon base for tourists

Croydon was chosen as a "window to Britain" for 20 Chinese youngsters hoping for a vantage point on life in the UK.

Woodlands vandalised

When Graham Winn resolved five years ago to buy nearly 30 acres of Coulsdon woodland and allow the public to use the land freely, he never imagined his repayment would be a load of rubbish.

Mayday's landmark chimney is toppled

Mayday Hospital's demolition team erased the final hurdle standing between them and a new £22.6 million development when they turned this towering 30m chimney to dust on Tuesday.