The Good Samaritans leapt into action after noticing that their New Earswick neighbour Ted had not drawn his curtains and his lights were still on late at night.
Ted's neighbours - Billy, Rosemary, Judy, Anna and Nick - often help the pensioner in his day to day life, from bringing him food, looking after his garden and regularly checking on his wellbeing.
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