Pensioners in a retirement village, including a 102-year-old woman , have won a battle against the BBC after the broadcaster agreed to reverse a £167 increase to their TV licence fee payments.

Residents of St Crispin Village in Northampton had threatened to fight the BBC in court after being sent “terrifying” letters demanding soaring payments .

The BBC accused the retirement home of breaking rules which entitled pensioners living in the 270-apartment complex to a discounted licence .

The residence’s management was accused of contravening the Communications Act, which makes it an offence to watch TV without a licence, by converting a former storage room in the complex into an additional space for visitors to stay the night.

As a consequence, TV Licensing said the residents no lon

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