Bath Woman Celebrates 100 Remarkable Years and a Life Full of Courage and Resilience Friday, March 13, 2026 centenarian war resilience women'slandarmy horses bath royalmail family wwii longevity Sheila Tushingham, a Bath resident and former member of the Women’s Land Army, recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by loved ones at Ivybank House Care Home. Born in 1926 in Newquay, Cornwall, Sheila’s life … Read More
Somerset Couple Celebrate Remarkable 80 Years of Marriage Tuesday, February 17, 2026 marriage longevity wartime love celebration anniversary carehome bupa valentine somerset A Somerset couple, Ray and Win Booth, are marking an extraordinary milestone: 80 years of marriage. Their journey began in 1943 during World War II and culminated in their wedding in 1946, making them one of the UK’s … Read More
State Pension Age Set to Rise to 68 for Certain Birth Cohorts Thursday, February 12, 2026 pension retirement statepension ageincrease nationalinsurance pensionsact government longevity dwp forecasting The state pension age defines the earliest age at which individuals can start claiming their state pension, with the option to delay for higher payments later. Presently, this age is fixed at 66. However, in a staged … Read More
Mary Berry Shares Touching Promise to Her ‘Terribly Frail’ Husband After Nearly 60 Years of Marriage Thursday, November 13, 2025 maryberry husband marriage caregiving health lifestyle culinary longevity moderation commitment Dame Mary Berry, beloved former judge of The Great British Bake Off, recently opened up about her personal life and her enduring commitment to her husband, Paul Hunnings, as she celebrated her 90th birthday in March. The … Read More
Candle Expert Shares Simple Trick to Make Them Last Longer and Look Better Friday, October 31, 2025 candles candlecare wax wick burning tinfoil candleburn homeambiance candlemaintenance longevity As the days grow shorter and colder, candles become a cozy and cost-effective way to warm up your home while adding a soothing ambiance. But if you’ve ever noticed your candles developing uneven wax pools or unsightly dips, … Read More
Somerset Couple Share the Secret to Seventy Years of Marriage Wednesday, October 15, 2025 marriage anniversary somerset family farming love patience celebration history longevity Derek and Margaret White, a remarkable couple from Somerset, are celebrating their seventieth wedding anniversary on Wednesday, October 15. At 95 and 91 years old, they continue to inspire with their enduring love story, … Read More