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‘It’s pure luck’: Briton takes title as world’s oldest man

A 111-year-old man from England is now the world’s oldest living man, and said the secret to his longevity is “pure luck”.

<p>The figures show there were 7,590 100-year-olds in the UK in 2020 (PA)</p>

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Number of UK adults aged 100 hit record high last year

<p>A senior dog needs different care.</p>

health and wellbeing

Pet Corner: Six things to look out for when caring for an older dog

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Older people not getting access to services they need, almost half die in hospital - report

news

Older people with intellectual disability face 'social isolation,' report finds

general

What makes you feel old?

Beatles song 'When I'm Sixty-four' could give older people the blues

References to “losing my hair” and “wasting away” in The Beatles’ classic When I’m Sixty-four could have a “detrimental” effect on the health of elderly people, according to researchers.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2016

Ageing With Attitude: Secrets to live a long and healthy life

Sean Connery hits 85 this week. The original Bond star is part of a generation that can look forward to reaching their 90s if they take care of their bodies, says Margaret Jennings.        

Sat, 15 Aug, 2015

VIDEO: Irish kids give their thoughts on the older generation

The young people of Ireland have a few thoughts on the older genration and these kids are pretty blunt with their thoughts.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2015

VIDEO: Kids react to old computers

There are kids alive today who have never known a world without iPads and Macbooks. What would they make of the clunky old computers of the late 90s?

Thu, 29 May, 2014

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‘It’s pure luck’: Briton takes title as world’s oldest man

Number of UK adults aged 100 hit record high last year

Pet Corner: Six things to look out for when caring for an older dog

Older people not getting access to services they need, almost half die in hospital - report

Older people with intellectual disability face 'social isolation,' report finds

What makes you feel old?

Beatles song 'When I'm Sixty-four' could give older people the blues

Ageing With Attitude: Secrets to live a long and healthy life

VIDEO: Irish kids give their thoughts on the older generation

VIDEO: Kids react to old computers

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Mick Clifford

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‘It’s pure luck’: Briton takes title as world’s oldest man

Number of UK adults aged 100 hit record high last year

Pet Corner: Six things to look out for when caring for an older dog

Older people not getting access to services they need, almost half die in hospital - report

Older people with intellectual disability face 'social isolation,' report finds

What makes you feel old?

Beatles song 'When I'm Sixty-four' could give older people the blues

Ageing With Attitude: Secrets to live a long and healthy life

VIDEO: Irish kids give their thoughts on the older generation

VIDEO: Kids react to old computers

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Mick Clifford

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