3 d. ago Britain's oldest identical twins who celebrated their 100th birthday during lockdown pass away after 'spending their final years together'

Dorothy Silver and Kathleen Whitehead, from Rochester, both reached their 100th birthday in 2020, after Dorothy passed away in 2022, her daughter announced that Kathleen died on Sunday.

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5 d. ago Britain’s oldest identical twin dies, aged 105, three years after her sister

Kathleen Whitehead, known with sibling as ‘the Twinnies’, put their long life down to wine, chocolate and exerciseBritain’s oldest identical twin has died at the age of 105 – three years after her sister.Kathleen Whitehead died peacefully this month. Her twin, Dorothy Sivyer, died in July 2022. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Veteran who got 16,000 cards for 100th birthday set for France’s top honour

Dougie Shelley celebrated his 100th birthday at a tea party at the Royal Naval Association branch in Southend on Tuesday.

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1 week ago Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday with 16,000 cards

Dougie Shelley, who was on HMS Milne on D-Day, celebrated his birthday at the Royal Naval Association branch in Southend, Essex.

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2 w. ago Moonpig card launched as part of appeal to celebrate 100th birthday of WWII veteran

The Royal Naval Association is calling on the nation to help veteran Dougie Shelley celebrate his 100th birthday this month. To help well-wishers mark the occasion, Moonpig has released a collection of free birthday cards

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3 w. ago Dick Van Dyke turns 100 in December. Fans can celebrate at the movies

Movie theaters nationwide are celebrating Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday in December with a new documentary

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3 w. ago Man who celebrated 100th birthday with skydive shares surprising food he 'has to have'

Jimmy Hernandez, who marked his momentous birthday by skydiving, still allows himself the odd indulgence, but disclosed the importance of living a clean life

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4 w. ago Ex Rangers captain surprises West Lothian resident at 100th birthday celebrations

Barry Ferguson heard about Hector McDonald's big day and came along to present Hector with a signed strip at his party at the Howden Park Centre in Livingston.

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