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Town gets ready for world's oldest pancake race

Olney pancake race Credit: ITV News Anglia

One of the oldest pancake races in the country will be taking place at Olney in Buckinghamshire this morning.

The race dates back to 1445 and covers four hundred and forty five yards from the market Place to the Church.

To be eligible to take part competitors must have lived in the town for at least three months.