John Shannon celebrated his 108th birthday with residents of Hampden House nursing home in Harrogate.

Britain's fifth oldest person credits 'good wife' for long life at 108

The world's oldest person Maria Branyas Morera has died aged 117, her family has announced on social media. 

World's oldest person Maria Branyas Morera dies aged 117

Jennie Morton was the oldest inhabitant of the North East and was the 18th oldest person in the country.

Alfred Smith, known as Alf, was born on March 29 1908.

Julia Flores Colque has witnessed two world wars, revolutions in her native Bolivia and the transformation of her home town. 

Northern Ireland's reputedly oldest person celebrates her 109th birthday and has no intention of slowing down. 

Nabi Tajima, who was the last known person to have been born in the 19th century, died in Japan after being in hospital since January.

Britain's oldest person - Violet Wood has died aged 112.