Wales' papers: Lies of 'Tinder trap' fraudster and residents 'targeted' by teens

BBC Wales Thursday 20 August 2026, 22:00 UTC 1 min read

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World's oldest person celebrates her 117th birthday after shaking hands with the king Ethel Caterham has marked her 117th birthday surrounded by friends and family after a remarkable year which included meeting the king and becoming the world's oldest living person The world's oldest person is celebrating her 117th birthday after a year of "many firsts", including meeting the King and holding his hand. Ethel Caterham, who lives at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater, Surrey, is...

Daily Mirror 16m ago

UK's first ever national day for terrorism victims 'can save lives' hope

UK's first ever national day for terrorism victims 'can save lives' hope The UK will today mark its first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism after campaigners warned those affected by atrocities have not been given the support they deserve for years The UK today marks its first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism as families say the commemoration can save lives. Hundreds affected by atrocities in Britain and overseas will fall silent in memory of those killed...

Daily Mirror 19m ago

15-foot python benefits from human cancer treatment in world-first

15-foot python benefits from human cancer treatment in world-first The 23-year-old reticulated python has returned to her ‘bright and feisty self’ after receiving electrochemotherapy - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A 40kg, 15-foot python named after actress Jodie Foster is thought to be the first snake in the world to benefit from a cancer treatment normally used on humans. Veterinary staff at Chester Zoo say the reptile has returned to her “bright and feisty self” after receiving...

The Independent UK 21m ago

World’s oldest person on her secret to a long life as she turns 117

World’s oldest person on her secret to a long life as she turns 117 Ethel Caterham has lived through the Titanic disaster, both world wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall and six monarchs - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The world’s oldest person is set to celebrate her 117th birthday on Friday after a year of “many firsts”. Ethel Caterham became the oldest living person in April 2025 after the death of Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas at 116. Soon after, she shared her simple yet...

The Independent UK 21m ago

Wales' papers: Lies of 'Tinder trap' fraudster and residents 'targeted' by teens

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