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Scotland's oldest bakery for sale after 172 years

Forsyth's of Edinburgh, Scotland's longest-running bakery established in 1852, is now for sale as the sixth-generation family owners announce their departure, marking a poignant moment in Scottish culinary history.

World's oldest Olympian dies aged 101

Hungarian shooting champion Károly Takács, the world's oldest Olympian, dies at 101. The double gold medalist's remarkable career spanned wars and personal tragedy to achieve Olympic glory.

UK's Oldest Indian Restaurant Faces Closure

The Veeraswamy, London's legendary Indian dining establishment opened in 1926, could permanently shut down following a devastating legal dispute with its landlord. Discover how this iconic piece of British culinary history is fighting for survival.

112-year-old man reveals secret to long life

John Alfred Tinniswood, Britain's oldest man at 112, shares his surprisingly straightforward approach to long life - no special diets or exercise routines required.

World's Oldest Person's Gut Health Secret Revealed

Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest living person at 117, attributes her incredible longevity to exceptional gut health, according to groundbreaking research that could revolutionise how we understand ageing.

King Charles meets world's oldest person, 117

His Majesty The King shared a warm and remarkable audience with María Branyas Morera, the world's oldest living person, at her care home in Spain. The 117-year-old met the monarch during his state visit, sharing a moment of genuine connection.

Chilean Mummies Predate Egypt's by 1,000 Years

Groundbreaking archaeological research reveals the Chinchorro people of Chile created the world's first mummies using sophisticated smoke-drying techniques a millennium before ancient Egyptians.

UK's Oldest Cat Flossie Dies Aged Nearly 28

The cat rescue community is in mourning following the death of Flossie, a venerable brown and black tabby recognised as the UK's oldest cat. Adopted in her twilight years, Flossie's remarkable story captured hearts worldwide.

90-year-old becomes oldest person to conquer Mount Fuji

A 90-year-old woman from Japan has shattered records by becoming the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji, achieving the incredible feat alongside her 60-year-old daughter. Their inspiring story is a testament to determination and family bonds.

102-Year-Old Man Becomes Oldest to Summit Mount Fuji

A 102-year-old man from Japan has made history by conquering Mount Fuji, becoming the oldest person ever to reach the summit and inspiring a global audience with his incredible feat of endurance.

90-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Summit Mount Fuji

Kokichi Akuzawa, a 90-year-old Japanese mountaineer, has shattered records by becoming the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak. His awe-inspiring feat is a powerful testament to resilience and the enduring human spirit.

Face of Ancient Ancestor 'Lucy' Revealed in Stunning Detail

A stunning new hyper-realistic reconstruction of the famous hominin 'Lucy' offers an unprecedented glimpse into the face of our ancient ancestor who walked the Earth over three million years ago, based on the most advanced analysis of her fossilised remai

Oldest Ankylosaur Fossil Unearthed in Morocco

A groundbreaking discovery in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains reveals the oldest known ankylosaur, a 'spiky tank' dinosaur, pushing back the species' origins by 20 million years and challenging established theories of dinosaur evolution.

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