MY old pal Paddy has come up with an interesting little query.

"A lot of folk from St Helens seem to survive to a great age," he says, "which has had me wondering who are the oldest married couple in the district (by combined ages); and who have been married the longest."

Certainly seems an intriguing subject to pick up on. So, have we any candidates for these longevity honours?

IF so, please drop me a line at the Star office.

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