A woman who had to celebrate her 100th birthday without her family last year because of the pandemic was given a surprise reunion with them for her 101st.
Lily Thornett could not see her only son, Brian Thornett, when she reached her century last June because he could not travel over from his home in the US.
But Brian and his wife Suzanne pulled out all the stops to be there for her birthday on June 24 this year, flying in early to ensure there was time to quarantine before seeing her.
Lily Thornett with care home staff (Care UK/PA)