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Chloe Cawood & Sam Elliott-Gibbs

Great-grandmother celebrates 109th birthday and says being 'stubborn' key to a long life

A great grandmother who has just celebrated her 109th birthday says the key to longevity is to be “stubborn" - and playing sport until you're 80!

Olive Edwards said she has also reached the incredible age by having three meals a day and by sticking to her guns.

The retired teacher likes to eat salmon and asparagus and drinks lots of water.

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