27/04/2026
Norwich, GB 6 C
Researching and reporting on the lives of some really interesting people (RIP)

BETTE NASH, aged 88

Originally a legal secretary she became an air stewardess – and went on to break the record as the longest serving flight attendant in the world.

MAUREEN SWEENEY, aged 100

An Irish post mistress, she also took weather readings. It was her reports that persuaded D-Day to be postponed because of a storm – thus ensuring its success.