'I deserve a medal for putting up with Arnold'

...but as they celebrate 76 years married, Rita wouldn't be without him

- JEREMY ARMSTRONG

WHEN you have racked up 76 years of marriage a little cheeky joke at the expense of your husband is surely allowed.

Rita and Arnold Bradbury, both 100, married in 1948 and are still spending happy days together in their care home.

She quipped: "I deserve a medal for putting up with Arnold but wouldn't change him for the world!

"We are still very much in love."

Arnold, who turns 101 later this year, added: "It was love at first sight, we just knew we would spend the rest of our lives together."