HOW about this for dedication to public service – 93 year old Phyllis Roberts has become Britain's oldest mayoress.

The Daily Express reports that its the second time that Phyllis is pulling on her mayoral chains in Blaenavon, near Pontypool in South Wales, having first held the title in 1970.

She commented: “I was nominated by members in the council and I didn't expect to get the support that I did. Age to me is just a number - it's all about whether you're up to the job or not.”