'Oldest newlyweds' delay honeymoon

Published : 09 Oct 2009 10:50:16

A Devon couple thought to be one of the oldest newlyweds in the UK have had to put their honeymoon on hold after the bride became ill at the ceremony.Les and Sheila Atwell, aged 94 and 87, were due to start a 14-day Mediterranean cruise on Friday. But they had to cancel the trip after Mrs Atwell became dizzy at the ceremony in Paignton. The couple who have lived together for three years, met in a blind date outside the town's Tesco. The date was organised by a cleaner who worked for both o.... read more