A Salford couple celebrating 70 years of marriage has toldITV that their secret to wedded bliss is love, laughter – and learning when to keep quiet.
The pair, both aged 92, are celebrating their platinum wedding anniversary this week and welcomed TV crews into their living room to share the story of their seven decades as partners in life and in love.
Having first met in 1947 whilst out at the cinema separately with friends, Glenys and Cliff Brown from Cadishead, Salford, officially tied the knot in 1953.
Cliff heard Glenys one night at the pictures and fell in love with her laugh, and the rest is history.
Glenys said: “I laughed [at the film]. I shouldn’t have done because it was serious, and they turned round and ended up walking us home and it sort of kicked off from there.”
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Cliff said: “I fell in love with her and that’s it.”
However, it appears it wasn’t quite plain sailing from there with Cliff spending the next four years wooing Glenys before she agreed to be his and it took two more before they were married.
And it appears Cliff has never stopped making the effort, with Glenys revealing he started a romantic tradition on their wedding day and has kept it up ever sine.
She said: “On our wedding day, Cliff sent me a dozen red roses. They came on the morning of our wedding.
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“Every year since, he’s never missed a single year – I’ve always had my dozen red roses.”
Asked the million dollar question as to what is their secret to a long and happy marriage, the pair both agree that it’s best not to argue.
Glenys said: “Love each other, but mean it.”
Cliff added: “Don’t argue. If she says something that I don’t agree with, I turn me back and shut me mouth.”
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The couple said they have received a card from King Charles to celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary and continue to share many laughs together, even after all these years.
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Limited 10k places left as Great Manchester Run half marathon sells out once again
The AJ Bell Great Manchester Run half marathon has officially sold out yet again for 2025, with just a small number of 10k places left.
With thousands of Mancs and visitors to the region having earned themselves glory at this year’s Manchester Marathon, attention has already turned to the next big event: the Great MCR Run.
Returning for its 22nd year, AJ Bell is bringing the Great Manchester Run back to the city and while tickets for the longest distance may have been snapped up as per, anyone debating taking on the 10k still has time to get their bib through the post.
Go on, you know what want the finish line feeling – not to mention a shiny new medal to score some well-deserved free pints on the day.
Yes, while spaces on the Great Manchester Run have already sold out in no time, there are are now less than 500 still left to grab for the 10k.
The question is, will you be one of them?
Final entries are available for £45 but there are also a select few charity places for anyone who backs themself to raise enough money before race day.
Taking place on Sunday, 18 May, with the first runners getting underway from approximately 8:10am, you’ve not got long to decide whether you want to be part of the action.
It’s worth also worth noting that if you missed out on the half marathon this year but fancy giving the next one a go, you can set a reminder for 2026 entries now.
One final thing: last minute Great Manchester Run entrants for the 10k must be aged 15 and over; a booking fee of £2.50 per entry will also applied at checkout.
Beyond that, provided you’ve got the training under your belt/you already a solid fitness base, the only thing that’s left to do is get ready for the starting gun. You can even take part in the official shake-out run, if you fancy it.
See you for the post-race pints and hopefully some PB showboating!
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📍 Great Northern Square 🗓️ 8:30AM | Saturday 17th May 🏃♂️ 5km route
Five retired police officers have been arrested as part of an investigation into the sexual exploitation of a girl in Manchester in the 1960s.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that the arrests were made after months of detailed enquiries to identify suspects from allegations made by a woman – who was younger than 16 at the time when the offending began.
Some of the offenders are believed to be officers from a dedicated unit that worked to safeguard sex workers in Manchester at the time, according to GMP.
Three of the arrests were made after warrants were executed in Bolton, Bury, and Trafford last month, while the other two suspects were arrested this month.
The suspects – who are each between the ages of 73 and 81 – have been questioned on suspicion of sexual offences and misconduct, and at this time, GMP says they are on conditional bail as police enquiries continue.
We’ve arrested five retired GMP officers as part of an investigation into the sexual exploitation of a girl in Manchester in the 1960s.
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) May 6, 2025
The victim involved is also being continuously supported by specialist officers and partner agencies throughout the investigation.
GMP said in a statement of intent that ‘no matter when abuse has taken place’ and ‘no matter who by’ either, the force is there to listen to and support victims, and take necessary action.
“We commend the woman’s courage for coming forward and supporting this investigation,” commented Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker said.
“We do not underestimate how difficult it is for her to relive details of this horrendous abuse decades on from the time it was happening, and I’m sure the public will be as troubled as I am that five former officers are suspected of being involved in the abuse of a woman when she was a vulnerable child and adult who needed their protection.”
Five retired GMP officers have been arrested following an investigation into the sexual exploitation of a girl in the 1960s / Credit: RawPixel
ACC Parker insisted that ‘no abuser is immune from justice’ and ‘time is no barrier’.
She continued: “The GMP of today is absolutely committed to ensuring victims are listened to and supported, regardless of who’s committed these offences and how long ago it occurred.
“Our investigation will go to all necessary lengths to uncover the full facts of these allegations and to ensure any offenders are rightly brought to justice.”
Anyone affected by this case, or who may have any relevant information, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting ‘Op Salvador’.
Georgina Pellant -
5th July 2023 
