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Granny Smith
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They fell in love during the Second World War and have been together ever since.
So Thomas and Iris Bashford should have been looking forward to marking 60 years of commitment and devotion with their diamond wedding anniversary.
But social services officials have given them the devastating news that they could be living apart by the time their anniversary comes around later this year.
Mr Bashford, an 82-year-old war veteran, may be moved to a care home, while his 81-year-old wife, who is blind and dependent on him, will remain in the couple's sheltered housing.
So Thomas and Iris Bashford should have been looking forward to marking 60 years of commitment and devotion with their diamond wedding anniversary.
But social services officials have given them the devastating news that they could be living apart by the time their anniversary comes around later this year.
Mr Bashford, an 82-year-old war veteran, may be moved to a care home, while his 81-year-old wife, who is blind and dependent on him, will remain in the couple's sheltered housing.