Ada Humphries celebrated her 100th birthday on Boxing Day with a glass of champagne and a beautiful bouquet.

Ada, of Rugby Road in Brighton, received a telegram from the Queen, a visit from her family and a visit from Deputy Mayor Bob Carden.

The bouquet came from her chiropodist and her former employer, British Petroleum, sent her a cheque.

Her carers at Hallifax Care say she is feistier than ever and fiercely proud of her independent living.

Owner Anne Hallifax said: "She's been with us a couple of years and she's very strong willed. She was thrilled with all her visitors. It's given her a bit of a spur."