Wiltshire's oldest woman turns 111

Anne Baker's son David said his mother has "the most beautiful smile" and remains positive

Wiltshire's oldest woman, Anne Baker, has turned 111.

Ms Baker, a mother-of-five who lives in Salisbury, was born just before World War One. She is also the oldest person to have received an MBE, which she was awarded aged 106 for fundraising for the National Society for the Protection of Children (NSPCC).

Her son David Baker told the BBC his mother was "switched on" and likes to guess crossword clues.

"She has always looked on the bright side of life, that's her real secret," he said, adding she has the "most beautiful smile".

A bigger party for Anne is planned for Sunday

She spoke to the BBC, aged 107, about her 60 years of work for the NSPCC.

"The children are our future so I thought it was the best thing to think about," she said.

Ms Baker also said she loved Salisbury and that her family was "all important".

Her son David explained one of the stories she recounted a lot is remembering the butler coming into the room at the end of World War One with tears streaming down his face and asking if a flag could be flown.

He said she was "not without tragedy", as her father died when she was 18 and her brother passed away in World War Two.

As well as her extensive work for charity, Ms Baker is also an author. She started writing in her 50s, publishing four books.

"Occasionally we challenge her with a crossword and she gets quite a few clues. She's quite switched on," he said.

"At that age, it's very difficult to converse. It's remembering exactly what you want to say in time".

A bigger party is planned for Sunday at a local pub.

"She is so positive and we all love her," he added.