A couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary over the Easter weekend by returning to the church where they tied the knot.

Bill and Eve Stanley, 86 and 87, of Morden Way, Sutton, were married on April 2, 1955, at St Lawrence Church in Morden.

They returned to the church followed by a marquee event on Easter Sunday at their home where afternoon tea was served to about 60 family and friends.

Mrs Stanley said: “They did us proud, it was beautiful. “We’re very lucky – not many people live to reach their 60th anniversary.”

Mrs Stanley, a shorthand typist for 15 years and Mr Stanley, an accounts manager for Ross Foods for 30 years, have three daughters Susan Ewing, 57, Karen Stanley-Bristowe, 54, and Lynne Stanley, 49, and six grandchildren.