FRED and Kathleen Willans believe the recipe for a good marriage is having an argument every day.

It certainly hasn't done them any harm because the couple have just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Fred, 81, and Kathleen, 80, who live in Yiewlsey Drive, Darlington, met at the start of the Second World War.

They married in St Mary's Church, Cockerton, in 1941 and have remained in Darlington all their lives.

Although their actual Diamond Wedding anniversary was on Saturday, they celebrated it a week before with their family and friends.

Their actual anniversary day was much quieter, with only a few neighbours popping round to give them flowers. They were also delighted to receive a telegram from the Queen.

Mr Willans said: "Sixty years is a long time to be together but we have had a happy life together.

"We have argued almost every day, but have never fallen out and that is the important thing."