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Oldest surviving inhabitant from Scottish island abandoned in 1962 turns 100

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Oldest surviving inhabitant from remote Scottish island that was abandoned in 1962 after once thriving community dwindled to just 12 celebrates turning 100 Jean Robertson, who now lives in Thurso, was born on island of Stroma in 1921 Said secret to longevity included ‘watching quiz shows and doing crosswords’ The abandoned island of Stroma is located … Read more

Sole inhabitant of Italian island, 81, fights eviction after 31 years

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A beloved hermit who has called an island paradise his home for the past 31 years is facing eviction amid plans to demolish his home. Since 1989, Mauro Morandi has been the sole inhabitant of the Isle of Budelli, deciding to ditch his life as a PE teacher and become the island’s caretaker when he … Read more