Viral shop shutter grandmother Anne Hughes dies
Anne Hughes, who became an internet sensation after being hoisted 10ft by shop shutters in Tonteg, has sadly passed away. Her family remembers her humour and legacy.
Anne Hughes, who became an internet sensation after being hoisted 10ft by shop shutters in Tonteg, has sadly passed away. Her family remembers her humour and legacy.
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