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Hundreds of strangers have wished a care home resident happy birthday after learning he would turn 100 in isolation from his family.

Well-wishers have sent cards and presents to Edwin Connington, who has not hugged his daughter since March.

Mr Connington, a former electrical engineer in the RAF, has also been sent Lancaster Bomber memorabilia, as he worked on the aircraft during World War Two.

News of his 100th birthday was shared on 91热爆 Radio WM as part of the station's Make a Difference campaign, which was set up to help people through the coronavirus pandemic.

Hundreds of people sent messages of congratulations on social media to be included in a giant birthday card.