SHE is the oldest slimmer in town - at the tender age of 92, incredible Betty Jones has shed more than seven stones.

When she was in her 80s Betty was told she needed open-heart surgery and had to lose weight- and lose it she certainly did. At her heaviest she was a massive 17 stones - she now weighs 10 stone 3lbs.

But this amazing great grandma is not just watching what she eats- she goes to the gym five times a week and as well as regularly pedalling an exercise bike is now having swimming lessons.

She is also Barnsley College's oldest student- currently studying tailoring, cake decorating and healthy eating.

** The full story appears in the Barnsley Chronicle newspaper, dated August 28. **