WE shared the news that a west Cumbrian woman celebrated her 102nd birthday on Christmas Day. 

Josephine 'Peggy' Hale was born on December 25, 1921, in the early years, and during the war, Peggy careered for her mother as part of the fire service.

She was married to her husband Tom and they had three children. 

The couple spent most of their lives living at Chapel Close. 

Their three daughters are called, Marilyn, Ann, and Edith they also have seven grandchildren, Iain, Mark, Nicola, Rachel, Alison, Davinia, and Theron.

Here's how readers reacted.

Shirallee Munday Haggart said: "Merry Christmas and happy birthday to you Peggy, have a lovely day."

Elstbar Ash said: "Happy Birthday and many blessings."

Teresa Hughes said: "A very happy Christmas to you Peggy. Have a lovely evening."

Amanda Hinde said: "Happy birthday and Merry Christmas have a wonderful day."

Judith Moore said: "Still going strong Peggy, happy birthday."

Graham Leadbitter said: "Happy Christmas birthday Peggy."

Jackie Burgess said: "Happy birthday Peggy have a great birthday and Christmas."

Julie Day commented: "Happy 102nd birthday."

Kathleen Maria Casey said: "A very happy birthday Peggy and a very Merry Christmas."

Other readers including Denise Beattie, Wendy Clem, Cheryl Berry, Marjorie Hinman, Terence Lynch and Evette Stewart Corley also wished Peggy a happy birthday.

One web user said: "You look so happy there with your glass of wine, it’s cheered us all."