World’s oldest man receives Guinness World Record aged 111

A 11-year-old man from Southport in Merseyside has been named the oldest in the world by Guinness World Records. John Tinniswood received his certificate and spoke about his life to the record compiling company on Friday 5 April. “You either live long, or you live short and you can’t do much about it“, he said. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: ht