Blackpool man Andrew Corbett retires as a Royal Mail postie after a whopping 53 years of service

Andrew, 69, of Boardman Avenue, put in a whopping 53 years of service, working predominantly as a postman.

He started as a 16 year old back in 1971 and used his first wage to buy a seaon ticket to watch his beloved Blackpool FC, a practice he has kept up ever since.

Andrew had his fair share of scrapes in the job over the years, including hair-raising encounters with dogs chasing him up garden paths!

But his family - wife Lynda and children Charlotte (39), Laura (36) and James (35) have nothing but pride over his remarkably long service record.

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Sign up for our free newsletters now Charlotte said: "There can't be many Royal Mail workers who can beat a record of 53 years in the job, it's an amazing amount of time to work for one company.

"He's the same with watching Blackpool - he's totally committed to it."

Upon retiring Andrew  gifts from the Royal Mail  included £130 cash, a £20 gift card and a Blackpool top.

Lynda has also finally retired from her job as a cleaner at the Air Balloon pub on Squires Gate Lane.

It means the couple, who also have two grandchildren, Issabella (12) and Jack (10) will be able to enjoy retirement together, with a number of cruises planned later in the year.