The Happy Pod: An island of strangers saved our wedding

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When a storm washed out the only road connecting North Carolina's Outer Banks, Kimberly and Jayden turned to the locals of Hatteras Island for help. None of their family or wedding suppliers could get there for their big day. But, after a social media appeal, the locals rallied round the couple and their wedding went ahead. The couple estimate between 500 to 800 strangers attended their wedding.

Also, a black Labrador has just been named as Animal of the Year. Six year old Sgaith sniffs out an invasive marine creature called the carpet sea squirt with her handler, Dr Texa Sim.

Archaeologists have found what they believe to be the world's oldest shipwreck. It's just off the coast of Turkey and it's thought to be 4,500 years old. Although the ship's wooden structure has not survived, some of its contents are still lying on the seabed.

Plus, the drug trial offering hope to people with alopecia. Why women are dominating the Motorsport, Top Fuel Drag Racing - and the man who ran a marathon, with strangers celebrating him along the way.

Image: Kimberly and Jayden getting married. Credit: GwenyGrace Photography

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Presenter: Holly Gibbs. Music composed by Iona Hampson.
17 Oct 7AM English United Kingdom News

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