WEEK IN NUMBERS

£50k

The possible price tag for four special five pound notes. Four special versions of the new note, engraved with tiny pictures of Jane Austen, were released into circulation. They mark the 200th anniversary of the author’s death. The pictures measure 5mm.

1,254

The entire population of a village in Wiltshire who dressed up to take part in a nativity play. The town of Calne has earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records with the highest number taking part in a nativity play.

54,000

The number of Scots over 60 who will spend Christmas alone. Age Scotland hopes to tackle the seasonal problem.

68

The number of passengers who used Barry Links, near Carnoustie, in the past year. This makes the station the least used in Scotland, although figures are up from the 60 who passed through the station last year.

100

The age of Angus Lady Hilda Forrester who celebrated with a visit to a local football team. She came on to the pitch at Arbroath FC’s Gayfield Park as a guests of honour.

520

The number of miles of crime scene tape used by the Metropolitan Police in the past year. To walk the 520 miles would take 175 hours – just over seven days on the road. The tape sealed off crime scenes.