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Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell stroll down the beach in Anguilla during their New Year holiday

For a former Beatle on the beach, this was clearly a good day. And there was plenty of sunshine.

To escape our winter, Sir Paul McCartney, 68, and his girlfriend, American heiress Nancy Shevell, 50, have been enjoying a New Year break on the exclusive Caribbean island of Anguilla. 

The pair, who have been together for more than three years, appeared blissfully happy as they walked hand-in-hand along the beach.

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Looking toned and relaxed - with a remarkably luxuriant mop of hair - this is Paul McCartney enjoying some winter sunshine in the Caribbean.

The former Beatle, 67, spent an energetic day on the beach doing yoga and playing in the sea, showing off an impressive physique for a man of his age.