Director and programme controller of the Isle of Wight's Angel Radio, Bev Webster, could not believe it when the radio's transmitter was struck by lightning back in July. Imagine her surprise when she realised that the kind saviour donating £3,000 to save the station was none other than the rockstar legend, Keith Richards.

She told the Isle of White County Press: "I don't know if Keith listens to us on the internet, or maybe he tuned in when the Rolling Stones played the Isle of Wight Festival a few years ago, but we couldn't believe it when we received his cheque in the post. We thought the cheque was a joke. But accountants confirmed it was the real Keith Richards."

A spokesperson for Keith has confirmed that he did make a donation, but refused to comment further.