valentine’s

SWLSshooting – by Elli Hodgson A manhunt is still underway after a woman was shot and killed outside a village pub on Valentine’s Day. Diners heard loud shots outside of the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt, near Sevenoaks in Kent. A spokesperson for police says they are not ruling out the possibility of the suspect having entered the water below the Dartford Crossing bridge. Officers had been called to the pub shortly after 7pm on Friday night following reports of a “disturbance”. They have since confirmed that a woman in her 40s suffered injuries consistent with gunshot wounds and was…

SWSMvalentines – by Sejal Mandal A devoted grandad has kept the flame of romance alive, surprising his beloved wife with flowers and a heartfelt card – for nearly 60 years. Dermot McKay, 81, has been married to his wife Beryl Mckay, 76, since 1994 but the couple met in 1966. Every year Dermot gives Beryl a single rose on Valentine’s Day but this year he decided to surprise her with a full bouquet. Heart-warming video shows Dermot nervously approaching Beryl and giving her a red envelope and a bouquet of red roses. Their granddaughter Maisie Pavey, 26, said her grandad…

SWBNlove – By Adam Dutton Pixie Lott stunned couples who were reaffirming their love on Valentine’s Day by surprising them with a private performance of her new song. The pop star, who has topped the charts with singles Mama Do and Boys and Girls, performed at a special service in Coventry Cathedral. She was the surprise star guest for around 80 couples who were reaffirming their love at a special Valentine’s Day event. The 32-year-old singer and former Strictly star treated the guests to her new single Show You Love and a cover version of Coldplay’s All My Love. Pixie,…

SWNAlemur – by Elizabeth Hunter Lemurs and meerkats have been spotted enjoying bouquets of roses ahead of Valentine’s Day in adorable new photos. Groups of meerkats and black and white ruffled lemurs at Auchingarrich Wildlife Park were given special bouquets of roses and bananas as a treat ahead of February 14. Lemurs Max and Ruby were pictured investigating the bouquet of red roses – before each selecting one and giving it a tentative nibble. Naturally herbivores, lemurs tend to eat fruit and leaves – and are known to enjoy a rare treat of brightly coloured flowers. Meanwhile, a group of…

The Cupola, recently shortlisted for Best New Tourism Business in the 2025 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards, invites couples to indulge in an unforgettable dining experience this Valentine’s Day. With a specially curated menu and the option to stay in luxury apartments next door, The Cupola promises an enchanting escape for couples this February. A Historic Setting with a Modern Twist The Cupola café and restaurant, opened in March 2024 by Colin and Alison Hall, stands in the historic ‘hidden gem’ of Stoney Middleton, on the historic site of the former ‘Lords Cupola.’ Built in 1709, this site was once…