It’s the month of Valentine’s Day, and romance is in the air. However, whether you are coupled-up or unattached, you can settle down to enjoy reading the labour of love that is this issue of Darlington Monthly.
If love is on your mind, we have just the article that could help you to act on it. On page 30, we advise how you could lavish attention on your lover. Single? We have tips for making a date go smoothly - or if no one has caught your eye, appreciating your lone status.
If you haven’t given your heart to someone, it could still be warmed by our story about Dogs for Good. Flick to page 10 to learn how the charity, which trains dogs to ease the struggles of disabled people and autistic children, aims to raise money in partnership with local dog sitters Barking Mad.
Meanwhile, our film review has a very Mexican flavour - but should you go-go to see Disney’s Coco? Turn to page 14 for our say.