Get loved up for Valentine 2012First established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD, Valentine's Day celebrates St. Valentine, a Christian priest and martyr who lived in Rome. From the 14th century the saint became linked to love and romance, and today the fourteenth of February is marked with the sending of cards, flowers and gifts to loved ones. This Valentine's day, why not celebrate by taking your loved one to an event near you.
Fifteen facts you didn't know about ShropshireIt's one of the most picturesque counties in Britain, yet is one of the least well-known. Visitors are often delighted at the choice of activities available in Shropshire. Steeped in history and culture, tourists come to Shropshire to see the country's incredible past. Here are fifteen interesting bitesize facts that may astound you, even if you've lived all your life in this wonderful county.
Top ten stand-up comedians for 2012Over the last few years there has been an explosion of interest in stand-up comedy, thanks to the likes of Edinburgh's Festival Fringe, as well as comedy panel shows such as Mock The Week. 2012 promises to be a fabulous year for stand-up comedy, with many of Britain's best comedians taking to the stage at venues across Britain. BritEvents' Amanda Arnold takes a look at some of the best comedians touring this year.
The Mystery of British Crop CirclesIn the late 1970s, strange circles began to appear in fields throughout the English countryside. Isolated cases had been witnessed before, but this was becoming too common to ignore. A freak of nature, or intelligent design?